Healthy Reads is a collection of practical, science-backed articles on eating well and feeling better — covering nutrition, stress and burnout, sleep, hormones and menopause, healthy habits, and natural ways to relax. Written by Catherine Polet, a certified holistic nutrition health coach, each one is here to give you clear, realistic steps you can use straight away — no fads, no guilt, no extremes. Browse by topic below, or just start reading.

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Sugar cravings: How to reduce them

Sugar cravings are common. These may be side effects of certain foods in your diet or a bad habit that has reprogrammed your brain. But some sugar cravings may be the result of an underlying nutritional deficiency.

Consider these tips to reduce sugar cravings in the long term.

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How to improve your PMS symptoms to feel better

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can hit you out of nowhere. You can feel irritated, bloated or just plain tired.

You don’t have to let it hold you back from everyday life. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with frequent exercise, good sleep hygiene, and reducing stress can help you control the bloating, depression, irritability and mood changes associated with PMS. Here’s what you can do to feel better.

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Let's talk about cravings

Why do we have craving?

Having cravings is pretty common. Everyone experiences it, especially with junk food. And there are different reasons why each person has food cravings.