Mikkie's Corner

Artificial vs. Natural Sweeteners: The Impact
In the last 2 corners you learner about the different alternative sweeteners to sugar. We often turn to these sweeteners to help reduce calories and manage weight—but not all sweeteners

History of Artificial Sweeteners 2 – “Natural Sweeteners”
As promised this week I am diving into alternatives to Artificial sweeteners (AS), that are still sugar free, as many people are wanting a more natural source without the caloric

History of Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners (AS), also known as “non-nutritive” sweeteners, can be 200 to 20,000 times sweeter than regular sugar (sucrose). Many of the most common ones were discovered by accident—then intentionally

Your Liver Won’t Shout… But It Is Speaking
A condition I’m seeing more frequently with clients these days is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As the name suggests, it’s not related to alcohol, but is often linked to

Gals Start Lifting – Guys Train Your Heart Too
For far too long, there have been misconceptions about women and weight training. Somewhere along the way, we normalized men lifting weights and women sticking to cardio — when in

It Won’t Happen to Me… Until It Does
Most of us already know what’s good for us and what is not when it comes to our health —so why don’t we actually do it? It’s not entirely your


