New Year, New You?
There’s a reason why New Year’s resolutions don’t work for the majority of people. Just 9% of people actually achieve their New Year’s...
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Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Dec 13, 2017
- 4 min
Why Should I Avoid Gluten?
Start reading labels and you will come to find that gluten is pretty much in everything… of the processed variety anyways. There are...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 29, 2017
- 2 min
5 Tips to Navigating the Holidays
Tis the season of sweets everywhere! I know it can be tough to stick to healthy eating when there is delicious not-so-healthy food...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 15, 2017
- 4 min
Is Diet Soda Bad for Me?
How can diet soda be bad for me? It’s marketed as a diet product; therefore it should be great for those looking to watch their...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 1, 2017
- 4 min
How to Improve Your Fertility with Vitamin A
It’s a well-known fact that vitamin A is essential for our vision. Although, vitamin A acts as an important compound of the retinal...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Oct 18, 2017
- 4 min
Your Guide to Dairy-Free Alternatives
There’s a reason why so many people struggle with digesting dairy... Dairy is the number one allergenic food and it contains more than 25...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Oct 4, 2017
- 4 min
What You Should Really Know About GMO Foods
A long-term study completed by scientists showed how Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) could be a potential hazard to reproduction...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Sep 20, 2017
- 5 min
Your Guide to Postpartum Depression
Depression is a dark and scary place, never mind the added stigma that our society places around mental illness. Very few people talk...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Sep 6, 2017
- 4 min
How to Balance Your Hormones with Seed Cycling
Are your hormones out of balance? and how do you know? Hormonal imbalance is common as it may be the result of many variables like...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Aug 23, 2017
- 3 min
Why You Need More Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a secosteroid hormone in our body. Its main job is to keep our bones strong and healthy...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Aug 9, 2017
- 4 min
A Dietary Guide to Endometriosis
I’m a huge fan of the Paleo diet and for good reason! Lowered cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, and a healthier gut are just a few of the...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jul 26, 2017
- 8 min
Your Guide to Baby-Led Weaning
Introducing solid foods to your baby can be a little stressful when you are not sure where to start, what to feed or how much. Simple is...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jul 12, 2017
- 4 min
5 Tips for Intermittent Fasting
What is intermittent fasting exactly? Intermittent fasting (IF) is consciously skipping meals throughout the day, typically breakfast....
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jun 28, 2017
- 3 min
The Superfood that Balances Your Hormones
What if I told you there was a natural substance that promoted fertility, vitality and sexual virility? Maca has been used for more than...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Feb 3, 2017
- 3 min
Your Quick Guide to the Paleo Diet
I have been following a Paleo diet for 4 years now. It’s hard to believe that I used to eat any other way at this point. This way of...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jan 18, 2017
- 6 min
3 Myths About Dietary Fat You Can Ignore
First of all, your body needs fat in order to survive. It is an essential macronutrient that has a terrible rap. We live in a fat fearing...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jan 9, 2017
- 4 min
7 Ways to Manage PCOS
I have been dealing with menstrual issues my entire adult life. For years, I have suffered from extreme menstrual cramps (known as...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Jan 2, 2017
- 3 min
Are You Tired Of Feeling Hangry?
It’s a new year but do you have the same resolution? Sticking to a quick weight loss diet plan can be tough. Trust me, I’ve been there....
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Dec 5, 2016
- 3 min
7 Reasons to Drink Bone Broth
Far as I am concerned bone broth is a superfood! It is full of essential nutrients that help our bodies function optimally. Our ancestors...
Jenna Lessner, BSc, CHNC
- Nov 28, 2016
- 3 min
6 Key Foods for Your Third Trimester
The third trimester of pregnancy is one of rapid growth and requires essential nutrients to do so. Your baby is busy getting ready to...
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