6 Reasons to Quit Dairy For Good

May 23, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

What’s the deal with dairy? Last year the dairy industry took a real hard hit. Is quitting dairy a health-fad, or are the benefits for real? Today we’re sharing 6 reasons to quit dairy that may help you answer this question: should you quit dairy? Tough on Digestion Do you find dairy makes you bloated, […]

2020 Kitchen Staples – Nutritionist Favourites

May 6, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

You know when you get really excited about a song, and you think it’s so good that you just have to share it with everyone you know? This post is my personal version of that. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and my kitchen staples are my treasures. I love these ingredients […]

Is the Carnivore Diet Healthy ?

January 28, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.

The nutrition world has no shortage of controversial subjects. There’s veganism, the keto diet, fasting, and countless other diets that remain both criticized and praised – depending on who you’re talking to. The idea of “dieting” in general is controversial, and you will find plenty of people on both sides of the debate. And now […]

How to Reach Your 2020 Nutrition Goals

January 4, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

We all start the year with the best intentions. I know you want to crush those goals for 2020! I can imagine you are starting this new year feeling overwhelmed with enthusiasm. You’re ready to move towards your nutrition goals full. steam. AHEAD! I’m rooting for you, because I also know what a huge difference […]

Can Leaky Gut Cause Anxiety?

August 17, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, it may be worth looking into leaky gut – it could be impacting your mental health.

Is the Keto Diet Healthy?

February 21, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Some diets come and go, but keto seems to be sticking around. Although some people in the health community see it as a fad, there is much more to it. In fact, I don’t think that the keto diet is going anywhere. In this article you’ll find out exactly why as we explore the answer […]

What to do for Low Stomach Acid

January 28, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Bloating, Gastrointestinal Distress, Fatigue – sound familiar? Your stomach issues may feel like a mystery, especially because they can be so difficult to diagnose. Having low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) is a common issue that you may have never heard of, but if you’re having digestion issues it might be worth looking into to see if […]

5 Different Ways to Use Kimchi

January 4, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

So you want to improve your gut health, but you need a practical way to go about it. I get it. A lot of the time we are given advice telling us where we need to go, but hardly ever telling us how to get there. When it comes to health, I prefer to start […]

January Reset

January 3, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

I am so so happy to introduce the newest addition to programs at Standing Strong Wellness! When I was coming up with the Reset program, the motto I kept in mind was “health for everyone”. Years ago I would have loved to work with someone educated in nutrition, but I could never afford it. I […]

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes?

November 19, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

It makes me so excited to see people getting interested in gut health. Why? Because the health of your gut is linked to the health of all your other body systems – including your nervous system. And let’s face it: with all the refined convenience foods we’ve gotten used to eating, our digestive systems have […]