Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition
The most misunderstood diet
I've been a nutritionist for many years but I still don't even know how many types of diet there are out there. Almost every day we are hearing of a new “magical diet”, maybe even one that is actually really healthy and good for you. However, there is so much confusing information that it's hard to know where to start.
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition
What are the best carbohydrates? Part 2
It’s not just how much carbs you are eating but also the type of carbs that makes a big difference. For example, if the carbs contain high levels of nutrients and fiber then that will slow down the blood sugar levels. Here are some examples of these good carbs.
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition
What are the best carbohydrates? Part 1
I think that the majority of people love to eat carbohydrates (carbs), especially when we combine them with fat. They are delicious and it is very easy to over eat them. There are many reasons for this...
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing , Weight Loss , Nutrition
Spices are not just for taste
For most chefs, spices and herbs are a powerful tool to add taste, flavor and color to their recipes. Most people don’t know that they actually have many other benefits.
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition , Mindset
Where you should start to improve your health?
I often get asked the question “Where should I start if I want to improve my health?”. Everyone will say that you need to take care of your health and protect yourself against any unexpected health conditions. But what specifically can you do?
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition , Mindset , Detox & Healing , Exercise
How to naturally reduce and heal lower back pain
Lower back pain is unfortunately a very common health issue. It is also multifactorial, which means that finding the real cause can be very challenging, which of course will also affect and often delay treatment.
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition , Mindset
How we can minimize weight gain during the holidays
Most of us gain at least a few pounds during the holiday season. Food nourishes our body but it also nourishes our soul too, and it makes us feels good. But almost everything that is good does come with a little price to pay. So how can we minimize our weight gain and still enjoy our food?
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Mindset , Recipes , Nutrition
The healthiest alternatives to wheat flour
We are losing our seed diversity. Throughout history we have consumed 6000 different plant species, yet now now across the world we eat only 9 and of those just 3 (rice, corn and wheat) provide us with 50% of our calorie intake.
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing , Exercise , Mindset , Nutrition , Weight Loss
How can new technology help improve your health and well-being?
Technology is improving every day, we are starting to see so many fitness tracking devices, even ones that track your sleep too. And many of these can actually be really great tools to help you realize how much activity you are doing each day, as well to understand the quality of your sleep.
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Nutrition , Detox & Healing
Are vegetable oils healthy?
You have probably heard that vegetable oils are better and healthier alternatives than butter or coconut oils because they are rich in saturated fat sources. Is this true?
Kauai Garden Island , Newsletter Archive , Detox & Healing , Nutrition
Are you gluten sensitive?
Do you already know that you are sensitive to gluten? Or maybe you have some of the symptoms, such as digestion problems or brain fog, but you didn’t find a specific connection yet? Maybe something that you are consuming could be triggering your health issues.
