Got milk? I hope not. It turns out that milk does NOT do a body good. Unfortunately, dairy is the MOST common food allergen we face (not the Epi-pen kind of allergic reaction). 75% of people are genetically unable to properly digest diary. I know, it’s your Ben & Jerry Buzz Kill. Let’s not confuse “dairy” with “calcium.” We need calcium but we do not need dairy. How can we get calcium without dairy? Easily. Calcium can be found in: Vegetables Fruits Non-dairy milk Nuts
"Organic" has become a more common food label at the grocery store. Is buying organic food worth it? Does it even make a difference? You may be surprised. "Organic" refers to food grown without synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. The rationale is, if it kills bugs, why would we want it in our bodies? The threat of chemical residues affecting our environment and our bodies is disturbing. "Organic" does NOT mean: Healthy (seriously, organic cookies?!) Free range
Want to lose weight? Skip the Gym and GO TO BED! That’s right! Sleep aids weight loss like nothing else! Here is the SKINNY on sleep! 1st things first: Listen to this Song: “Can’t Sleep” by Above & Beyond 7-8 hours needed per night, (not 6!) Don’t overdo it either, lazy bones! Prioritize getting more shut-eye (make it happen!) Sleep causes hormonal reset (that’s a great thing) Create a bedtime ritual: reading, cool temps, bathing, screens off Skip workout for a nap (