As the holiday season is upon us, it is normal to feel anxious about sticking to your goals while also being tempted by an abundance of treats, sugary drinks, cocktails, and unhealthy food. Unfortunately, classic holiday treats tend to be packed with sugar, saturated fat, gluten and dairy that can be highly inflammatory. That’s not […]
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Inflammation – What it is and how to fix it!
We’ve all heard it: “Don’t eat that, it’s inflammatory.” “My weight is up but it’s just inflammation.” “Follow an anti-inflammatory diet.” But what IS inflammation anyway? Inflammation is a normal part of the immune response to infection, illness, allergens, toxins, injury, exercise, stress, microbes, and other threats to the host (aka YOU!). Inflammation is involved […]
Metabolic Efficiency for Sustainable Change
As you begin your G-Plans journey, you’ll likely hear the term “metabolic efficiency” many times. In order to fully understand what that means, it’s important to recognize what metabolism means and how it relates to your overall health and fitness. Helpful Terms to know: Calorie: A unit of energy. Scientifically speaking, a calorie is the […]
Plant Power: Herbal Medicine
Humans have been using plants and herbs for medicinal purposes for all of time. In fact, Neanderthal remains have been found with fragments of herbs that we still commonly use today! You may not realize it, but you’re probably already benefiting from the medicinal properties of plants just through simple activities such as drinking tea […]
Immune Health and COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, cases may be skyrocketing where you live. In addition to vigilant mask-wearing, social distancing, and proper hygiene practices, one of the best things you can do to protect yourself is improving the health of your immune system. Maintaining a nutrient-dense and whole-food diet that is rich in an abundance […]