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Book Club: Great Reads for 2018
My non fiction reading trend continues. There is just so much to learn! I have also taken a liking to memoirs. Here are some of my...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Dec 3, 20173 min read


Personal Training Anyone?
Have you been to Lifemark Nature Park Way yet? We are a beautiful, 6000 square foot facility with all of the bells and whistles and it's...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 29, 20171 min read


Food Choices: 7 ways to maximize your willpower
I'm asked all of the time, "how do you have the willpower?". The truth is, I have very low willpower so I have to set myself up for...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 15, 20174 min read


#JERF: Just Eat Real Food
The worst 4 letter word ever: DIET. But, it doesn't have to be. We've turned the word "diet" into something that is hard and needs to...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 29, 20173 min read


7 things you might not realize are compromising your health
You're trying to live a healthier life. You've changed your diet, you're exercising more, you're drinking lots of water, but you're just...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 11, 20174 min read


5 Everyday Activities That Improve Brain Function
According to the Alzheimer's Association, rates are increasing and increasing fast. I recently did my genetic testing and found that I...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 12, 20174 min read


All About Sugar (and a challenge!)
I would like to think by now that most of us (especially those who are actually reading my posts) understand that sugar is not great. And...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 20, 20174 min read


The importance of posture on running performance
Proper posture is important for everyone. It allows your nerves to freely flow from your brain to your organs, muscles, joints, vessels...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
May 5, 20172 min read


10 Ways to Make Monday Feel Less Like Monday
The weekend is over (if you even had a weekend) and you’re back to the grind. Mondays can be thought of as a fresh start or the kick off...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Apr 21, 20172 min read


Cauli Stuffed Peppers
I like rice. But, I don't like how hungry I am shortly after I eat it. It really messes with my blood sugar. My favorite alternative is...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Apr 20, 20171 min read


4 Steps to Properly Train for Endurance
The conventional approach to endurance training is neither healthy nor effective. Go to any 5K or marathon race and that majority of the...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 21, 20175 min read


Guest Post: Cardiovascular Health with Mary Thiessen
February was heart and stroke month, I believe that should be our focus every month! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in North...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 17, 20172 min read


Quick Chicken Curry
I love curry. If you didn't already know, spices carry a huge nutritional punch in a very small package. Traditional curries can take a...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Mar 10, 20171 min read


The most important change you can make to your diet
When we think of changing our diet we think it has to be some big, grandiose, very difficult to do thing. I'm not saying what I'm going...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 17, 20173 min read


10 Easy Ways to Live a Happier and Healthier Life
I spoke at the Winnipeg Healing Connections Festival last weekend. I do a lot of presentations about what to eat and why, I teach gluten...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 13, 20174 min read


Become Your Own n=1
In studies, “n” refers to the number of subjects that are being studied. The number 1 indicates that there is one person in the study....

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 9, 20172 min read


5 Steps to Mastering Your Mornings
What you choose to do in the morning can often influence how your day will run. Making deliberate, yet small changes to your morning...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 6, 20172 min read


Balsamic Roasted Broccoli
I hesitated on posting this as a recipe because it's so freaking easy. But, I wish I would have come up with it a few years ago because...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 3, 20171 min read


Guest Post: Beautycounter with Dr. Crystal Neal
For the past few years I have been on a continuous vision quest for clean, safe, and effective skin care products. Over the last 10 years...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 31, 20173 min read


Your Grocery Guide
When it comes to mastering your food decisions, grocery shopping plays a huge role. No matter where you shop or what you like to eat,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 27, 20173 min read
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