Nobody said losing weight was easy. People across the globe (although more in the United States due to societal pressures and beauty norms) have a history of dieting with the end goal of weight loss. And in fact, 85% of people fail to use lose weight with conventional weight loss methods and treatments (1).

A green smoothie is a blend of green, leafy vegetables such as kale, chard, spinach, arugula and collard greens (among others), mixed with fresh fruit. The result is a sort of power-smoothie: a blast of micronutrients and antioxidants that can provide some serious benefits.

You’ve heard a whole lot about the benefits of detoxing, and the many suggested cleanses and detox programs available. But, how do you know if these programs are right for you? What are the signs that you truly need a detox?

A food additive is a substance that is added to a food in order to enhance flavor, color, appearance, or shelf-life. Sounds harmless enough, right? Actually, food additives can pose some serious health risks, and are best avoided as much as possible.

Detox diets and cleanses are incredibly trendy these days, and there are seemingly endless programs to choose from. As a Holistic Nutritionist, I always recommend a foods-based cleanse to begin with, as subjecting our body to an extreme liquid or fasting detox can actually do more harm than good, for most people. To learn more…

As a Holistic Nutritionist, many clients seek out my services in search of an effective detox plan. Undergoing a cleanse or detox program has become all the rage in recent years, but the key to truly reaping the benefits of any detoxification plan lies in a genuine understanding of the how and why.