Nutrition Archives – Embrace Nutrition with Wilma Shaw BCHN, HPHC

Does Your Pet Get Anxious During Fireworks?

It’s that time of year again! The time for barbecues, watermelon, and long summer nights that end with a bang. Of course, I’m talking about July 4th and the fireworks that come with it. While we humans may love watching the sky light up with colors and noise, our furry friends may find it absolutely…

Why Does My Dog Eat Their Poop?

Don’t shy away from those sweet puppy kisses…unless of course they are poop eaters!

Could Dog Leaky Gut Be The Problem?

cat and dog sitting together with healthy guts

Don’t let chronic disease be the norm for our pets. Leaky Gut is the root cause of many diseases and guess what…we have the power to heal the gut!

Halloween: More Treat & Less Trick

A New Way of Trick or Treating by Wilma Shaw, NTP, of Embrace Nutrition

What better time to shed light on our diabetes epidemic than with Halloween and COVID. Here are some ideas to remove much of the sugar from the holiday for children and adults.

Snacks Can Be Nutritious and Delicious

Finding nourishing and delicious snacks for a road trip or anytime you need something quickly is a lot easier when you have these things in mind.

Intermittent Fasting Saved Me From Myself

I was hungry all the time. My breakthrough was nourishing myself with real food & implementing basic intermittent fasting for 12 hours.

Why is drinking water so tough at times?

Do you understand the importance of drinking water and staying hydrated? Just can’t remember to drink throughout the day? This one’s for you!

Should You Be Drinking More Water?

Just how much water should you be drinking? There is no one size fits all answer like most things nutrition, however, staying hydrated will help you feel better and function better overall.

How Much “Added Sugar” is Okay?

Just how much “added sugar” should I allow in my daily routine? There is no “one size” fits all answer, but there are guidelines. What is right for you depends on your current health and your goals.

Does Eating Sugar Cause Inflammation?

Eating a lot of sugar every day can lead to low-grade inflammation in your body. This might not sound so bad, but it’s the type of inflammation that’s commonly linked to chronic health problems and obesity.