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The last few weeks, I've been highlighting some effective steps for Fixing Your Sleep.
We've had:
This fall I’ve been taking a deep dive into the Six Pillars of Health and Longevity, starting with “Just Eat Real Food!” (Get links to all the posts HERE.)
And now we're going to look into the next pillar, Sleep!
So how is your sleep?
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Over the last few weeks, we’ve reviewed the different macro and micro nutrient requirements that we consume in our food. Remember, food doesn’t just provide energy–it also gives us the building blocks for various tissues in the body and the various means of communication...
Remember the macronutrients - protein, carbohydrates and fat?
We’ve covered protein and fat so now let’s dive into carbohydrates, the most controversial of them all!
CARBOHYDRATES
The term carbohydrate (or saccharide, which means sugar) comes from the carbon, hydrogen, and...
It’s September and we’re continuing with our discussion on “Just Eat Real Food” with another of the Macronutrients: FAT. If you missed the article on Protein, click HERE. As a reminder, the Macronutrients – protein, fat and carbohydrates – are the...
What is Protein, and how much do we need?
Last week I talked about the 6 Pillars of Health and Longevity, and invited you to assess yourself to decide which of them may be a priority for you (see more and get the assessment graphic HERE). While all 6 are important, it may depend on what...
Our modern life delivers a “gut punch” of health issues!
High stress levels, too little sleep, eating ultra-processed and high-sugar foods, can all damage our gut microbiome.
The result: complications with our health, from unintentional weight changes, fatigue, skin...
Learn why fiber is an essential dietary component for preventing disease.
Fiber — we know we need it, but even with all the high-fiber foods out there, most people are still deficient.
Are you getting enough fiber?
The modern-day Western diet is highly processed and lacking in fiber, and...
This is the second in a series highlighting the Micronutrients – the “other” nutrients (other than Carbs, Fats and Proteins, that is). For last week's article on Antioxidants, see HERE. Note that Antioxidants are a particular kind of Phytonutrient, that focus...
The word "antioxidant" is one you might hear a lot, maybe from commercials on TV or posters in the supermarket.
But it can be hard to know the difference between marketing and the real benefits.
To get to the bottom of this topic, let's deep dive into five exciting facts about antioxidants and...
Flax seeds are tiny oil seeds that originated in the Middle East thousands of years ago.
Today they have gained popularity as a health food due to their high content of unique plant compounds, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and fiber, all of which link to numerous benefits.
With their mild,...
Here's the fourth in the series on culinary spices. If you missed last week, click HERE.
Cumin is an ancient spice grown in Egypt and the Middle East. It has been found in 4,000-year-old excavations in Syria and in ancient Egypt, where it was used both as a spice and as an element in...
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