Helpful Resources — habits
Understanding Insulin
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING INSULIN What is it: When we eat foods containing carbohydrates, like bread, rice, or fruits, our body breaks down these carbs into glucose during digestion. Insulin is a natural hormone that is produced by the pancreas. It has the important job of controlling how our body uses and stores this glucose (or blood sugar). It is vital part of our metabolism. How Does It Work: You can think of insulin being like a little key that allows glucose to enter cells throughout our bodies. After we have eaten, insulin is secreted into our bloodstream, it...
#2023StartsWithMe: Habits, routines, and rituals you can do to prioritise yourself in 2023
Author: Nic Monteforte “I love you, but I love me more” - Samantha, Sex and the City I have decided to own this quote and make 2023 a year that starts with me. Easier said than done, I know. However, as I sit here and write this blog, I am exhausted, burnt out, my body is sending signals that it's tired and I find myself overwhelmed at the smallest things. I have been here before, too many times and fortunately for me, I also know exactly what I need to do to shift it. (Also read: Menopause Fatigue is...
