Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner. Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.

In diabetes management, maintaining a healthy diet is crucial to help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent complications associated with the condition. Superfoods are highly nutritious foods that can support diabetes management by providing essential nutrients without causing adverse fluctuations in blood sugar levels. While no one food can solve all your health problems, these...

Water is an essential element of life, with approximately 60% of our body comprising water. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including nutrient transportation, temperature regulation, lubrication, and shock absorbency. Given its significance, there has been a rising trend suggesting that drinking water first thing in the morning yields numerous health benefits....

In recent decades, scientists have realized that heart attack symptoms can be quite different for women than for men. The journal Circulation published the findings of a multicenter study of 515 women who’d experienced a heart attack. The most frequently reported symptoms didn’t include chest pain. Instead, women reported unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Nearly 80...

The guidelines for defining healthy blood pressure levels have seen significant updates in recent years. In 2017, leading health organizations including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, alongside nine other health organizations, revised the criteria for diagnosing hypertension. These changes have important implications for individuals of all age groups and have...

Maintaining good circulation is vital for overall health and well-being. Every day, your heart tirelessly pumps blood through your circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your body’s tissues while removing waste products. The circulatory system, comprised of a network of blood vessels, plays a crucial role in keeping your body functioning optimally. Poor circulation...