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Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda – Part 1

by Melissa Koerner April 18th, 2012| Nutrition
When you look at the ingredients in soda, at first glance, you might think - ah, it’s not that bad for me. I mean, there’s only six ingredients in coke: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine.

I always tell my clients that a

Fueling Your Ferrari

by Sarah Harris March 21st, 2012| Nutrition
Transforming 3 Energy Wasters into High Grade Fuel!

Wouldn't you like to consider your body to be like a Ferrari?  If that’s the case, here are 3 high-grade fueling tips to keep your machine running in top-notch condition.

1) Caffeine:

If you suffer from sleepless nights, fatigue, pain, or dysfunction, caffeine may

Organic Nourishment

by Sarah Harris February 15th, 2012| Nutrition
Many of my clients come to me to improve their health and well-being. A great start for most would be making the switch to eating whole unadulterated and organic foods. Many of my clients get the whole foods part but have a hard time understanding why they should pay

A Happy, Clean, and Energized 2012

by Sarah Harris January 18th, 2012| Nutrition
Have the holiday festivities left you feeling tired, sluggish, irritable, and generally flat? Not to mention, are you having a hard time fitting into your clothes? It’s that time of year again, and the good times may have left us with a toxic build up that sits like lead

Reinforcements for the Post Holiday Party Blues

by Sarah Harris December 21st, 2011| Nutrition
It’s that time of year again, and holiday parties may leave us feeling less than a sense of merriment and joy the next morning. Yet missing out on the fun of the pervious night may not want to be avoided. Unfortunately though, what goes up must come down. Alcohol,

Staying Fit with Diet

by Sarah Harris November 16th, 2011| Nutrition
As a Holistic Health and Fitness Consultant, people tend to ask me how I keep in shape. I witness them eagerly expecting to hear about my secret workout regime or the latest fat-gobbling exercise trends. Their face quickly changes to disappointment, when I mention that even though it’s important

Avoid Mid-Afternoon Energy Crash

by Sarah Harris October 19th, 2011| Nutrition
Do you regularly experience a dip in energy and mood around 3pm?  Can’t seem to figure out how to get off the drain train? How we approach our nutrition can have a significant impact on our energy levels and well-being. Could you be missing out on some of these

Digestive Wellness: Happiness from the Inside Out

by Sarah Harris September 21st, 2011| Nutrition
“We are not only what we eat, but what we digest, absorb, and eliminate.” These words caught my attention on my first day at The Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Over the years, they inspired my work, to help both my clients and myself.

According to the Canadian Digestive Health Association,

How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants

by Natalie Weiss August 17th, 2011| Nutrition
August is here. This means many of us will be taking off for summer vacations. It can be very difficult to maintain a weight loss program while traveling, because many meals are eaten out at restaurants. It is possible to eat healthy at almost any restaurant; it just takes

Weight Loss Tips

by Natalie Weiss July 20th, 2011| Nutrition
This month's weight loss tips help to reduce excess calories in your diet. Excess calories are sometimes hidden, and they can really hinder any weight loss program. Reducing these calories will make a big difference in your health.

1) Avoid sugary beverages, such as soda and fruit flavored drinks. Fruit

Get That Weight Loss Program Started!

by Natalie Weiss June 22nd, 2011| Nutrition
Summer has begun, and many of us are wearing shorts, tank tops, and flip flops.  While the warmth of summer and the need for less clothing is pleasing for many, for just as many, the thought of bearing more skin is stressful.  Rather than berating yourself, why not start a

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