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Episode 6: Perimenopause Doesn’t Have to Make You Miserable!

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

Episode 6 is ready to roll! Today's episode is all about perimenopause - a topic near and dear to many of our hearts...much to our chagrin. We start with an overview of what perimenopause actually is and why we experience the cluster of not-so-fun symptoms at this point in life....Read More

Episode 2: Everything You Need to Know About Constipation and Keeping Those Bowels in Motion!

Posted on March 16, 2021March 23, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

https://twonutritiongalsandamic.podbean.com/mf/play/wt6y8k/1615827238975.mp3In this episode, we discuss the clinical definition of constipation, our opinion of that definition, and how infrequent bowel movements can affect health. We also discuss possible causes of constipation and ways in which to help get things moving.A bowel movement is a major way in which we're able to...Read More

What’s the Deal With Collagen?

Posted on March 3, 2021April 11, 2021 by Suzanne Burke

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about collagen, so I thought I'd jot down a few little tidbits about it here on the blog, in case there might be more folks interested in learning about this handy little nutrient. Collagen has become a hot commodity in the wellness world...Read More

12 Key Nutrients That Support the Immune System and Foods to Eat to Get Them

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

Happy Hump Day, everyone! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy as we continue to try and get a grip on the "new normal" that is life these days and the foreseeable future! And if you happen to live on the east coast as I do, I hope...Read More

4 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy During COVID-19 (and Beyond)

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

I'm finding there are two very distinct "camps" during this COVID-19 self-isolation thing. On one side, we have the Camp Be as Productive as Possible and then on the other, there is Camp Don't Ever Get Out of Your Jammies. At this point, after 46 days (or whatever the heck it...Read More

Raspberry, Mango & Oat Protein Smoothie

Posted on February 12, 2020February 11, 2020 by Suzanne Burke

I've heard from several friends this week that they're feeling like something is sucking the life out of them lately and I have to admit, I've been feeling the same way. Not sure why, though...nothing has changed - I'm eating the same, exercising and sleeping - so I'm scratching my...Read More

The Best Oils/Fats for Cooking & The Ones You Need to Toss

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Today we're talking about oils - which oils/fats are safe for cooking and which ones you want to avoid using (when cooking or otherwise). Not all oils are created equally, especially when it comes to what is safe for your body. As with so many other things we consume, over...Read More

Easiest Vegetable Stir Fry Ever!

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

I am all about easy. I have four kids and a husband running a company - easy has become my "drug" of choice (out of necessity, mostly....but whatever). It doesn't get much easier than this easy veggie stir fry recipe! Doing what I do, I'm naturally more conscious of what...Read More

Alleviating Anxiety with Food: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

Did you know you can alleviate, or even eliminate, anxiety by paying closer attention to what you eat? Despite what we're often told, anxiety isn't so much a condition on its own as it is a symptom of a condition(s), one of which is poor digestion. It's closely linked to...Read More

Grass Fed and Free Range: What Does it Mean and Why Should You Care?

Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by Suzanne Burke

I had a conversation the other day about wellness with the nicest gentleman. We were in a local health store, he had popped in to find out more about the concept of Keto and eventually, he made his way over to where I was browsing. He asked if I was...Read More