by Daina Gardiner | Jun 4, 2019 | Belly Fat, Cravings, Detox, Hormones, Inflammation
Quick – how many times did you touch something plastic today? This product is prevalent – we store food in it, it’s in doors, toys, water bottles; and, in some cases, it’s even in our clothes! Scientists have been discovering that there is also a connection between...
by Daina Gardiner | May 7, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Exercise, Fat Loss, Holistic Nutrition, Hormones, Stress, Weight Loss
You’ve heard it before: When I decided to lose weight back in 2007, I only knew that I needed to eat less and exercise more. And when I wanted to eat something yummy, I exercised harder, longer or more often. Sometimes 2-3 times a day. This did not help. Nutrition...
by Daina Gardiner | Apr 23, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Exercise, Fat Loss, Gut Health, Hormones, Inflammation, Metabolism, Stress, Weight Loss
Can you really lose belly fat if that’s all you focused on? Well, the quick and dirty answer is…yes and no. Spot Reduction Fat Loss Is this even a thing anymore? When I was growing up, I did crunches and sit-ups for days to try to lose belly fat. It never...
by Daina Gardiner | Apr 9, 2019 | Adrenal Health, Belly Fat, Blood Sugar, Exercise, Fat Loss, Fatigue, Holistic Nutrition, Hormones, Inflammation, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss
Exercise. We either love it or hate it. It takes a lot of energy to get to the gym and sometimes it feels like we have zero energy to get there. But, sometimes all you need to boost that energy is a bit of exercise! Seems like a ‘catch-22’ situation, right? ...
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...
