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

  • Smoothie Roundup!

    by Francine Alleyne
    What better way to end the week, then with a smoothie roundup!  Check out these smoothie recipes and comment below to let me know how delish they wer for you!

  • Eating Healthy - Why it is Important

    by Francine Alleyne
    Here on the blog, we don't just talk about hormones and your health (although, hormones are very important to your health).  Clean eating is also a...

  • The Perfect Low Sugar Drinks that Curb that Sweet Tooth Craving

    by Francine Alleyne
    Soda is one of the biggest sources of hidden sugars in our diet. A single can of soda contains a staggering 33 grams of sugar. Whoa! 

  • The Long Weekend Has Arrived!

    by Francine Alleyne
    As we head into a long weekend (Thanksgiving weekend in Canada), there may be a  wee bit of indulging going on. What with all the food, desserts an...

  • How Quitting (or eating less) Sugar Benefits Your Health

    by Francine Alleyne

    You probably know all about the dangers of refined sugar. It increases your risk of chronic disease, causes weight gain and much more. But quitting refined sugar doesn’t just allow you to avoid these adverse effects, it also allows you to enjoy a range of benefits!

  • What is it about Fall?

    by Francine Alleyne
    This is a wonderful time to re-boot and re-charge and get yourself on the road towards the end of the year! 

  • Do you have the sniffles?

    by Francine Alleyne
    It seems we are barely out of summer and already, the sniffles have begun! What is it about the colder weather that does that, huh?

  • Why Stevia is a Great Sugar Substitute

    by Francine Alleyne
    One of the best replacements for sugar is Stevia rebaudiana, or sometimes known as sugar leaf or sweet leaf. 

  • Making New Habits to Better Your Life

    by Francine Alleyne
    Habits are acquired from training, influences, observance, and practice. We acquire a lot of habits throughout our life. 

  • 5 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

    by Francine Alleyne
    Plant-based diets have been linked to a number of health benefits, including weight loss, increased metabolism, and better heart health.  A plant-based meal is packed with vigorous and healthy nutrients that are responsible for improving your health.

  • The Positive Effects of Sleep

    by Francine Alleyne
    Sleep is beneficial for the body. After an uninterrupted sleep session, you feel refreshed, full of energy and ready to take on the day. 

  • Stress and Your Mindset

    by Francine Alleyne
    There is no way to escape it – everyone has at least some type of stress in their life.