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Potatoes have gotten a bad rap over the years. They’ve been lumped in with “white carbs,” blamed for weight gain and treated like something you should avoid if you’re trying to eat healthier. But the truth is not all potatoes are created equal. And when you move away from the pale, fried, heavily salted version that most of us think of first, potatoes can look very different nutritionally. In fact,…
I’ve been meaning to write a blog about resistance training for a while. Mostly to share my experience and to encourage you to engage in this type of activity because of the general health benefits. A couple of years ago, I made the resolution to add resistance training to my routine. I ended up enrolling in a supervised program not too far from my home (which made it super convenient to go) where I…
Beets have earned their reputation as one of the best foods for healthy blood pressure and circulation. But here’s something most people don’t realize… The real magic doesn’t begin in your stomach. It begins in your mouth. Beets are naturally rich in dietary nitrates — plant compounds your body can use to produce nitric oxide (NO), one of the most important molecules for healthy circulation. NO signals blood vessels to…
If you’re over 65, you’ll want to pay close attention to this one. I’m a month away from 70, and I hate to exercise. I know I need to, but it’s just such a pain! “Exercise is actually really complicated, because you have to decide how many repetitions, how far, how many sets, how much rest and how many times per week … It’s hard work, so there’s huge problems…
For years, we’ve been told to watch the salt, sugar and unhealthy fats in processed foods. And for good reason. Ultra-processed foods have been linked again and again to higher risks for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and early death. But researchers are still trying to answer an important question: What exactly makes these foods so harmful? Is it the sodium? The sugar? The refined carbs? The lack…
New research shows 10 minutes of intense exercise may reduce colon cancer risk by triggering protective protein changes and gene activation in cancer
Movement activates your brain’s natural waste removal system, helping clear proteins linked to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through cerebrospinal fluid.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to severe post-operative pain. Women lacking vitamin D experience 3x more pain after surgery and higher opioid use.
New research reveals how leucine supports mitochondrial function and boosts cellular energy production for healthier aging after 50.
Meta-analysis confirms vitamin D supplementation improves depression symptoms with dose-response effect. Study finds strongest benefits at 5,000 IU daily.