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Better For You Protein Bar: Hormone Balancing Food Swap Of The Week
Did you know protein bars can contain as much or sometimes even MORE sugar than a candy bar?!
Protein bars are the ultimate on-the-go “healthy” snack…the problem? Most of them are glorified candy bars, loaded with added sugar, preservatives and emulsifiers which cause digestive issues and mess with your hormones! Of course there’s the benefit of protein for muscle growth and repair but it’s often from an inflammatory source like soy and whey concentrates. And sure, whole foods are always best…
The hormone / PCOS connection
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects approximately 5 million women in the US alone, and is a leading cause of infertility. Most women who suffer from PCOS have an underlying imbalance of reproductive hormones that triggers the growth of cysts on the ovaries and seriously disrupts the normal development and release of an egg (ovulation) during the menstrual cycle. Among the most frequent and frustrating symptoms women with PCOS experience are: irregular/heavy pe…
Non Toxic Product Swap of the Week: Australian Gold Botanical Natural Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 for Supergoop Glow Stick SPF 50
Did you know the FDA recently reported that only 2 of the 16 commonly used ingredients in over-the-counter sunscreens are considered safe?
This is a HUGE problem, considering these are products we are lathering on ourselves and our family all summer long, seeping into the skin of our children (whose health we should be protecting from a young age)!
That’s why this week we’re swapping out the Australian Gold Botanical Natural Sunscreen Spray, SPF 50 for a safe and effective sunscreen: Supergoo…
Check out the Latest Episode of Candace’s Podcast (Women Talking Frankly): “Eating Smart for Hormone Health” with Nutritionist Tracy Siegel and Cohost Kyle McAvoy
Have you had a chance to tune into our founder’s podcast: WTF: Women Talking Frankly?
Click HERE to listen to the most recent episode “So Many Diets: Eating Smart for Hormone Health” with Nutritionist Tracy Siegel.
This episode is part III of Candace and Kyle’s wide-ranging discussion on nutrition with Tracy Siegel. In this episode, they get into:
- The ground rules of good nutrition
- What healthy eating is – and what is not
- How different diet trends from keto to intermittent fasting stack …
DID YOU KNOW: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) suffer from higher incidences of chronic disease linked to toxic chemical exposure?
DID YOU KNOW: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) suffer from higher incidences of chronic disease linked to toxic chemical exposure?
CASE STUDIES THAT SUPPORT THIS FACT:
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s Skin Deep scoring system which lists hazard ratings for nearly 70,000 products and 9,000 ingredients on the market, 1 in 12 products marketed to Black women ranked highly hazardous. The U.S. government doesn't review the toxicity of products before they're sold and c…
Listen to Candace on the @LadyGang Podcast
It’s hard to believe that Candace’s interview on the @Ladygang was one of her first podcast interviews ever, and it is still one of our favorites today! The Lady Gang community had a LOT of burning hormone questions for Candace, including around birth control, PMS, diet and so much more. The conversation ended up being so popular that they ended up asking Candace to come back on a 2nd time!
Click HERE to listen to Candace’s first interview on the Lady Gang
Click HERE to listen to Candace’s sec…
Listen to Candace Chat with her Daughters on their @Solo2.0 Podcast
Want to learn how Candace became a hormone health educator? She sat down with her two daughters (YHB Co-founder Ryan Burch, and YHB’s In-House Holistic Health Coach Jess Suchan of @BodyBlissByJess) to dive into her past AND talk about her present work helping women naturally rebalance their hormones with Your Hormone Balance.
Click HERE to listen to the full interview!
In this episode, Candace shares:
--Her experience growing up in the 50’s, moving from Chicago to Beverly Hills at a young age…
Non Toxic Product Swap of the Week: Armani Foundation for Araza Beauty Coconut Cream Foundation
Did you know that many makeup products are filled with harmful toxins that can actually inflame and irritate your skin? That’s why it’s important to do your research and find alternatives with clean ingredients that nourish your skin from the inside out! And if you’re not sure where to start, we will be helping you out with our weekly product swaps!
This week, we’re swapping out this Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for our favorite all-natural, non toxic product: Araza Beauty Coconut Cream Foun…
What is the Gut Microbiome? How Can I Best Support it?
The gut microbiome is a vast ecosystem of trillions of bacteria and fungi that live within your gastrointestinal tract and have huge influence on your hormones, metabolism, body weight, immune system, appetite & mood!
The health of our digestive system greatly impacts the health of our entire body and these gut bugs regulate many of our bodily functions including creating vitamins & boosting brain function! (There's a reason our gut is referred to as the "second brain!”). And what's so fascin…
Hormone Balancing Product Swap Out: Canola Oil for REAL Olive Oil (PLUS: Tips for finding REAL Olive Oil)
Did you know that Canola oil is highly processed and requires synthetic antioxidants to prevent it from going rancid too quickly?
It is also high in Omega 6 (pro-inflammatory) fats, which can throw off the ratio of healthy fats we are consuming and trigger chronic inflammation (leading to cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer’s).
Instead, we prefer REAL Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is high in antioxidants & anti-inflammatory …