Insulin is the hormone that keeps your blood sugar from going too high. When you think about blood sugar you may think blood tests, doctor's visits, pregnancy or perhaps that blood sugar is not really a problem for you. However there are 1 million Australians currently battling type 2 diabetes and perhaps even scarier, a … Continue reading Hormone Series: Insulin
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Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” More and more research shows that our gut (digestive system) has a bigger role to play in the development of many modern day diseases. And we're not just talking about heartburn and IBS. We're talking about all kinds of issues like inflammation, allergies, pain, mood disorders, auto-immune … Continue reading Gut Health
If you haven't heard someone go on a rant about sugar yet - buckle up. It's time we flipped our diet ideas upside down because the only thing low-fat is good for is low-mood. Here's what you need to know about sugar: Ever since the low-fat guidelines were introduced, people have become FATTER. Why? Because … Continue reading The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight