Blood Sugar Control

The concept of net carbs is based on the principle that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Some carbohydrates, like simple or refined starches and sugars, are absorbed rapidly and have a high glycaemic index, causing the blood sugar levels to spike straight after eating. Excess simple carbohydrates are stored...

Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients. They are organic compounds like sugars, starches, and fibers, providing energy for the body through glucose. You’ll find carbohydrates in dairy, fruit, vegetables, grains, beans and seeds. The majority of simple carbohydrates eaten eventually turn into glucose molecules after digestion, which is their...

Why we love fibre: Weight Management: Fibre is perfect for keeping you full and satiated. Sugar Control: Fibre binds to sugar in the gut, releasing them slowly in the blood ensuring that we avoid blood-sugar spikes. Cholesterol Assistance: LDL (type of cholesterol) levels can be reduced as well as their...

“I feel like my appetite is out of control”, “I can’t seem to lose weight”, “I’m gaining weight around my stomach and I have absolutely no energy”.  These are common complaints from clients struggling with high insulin levels or insulin resistance. Insulin resistance (IR). IR has become increasingly more common...

Leptin. It’s the wonderful hormone that tells you that you’ve had enough to eat. We all want this hormone!  It’s highest in the evening and early morning hours so the body can repair itself without getting hungry. Aren’t our bodies wonderful?  Hormones are little messengers sent to different parts of...

Time to get Alternative! We are all becoming more conscious about our daily sugar intake and the amount of hidden sugars consumed. 14 November is World Diabetes Day, and a great opportunity to share about some insight into sugar alternatives. We regularly get asked about the differences between our various...

Have you ever opened a chocolate bar and noticed a white layer over the surface of your chocolate or little, granular white specks? This is a common phenomenon, and is known as Chocolate Blooming. The good news is that it has little to no effect on your chocolate bar, other...

I think of all the products I’ve developed, this is one of the ones I am most proud of. Some studies say when you take Berberine, it is advisable to take a break every 8 weeks.  I don’t really agree with this but the rationale is that it may kill...

There are so many symptoms of possible vitamin D deficiency, but I want to give you a few unusual ones you might not know about. Would you ever imagine any of these could be as a possible result of too little vitamin D3? high blood sugar frequent skin rashes erectile...

When the liver is unable to compensate adequately for low blood sugar, the adrenal glands spring to the rescue by producing cortisol, your stress hormone. Whenever the body is stressed and cortisol is elevated, your body is ‘told’ there is a problem (ie. Illness or injury) and needs to slow...

While you might not be deficient in K2, not getting enough or being deficient can be a serious situation, to the point of developing heart disease or having a stroke. It may not manifest with any symptoms either which can be difficult. However, the benefits of K2 are quite amazing...

Are you eating loads of sugar without knowing it? If you are not buying everything fresh and cooking from scratch, it’s likely. Look at a few ways you might be sugar-coating yourself unawares. First off, over 80% of goods you buy – probably closer to 90% – have added sugar...