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What You Need to Know About Insulin Resistance?
Approximately 40% of US adults aged 18 to 44 were found to have insulin resistance in a 2021 study1. Maybe you have heard of insulin resistance. Or even better, you have came across it in a few of my posts. Insulin resistance is thought to precede Type II Diabetes by 10-15 years1. The more we…
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The Scoop on Fats
Do you remember being told “fats are bad”? There were claims indicating the less fat the healthier. But then, seemingly overnight, extreme high fat diets promoting weight loss were broadcasted across the net. And now, there is much information about healthy and non-healthy fats. And trans vs saturated vs unsaturated fats. Literature and recommendations have…
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How to Support Gut Health
What do you think of when you hear “gut health”? Perhaps supplements or probiotics or irritable bowel. Gut health is more than meets the eye. It is not only the gastrointestinal (GI) tract we are talking about. But an optimally functioning GI tract means other healthy body systems. Gut health is a hot topic today…
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The Sweet Truth- Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
You walk into a grocery store and can’t avoid it, there are sweeteners everywhere! Ranging from white sugar to brown sugar to honey to sucralose to Stevia to erythritol. How can you know which to choose? Is sugar “as bad as they say”? Are sugar substitutes better or worse? Let me break it down for…
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Skin Protection and Cancer Prevention
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70?3 Fortunately, the majority of skin cancers are treatable, even melanoma when identified early. I am going to discuss the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations. 4 Types of Skin Cancer: Risk Factors How…
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Macro and Micro Nutrients
Have you heard of the food pyramid containing 5 food groups: grains, meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy/fats? This is a commonly used method to help us consume a well balanced diet. While it is a useful tool it can be misleading. Now the buzz is on “macro and micro nutrients”, and rightfully so. These are…
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How to Ensure Healthy and Safe Food Consumption
Have you heard the talk that American food is unhealthy, or worse unsafe? Unfortunately, there are some truths to this. But there are things that we can do to ensure that we are consuming safe and healthy food products. I am going to discuss top food ingredients/additives to avoid, organic vs inorganic, and what you…
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Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 25% of American adults. Since 2011, studies have found that the number of cases of clinically significant liver fibrosis have more than doubled!2 NAFLD is likely underdiagnosed as there are typically no symptoms. It may take years for symptoms to develop. It is prudent to spread awareness due to…
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What’s the Secret?
Longevity, a popular topic today. How do we lead a long, healthy life? Let’s dive into it. You may find it interesting that the United States is ranked #47 in the world when it comes to life expectancy, with an average age of 82 for females and 77 for males2. Are you surprised that there…