The CDC reports that 35% of Americans, or 1 out of 3, are not getting enough sleep. Are you in that 35%? I often hear people say that they "feel fine" on just 5-6 hours of sleep; however, your body cannot perform all of these tasks in such little time. These are typically the people who are also relying on caffeine to fuel their day, who have weight they can't lose, or health concerns. Adults, 18-64, need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. If you're getting less than that, then

We crave sugar for many reasons. Sometimes getting to the root of your cravings is a bit of a puzzle. However, many clients find that they can link their cravings to one (or more) of these common reasons below. lack of sleep eating unbalanced meals dehydration stress insulin resistance skipping meals boredom under eating One of the more complex reasons I see people craving sugar is due to low serotonin. What is Serotonin? Serotonin is a brain chemical that influences mood a

Every week there is a new headline in the news about what you should or shouldn't eat. It's hard to keep up because they often contradict themselves when reporting on different studies. That's because not all studies are created equally, but they don't often report on how the studies were conducted, nor do most people understand how to differentiate them. But don't worry. There is still a way for you to determine how many carbs you should be eating. Any guesses how you