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.
The human body is an amazing thing and can do some pretty awesome stuff, but like most good things, there are also downsides. Let’s face it; there is an equal amount of ugly (and sometimes downright gross) for all the beauty and awesomeness of being human. Did you know we lose about 40,000 skin cells […]
Regardless of where you grew up, most of us grew up eating ketchup. I’d wager a bet that most of you reading this article have at least one bottle of ketchup in your fridge or pantry right now. Though it is a tasty condiment that pairs well with so many dishes, it is unfortunately not […]
Self-talk is an internal dialogue within our minds, combining conscious thoughts, unconscious beliefs, and biases. Many of us are familiar with this inner voice that provides a running monologue on our lives throughout the day. It serves as a way for our brains to interpret and process daily experiences. Many people wonder why they do […]
Red wine has been consumed for thousands of years, dating back to the Neolithic period in the mountains of what is now Iran. It has played a pivotal role in religious ceremonies, celebrations, and negotiations ever since. Nowadays, it is produced and consumed around the world. You can say, in general, people really like to […]
Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention in the past several years. More and more information is coming out about the vitamin, proving how critical it is for our health. The most recent study has even linked vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of death. This is what the researchers found. New […]
“Adulting is hard.” This is a phrase you commonly hear among college students and those new to the workforce, and you know what? They’re right. Being an adult is hard, but it is especially challenging when you don’t have much of the basic skills and knowledge that generations prior to the millennials and generation Z-ers […]
Inflammation in our bodies has a good side and a bad side. On one hand, it helps to heal wounds and fight infections. When that inflammation becomes chronic, however, it starts to do more harm than good. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to reduce inflammation in our bodies and combat chronic illness. One of […]
If you have experienced depression or know someone who has, then you will know how complex of an illness it is. Signs and symptoms vary from person to person, and it can often be hard for one to identify depression as the cause of these. Understanding some of the more subtle or hidden signs of […]
Nothing about having cancer is fun, and that is extended to cancer treatments. They are long, grueling, and often uncomfortable or even painful. They have terrible side effects that leave people feeling completely depleted and not themselves. One of the most common but not talked about side effects of chemotherapy treatment is Chemo brain. This […]
Most of us can’t imagine setting a world record for athletics – let alone doing it years after we’ve already turned 100. Truthfully, most of us can’t even fathom being able to still walk at that age if we even make it that far. Julia “The Hurricane” Hawkins, however, is challenging everything we’ve ever thought […]
We’ve probably all heard of the benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar at this point. It can help with stomach problems and digestion, among other things. However, apple cider vinegar can also be a useful part of your beauty routine as long as you use it correctly. This is especially important when it comes to […]
Have you ever bitten into a juicy strawberry and noticed those small white dots on the outside? These seemingly harmless dots have recently left many strawberry enthusiasts mind-blown after discovering their true identity. Let’s unravel the mystery behind those white dots and explore their significance. People Mind-Blown After Discovering What the White Dots on Strawberries […]