Unlike whole grains, refined grains (e.g., white flours and white pasta) are more likely to lead to obesity, dysregulation of blood sugar, and chronic inflammation. These are the types of carbohydrates we may want to be careful with, but swearing off carbs entirely can be harmful to your health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Remember: Fruits,…
You may associate reading nutrition labels with trying to lose weight, but the truth is, reading food labels is an important practice for everyone.
Understanding all the components of a label can be a bit tricky, but once you know what you're looking for, reading labels becomes an easy habit.
Here are 3 quick…
1. Hydrate: the brain can easily confuse dehydration with hunger. How much water should you drink? Half your body weight in oz per day. For example, If you weigh 140lb you should be drinking 70oz of water per day.
2. Get Good Sleep: Ghrelin is a hormone that controls our cravings for carbohydrates and simple…
Collagen is the body's most abundant protein, made up of amino acid, or peptides. It glues our bones, cartilage, skin and blood vessels together. It's what makes our tissues grow, mature and move. Its presence under your skin can keep it from sagging over time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Starting in our 20s, our bodies…
You may be eating clean and buying organic food, but it's just as important to use non-toxic cookware to ensure that you’re keeping your family safe.
It's important that you pay attention to the type of cookware you use especially nonstick cookware, which could be made using poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances…
Blanching, or quick boiling, is another way to prepare vegetables quickly and "cleanly." Blanching helps to break down the fiber of raw vegetables more so than steaming, which may aid digestion. Blanching vegetables also removes the raw flavor and brightens up their color.
To blanch vegetables, simply follow these steps: 1. Bring water…
I love audiobooks and podcasts. A lot of what I learn from audiobooks, podcasts + my own search influences what I share on this platform.
Today, I’m sharing my top 10 podcasts! Hope you find this list useful.
The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hayman - If you're interested in food, food policy and…
Iron is an essential mineral that serves several important functions, its main being to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood cells. However, the body cannot produce iron on its own and it is important that we incorporate iron-rich foods as part of a healthy diet.
If you're like me…
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I recommend that you focus on the quality of your food first when it comes to supporting your health. When you switch from processed food to real, whole foods your nutrient density increases. However, sometimes we need a little boost in getting the right amount of specific nutrients due to the quality of certain foods,…