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Ten Tips for Eating Pro Metabolically on a Budget
If youâve been to the grocery store lately, you know how hard it is to find healthy foods on a budget. Food prices are sky high and the biggest sales are on unhealthy, processed foods. It is frustrating for those who wish to prioritize their health but are unable to afford all the foods they need to eat well.
Metabolism Myth: Healing Your Metabolism is the Same at any Age
Let's talk about healing your metabolism at different stages of your life. It is NOT a one size fits all approach when it comes to metabolism. And ask any woman going through peri-menopause if their body is functioning the same as it did 10 years earlier and you'll get a good laugh. Ask any woman going through menopause if it's the same as peri-menopause and you'll get the same response. The truth is different ages and stages of life will impact our healing differently.
Is Melatonin good for sleep?
Sleep for many women can feel elusive. Women need between 7-9 hours of sleep a night to not only be rested but optimize metabolism and hormones. Yet if you are struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep, this can be hard to achieve. Letâs dive into the effects of Melatonin and Iâll offer up some simple ways to start improving your sleep.
Metabolism Myth: a good metabolism = skinny
Many women are attracted to "pro metabolic eating" because it's marketed as a way to lose weight. Truthfully, for decades, we've been taught to associate a good metabolism with being a fast one that help us be skinny. But what if that isn't the entire truth?
Best Exercise During Perimenopause
Are you approaching or into perimenopause and noting that your body isnât responding to your regular exercise? Perhaps you hit a plateau in your physical goals or youâre holding onto extra weight around the middle. Whatever your frustration, itâs important to recognize that what may have worked in your 20s is not doing you any favours as your hormones shift.
Raw Carrot Salad
If you could add ONE thing to your diet every day to help you manage a number of health issues, would it be worth it to you? Iâve asked women both in and out of my Nourished Metabolism community to introduce the Raw Carrot Salad into their diet daily and within 30 days, they saw improvements inâĻ