In the Middle - Health and Nutrition for the Middle Years!

  • The Importance of Vitamin D

    Vitamin D is an essential vitamin your body needs to function at its best. It is sometimes referred to as “the sunshine vitamin” because it is produced by the sun’s rays and our bodies absorb it through the skin. 
  • Eat Your Greens!

    I bet when you were a kid, eating anything green in colour wasn't appealing to you in the least!  I know it wasn't for me.   Little did we know tha...
  • Why Probiotics are Good for Your Digestion

    Your digestive system is one of the most important parts of the body and plays a very vital role in maintaining a healthy body. If your digestive s...
  • Foods That Can Help Your Digestion!

    There are certain foods that are really good for digestion, and others that can be really bad for it.  Here are some of the best foods for digestion. 
  • 5 Ways to Help Reduce Inflammation in Your Body

    Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting you from harmful stimuli or potential injury.  Your diet plays a huge role in decreasing or increasing inflammation in your body. If you consume sugary foods, processed foods, or if you are regularly dehydrated, your body is more prone to inflammation while trying to heal itself.
  • How to Alkalize Your Body

    There are a lot of benefits to alkalizing your body. An alkalized body often results in more nights of peaceful, deep sleep; an increase in energy; and a reduction in weight.
  • Healthy Changes to Your Diet in the Winter

    As the temperature drops, our nutritional needs change. Except for winter-sports enthusiasts, people become less physically active. After all, when it’s cold and snowy outside, even a trip to a neighborhood grocery store is a daunting task.
  • Food That Can Help Balance Your Blood Sugar

    Balanced blood sugar levels are crucial to a healthy and prosperous life. Balanced blood sugar levels prevent disruption of your body’s functions and help your overall health, including your hormonal health. Here are a few foods to add to your diet to help balance your blood sugar.
  • Make the Time for Self-Care Lovelies!

    Self care is not self-ish.  What do I mean?  Well, let me tell ya! When it comes to caring for ourselves, we women are last on the list.  Seemingly...
  • Blueberries - The Mac Daddy of Berries!

    Blueberries are flowering indigo-colored berries that are sweet, long-lasting, and versatile. They are a great way to jazz up salads, smoothies, yo...
  • Fruits that are High in Sugar

    Fruits are often a healthy alternative to refined sugar. They allow you to indulge your sweet tooth while keeping your sugar intake low.  Certain fruits, however, contain extremely high levels of sugar and can be just as disruptive to your health as refined sugar when consumed in large quantities.
  • How Positive Thinking Can Help Your Health

    There are several benefits of positive thinking that you may not have given much thought to.