Night-time snacking is a common struggle, and it can really contribute to weight gain. When you eat within less than 2-3 hours of sleeping, your body is more likely to store that food as fat. Believe it or not, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes of night-time snacking: habits, hormones, emotions, nutrition deficiencies, sleep deprivation – even the influence of television. Read on to learn how to beat those late night munchies.

Many people blame their expanding waistlines on a slow metabolism or age. But is that really what's keeping you from reaching your ideal body composition? In this post I’ll share how you can create a better metabolism by eating enough of the right foods and working out smarter, not harder.

A subcategory of endocrine disrupting chemicals, obesogens are toxic compounds that interfere with our hormones and endocrine function, and cause weight gain, weight loss resistance, and metabolic chaos. Awareness of obesogens and their effects can help you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and product choices to promote better metabolic health and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Your body’s circadian rhythm regulates your sleep and most of us know how sleep deprivation saps your energy and motivation. But you may not be aware of how it affects other areas of your health. From appetite to immunity, here are just a few of the roles that your circadian rhythm plays for wellbeing and what can happen if you mess with your body’s natural rhythms.