We all love the famous phrase…trick or treat. Although it is not just one treat these days, it is pillowcases full of the stuff. My 3 year old daughter went out last year for about 15min and came home with 2 plastic pumpkins full of for lack of a better word…crap! Don’t get me wrong, […]
My mom always did an amazing job at throwing the best birthday parties. From exciting events to homemade cake, I would look forward to them every year. This is one experience that I want to give to my children. One of the things she always did is ask me what cake or theme I wanted […]
It can seem overwhelming to look at a package and decide if it is healthy. The package tells you it is organic, low in sugar and natural, so it must be okay. Right? These two words are often misleading and deceiving. Sugar is sugar. All Sugar Isn’t the Same When people talk about sugar they […]
Did you know that the main reason for brain disease is inflammation? Yes the very thing that has also been linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many other chronic health conditions is also related to the demise of the brain Did you know that there is a large relationship between those with celiac disease […]
A new study was just released from the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition that studied the salt intake in the diets of 8 month olds. Excessive sodium intake can lead to potential harmful effects on the developing kidneys and blood pressure later in life. Data was collected on over 1000 8mo old infants using a […]
Oh the holidays….smells of fresh gingerbread cookies in the oven, getting together with loved ones for a Christmas feast or sipping on a rum and eggnog by the fire. The holidays bring with them so many warm memories and traditions…but this can come at a price in terms of your health. It has been shown […]
Lets face it, many of us (including myself) enjoy a good cup of coffee. Some drink coffee for the taste, others to wake up or for some it is just a habit or break from the daily grind. It has become a social thing for us, we have coffee at meetings, functions and often meet […]
When we think of sodium and fast foods, many of us think of the burger joints like McDonalds and Burger King. Most people know that these foods are high in sodium, and that an increased intake of sodium over time can contribute to disease conditions like high blood pressure, osteoporosis, water retention and even increases […]
Robert Ridpath of Metagenics interviewed Robin in January as a guest on his radio show. Click the play button below to listen to the recording of their conversation.
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