• Jun 29

Magnesium: Are You Getting Enough of this Essential Mineral?

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Not all magnesium supplements are the same. If you’re taking (or considering) a magnesium supplement, keep in mind that there are various forms, each with slightly different properties and potential uses.

  • Jun 29

Where Does Black Pepper (The “King Of Spices”) Come From?

  • Lisa Tsakos, NNC, Health Coach Collaborative
  • Nutrition
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Learn about how and where this popular spice is grown and its nutritional benefits.
Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey

  • Jun 29

Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder: When Sunshine Doesn't Improve Your Mood

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Summer SAD can occur during the summer months, affecting mood and energy. Nutrition and lifestyle strategies may help to alleviate symptoms.

  • Apr 16

What Every Coach Needs to Know About GLP-1 Drugs and Women in Perimenopause and Menopause

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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GLP-1 medications are rapidly reshaping how people manage weight, blood sugar, and metabolic health—and midlife women are at the center of this shift. Use has surged across North America, with millions now turning to drugs like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide. Currently, 4% of Americans and up to 2% of Canadians are taking GLP-1 drugs for either diabetes, obesity or weight loss. Among the fastest-growing users? Women in perimenopause and menopause, seeking support for the hormonal and metabolic changes that come with this stage of life.
5 Ways to Balance Blood Sugar Without Cutting Carbs

  • Jan 9

5 Ways to Balance Blood Sugar Without Cutting Carbs

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Explore five simple ways to improve blood glucose regulation without giving up carbs. From post‑meal movement to cooling starches, these habits make healthy blood sugar control more achievable and sustainable.

  • Jan 9

What the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Mean for Holistic Nutritionists and Natural Nutrition Coaches

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Explore the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines, how they compare to Canada’s Food Guide, and what they mean for holistic nutritionists and natural nutrition coaches.

  • Jan 7

Artificial Sweeteners vs. Sugar: A Food Myth that won’t Quit

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Discover how artificial sweeteners compare to sugar, their impact on cravings and gut health, and smarter ways to reduce sweetness in your diet.

  • Oct 3, 2025

Embracing the Fall Harvest

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Autumn is a beautiful season to lean into whole, seasonal produce: squashes, apples, root vegetables, late greens, pears, cranberries, pumpkins and more. These foods tend to offer peak flavour and nutrient density when freshly harvested. Read about some seasonal standouts and why they are worth including in your meals!

  • Oct 2, 2025

Mental Fitness: Training Your Mind Like an Athlete

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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We live in a world that celebrates physical fitness. Gyms are everywhere, fitness influencers dominate social media, and we understand the benefits of training our bodies. But most of us never train our minds. And yet, just like muscles, the mind can be strengthened, conditioned and trained for resilience, clarity and performance. This is the essence of mental fitness, and it's becoming one of the most powerful practices for success, wellbeing and fulfillment.

  • Sep 10, 2025

Could a Virus Be Messing with Your Cravings?

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Ever feel like your cravings have a mind of their own? Turns out, they might—literally. A fascinating new study in Nature Metabolism suggests that a tiny virus living in your gut could be influencing your brain chemistry and driving food addiction from the inside out. And no, this isn’t about willpower—it’s about biology.

  • Sep 6, 2025

Are Artificial Sweeteners Aging Your Brain? What a New 8-Year Study Reveals

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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For decades, artificial sweeteners have been marketed as the guilt-free alternative to sugar—zero calories, zero consequences. But a major new study out of Brazil is challenging that narrative, raising serious questions about how these sweeteners may affect our brain health over time.

  • Sep 5, 2025

Salad Dressing: More Than Just Flavour – It Helps You Absorb Nutrients!

  • Health Coach Collaborative
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Discover how homemade salad dressings do more than add flavour—they boost nutrient absorption and offer health benefits of their own. Learn why fat-soluble vitamins need healthy fats, what to avoid in store-bought options, and explore four easy, nutrient-rich recipes with perfect pairings for every salad.