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Almost everyone has experienced constipation at least once in their lifetime, and more often than not, it can be a condition that presents itself more often than one would like. Obvious things like stress, processed or fried foods or even less obvious things such as dense foods like legumes or grains, poor combined fats (avocado [...]

During the summer months, with the abundance of produce, sunshine, warmth and activity, it can be quite easy to be raw. As the weather starts to turn and the temperatures drop a little, or a lot, depending upon where you are on the planet, it can be challenging to convince yourself to eat raw foods [...]

Do you ever find yourself at home after a long day and just can’t get to the gym? Well, let me tell you- you’re not alone! Everyone has those “not today” days and you know what? That’s Okay! There are easy ways to get moving during the day to squeeze in some extra exercise so [...]

If you love chocolate but it doesn’t love you, I have a special introduction to make that I think you’ll like! Introducing carob, a magical alternative to chocolate and safe for all ages. Carob is a legume, that grows on the Ceratonia siliqua or carob tree. These pods contain a sweet, edible pulp, that we [...]

Healthy living starts with a green diet. I’m sure we all know that buying organic foods can be on the expensive side but you really don’t have to break the bank in order to eat healthy, organic food. Think about it this way: If you go to the store and buy produce, just one bell [...]

Artificial and zero calorie sweeteners have proven to be dangerous and quite harmful for our health. Did you know that when you eat (or drink) something with a zero calorie sweetener in it, your brain anticipates that calories will follow? When they don’t, the brain is triggered to compensate for the perceived missing calories, by [...]

We get asked almost every day on Young and Raw whether or not it is advised to do a detox or cleanse while breast-feeding or pregnant.  The short answer to this question is no. The long answer is that there are several risks involved detoxing during pregnancy and while nursing. Let’s explore why it’s not recommended [...]

These days, buying organic food has become a lot more mainstream than it was, and it is easier to buy organic produce than ever before. The availability of organic markets and organic farms are making organic food accessible and affordable. However, despite that I still get asked a lot by my clients whether eating organic [...]

Drop the “Diet” & Find Peace at Mealtime By Brooke Seiz, Nutrition Therapist What do you feel when you think about food?  Desperation?  Sweet content?  Guilt?  Nurtured?  Or maybe you’ve spent all day planning the next big diet….  Perhaps these questions make you squirm in your seat.  But don’t stop reading yet, because this is [...]

Chia seeds are a true superfood. Oddly, they are members of the mint family but they taste totally neutral. This makes them a very versatile food. Chia seeds have been used in ancient cultures for many medicinal purposes such as helping to ease joint pain and digestive issues. Chia seeds are filled with omega 3 [...]