Why is sleep important? Can sleep deprivation affect our weight? In this episode, I talk about the importance of sleep and provide 10 things you could do to improve your sleep. Why should you look into that, you may ask? Because sleep is fundamental to human health and well-being and impacts every aspect of our lives. It is crucial for physical health, cognitive function, emotional well-being, productivity, and performance.  I cannot overstate the significance of getting good quality and quantity of sleep. All links to sources are on my website: LemonTreeNutrition.ca For inquiries: [email protected] Articles and resources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25535358/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4049314/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18564298/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6751071/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3767932/ https://nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms.aspx https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm1TxQj9IsQ&t=4s https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know https://www.proquest.com/openview/799eb1dfdb388d6ed01f8c02abd7af6d/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=30130 https://www.wm.edu/offices/sportsmedicine/_documents/sleep-manual https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/prediabetes-insulin-resistance https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/weekend-catch-up-sleep-wont-fix-the-effects-of-sleep-deprivation-on-your-waistline-2019092417861

In this episode, I am chatting with James, a man in his late 40s who has been struggling with food addiction for a while now. He openly talks about different hurdles in his life and what brought him to where he’s at today. James shares with us some of his personal thoughts and life events that you may find very relatable.  After my chat with James, I share some important facts to keep in mind about the subject of food addiction. I also provide 3 things that can be done to support a person who has a food addiction. For inquiries: [email protected]⁠ ⁠Lemon Tree Nutrition Articles & resources to support this episode:https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2015/10/biology-addiction https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6770567/ https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310046501 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652203177X?via%3Dihub https://www.npr.org/2022/03/31/1090009509/addiction-how-to-break-the-cycle-and-find-balance#:~:text=A%20dopamine%20hit%20brings%20about,%E2%80%93%20food%2C%20water%2C%20shelter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3JLaF_4Tz8

In this episode, I am chatting with Sara. Sara and I initially intended to chat about diabetes, yet this episode quickly turned into talking about something else. An intricate pathway which led Sara to where she is today has impacted her health and she openly and beautifully talks about it. This episode is yet another reminder that there may be some events in our lives that could most likely turn into underlying triggers and translate into health challenges later on in life. Sara, now in her late 50s, expresses quite a few invaluable points that will remind us all of the interesting and complex collaboration between the body and [email protected] Tree Nutrition

Today my guest is Stacey who joined a fitness competition when she was in her late 30s and as a mother to a very young child. Stacey shares with us parts of her personal experience as a competitor and provides some valuable tips. Whether you are considering joining such a competition or simply intrigued by this fascinating world, this episode is a treat. As this podcast is about realistic healthy living, even if a fitness competition is not down your alley, I highly recommend listening to it as there are some great insights about the overall thought process, nutrition and mindset.Lemon Tree Nutrition

What does healthy living means to you? What does that concept trigger in your head? A healthy lifestyle can mean different things to everyone. For some, it may be perceived as something unattainable thinking that such a lifestyle is too difficult to maintain. While for some, it is already a part of what they practice regularly.I personally think that there is some kind of an ideology behind the concept of a healthy lifestyle which makes it sound almost intimidating. So in my practice as a nutrition professional, I always put emphasis on realistic solutions. Let’s admit it, life is already challenging, so why make it more with choices that sound great on paper but may not be practical?Because a healthy lifestyle is such a wide term, I thought that maybe I should dedicate the very first episode to my take on the basics of realistic healthy living.I have come up with what I think to be the top 7 components of healthy living. These of course can be broken down into further files and folders but my intent is to keep it simple for now.The following 7 components can serve as general points that we all could look into and see if a modification is in order.Whatever you decide to do, please check with your doctor first.Lemon Tree Nutrition

Thank you for being here! This short intro will let you know exactly what to expect from this podcast. I am excited to share some helpful, safe and researched information that can support and encourage you as you pursue a healthier lifestyle.  If you wish to support me and my podcast,  it is easy, simple and free: Please click the 'follow' or 'subscribe' button and if you wish, please share it with anyone that could possibly benefit from it.Lemon Tree Nutrition [email protected]