Updates from Jodi Heiden

13 Tips to Break-Up with Sugar

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:31:26 CDT

When it comes to sweets, are you like me? Eating even just a little, I instantly want more. While it hasn't been easy, I have eliminated most sugar from my diet and so can you! It can be challenging to do, so using the tips in this blog will help.

How does sugar impact our bodies? Excess sugar stresses our body by causing major inflammation, taxing our liver, and damaging our arteries. Sugar simply creates havoc on our immune system. It causes fatigue, bloating, and is the number one food choice of cancer. Because of the inflammation created, this can lead to diseases like fatty liver syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

Why is it so hard to not eat sugar? Speaking at the Get off Your Sugar Summit, Dr. Nicole Avena, an expert in the field of nutrition, diet & addiction, spoke about why sugar is so addictive. Evidence indicates that sugar causes our...

Simple Nutrition and Energy Boost

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:10:00 CDT

Even with really good intentions, we simply cannot get the nutrients we need from the food we eat or the water we drink.

Avoiding processed food and choosing to eat whole-food is an important aspect of proper health. There are important things to consider when choosing a supplement too. About 90% of supplements today are synthetic so our bodies don't know what to do with them. They will simply go out the other end. Choosing a whole-food supplement will allow your body to benefit.

I feel so much more energized and confident that I've given my body something truly nutritious after . . .

Do you know if your blood is healthy?

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:43:26 CDT

Have you ever found yourself feeling worn down and horribly stressed? That was me. As I was looking for relief, I had a live blood analysis done.

Here's how it went:

When I got to my appointment, the examiner first showed me what healthy red blood cells should look like. They should be round with space between them. That space is oxygen. She pricked my finger and put the slide with my blood droplet under the microscope.

What my cells looked like

As I watched, the screen showed the quality of my blood and the examiner said my blood was . . .

Free Radicals & Antioxidants: Why it matters to your health

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:19:26 CDT

Why using Dryer Sheets & Candles can harm you (and Safe Options)

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:37:49 CDT

Do you assume when buying something that it's safe for you and your loved ones? Yup, that was me! About 10 years ago I learned a few things that disappointed and frustrated me. To help you avoid similar mistakes, allow me to share more and offer safer choices for you and your family.

Why is this even a conversation we need to have?

The Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 grandfathered in an estimated 62,000+ chemicals currently used in products today. This means these chemicals haven’t had safety testing. Manufacturers of personal care and cleaning products like cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, detergents, furniture polish, and more, are protected by trade secret laws that allow them to...

Welcome to my blog! Here’s where we are headed

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:17:00 CDT