by Daina Gardiner | Mar 26, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Fatigue, Gut Health, Holistic Nutrition, Hormones, Inflammation, Mental Health, Skin Health, Sleep, Stress
Every weekend, I plan out my meals for the week. And it’s fun – I really enjoy taking the time to look through my recipes and be inspired by the lovely plant-based diets out there. Food has become a main focus in my life – after all, helping women choose the right...
by Daina Gardiner | Mar 12, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Hormones, Inflammation, Menopause, PMS, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss
Our bodies need a bunch of important minerals to stay healthy. Unfortunately, too much emphasis is placed on certain minerals (calcium, zinc, iron) and less focus goes to some big power players (manganese, potassium). A key factor in women’s health is hormonal...
by Daina Gardiner | Feb 26, 2019 | Exercise, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Sleep, Stress
You may have figured out that I am a little obsessed with exercise. I love going to the gym and “playing” with all the equipment. I love how strong I feel and how energized I am after a good workout. But, I do totally admit that sometimes I can overdo it and...
by Daina Gardiner | Feb 12, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Cravings, Fatigue, Hormones, Stress
How easy is it to control your emotional eating? Well, let me tell you a little story. A few years ago, a very good friend of mine told me she was pregnant. I was happy for her, sure, but I was very sad for myself. Because I knew that our amazing friendship would...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 29, 2019 | Editorial, Fat Loss, Holistic Nutrition, Meal Planning, Stress
January is almost over – can I just say ‘yay’??? I find January to be the longest month for me. It’s cold, dark and quite blah, especially here in Canada. No one wants to go outside that much. We seem to hibernate and avoid seeing friends or doing anything...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 22, 2019 | Balanced Diet, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Stress
A few weeks ago, I was rifling through comments in a Facebook group I joined. This group is focused on the keto diet (which, as you probably know, I don’t totally approve of) and women were talking about why they started the diet. One common theme was weight loss,...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 15, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Balanced Diet, Blood Sugar, Cravings, Healthy Fat Low Carb, Hormones, Weight Loss
When I was at the Superstore check-out last week, I stole a glance at the magazines on display. Wow – so many are trying to entice us with promises of weight loss. And most are using the words ‘keto diet’ or ‘low-carb’ in their titles. The thing is, this can be...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 8, 2019 | Boot Camp, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Sleep, Stress
Did you know that I wake up at 4:50 AM every weekday to hit the gym? Yes, that may sound nuts to a lot of you, but that’s what works for me…mostly. However, I have noticed over the years that there is a huge connection between exercise and sleep. Both with how well...
by Daina Gardiner | Jan 1, 2019 | Editorial
Here we are, another new year starting, and where are we? Are we doing any better than last year? Are we happier? Healthier? Better off financially? New Year’s resolutions are not something I’ve ever been able to commit to, nor are they something I’ve ever...
by Daina Gardiner | Dec 18, 2018 | Balanced Diet, Blood Sugar, Cravings
I used to feel hunger All. The. Time. It was so frustrating, because I was trying to lose weight and watch how much I ate. There were days when I’d eat a good lunch (or so I thought) and be hungry within minutes of finishing. Ever felt like that? Well, if you’re...
