The Institute
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Holistic Nutrition
Among the five Blue Zones identified globally, Okinawa, Japan, stands out for its extraordinary concentration of centenarians, individuals who live beyond 100 years, often in remarkable health. Situated in the southernmost part of Japan,
Have you ever thought about how chewing your food can actually change your metabolism? Proper chewing doesn’t just make eating easier; it plays a key role in how efficiently your body digests and absorbs nutrients,
What if the key to living longer wasn’t hidden in a pill or a high-tech lab—but in how we eat, live, and connect with others? That’s exactly what the Blue Zones teach us.
For many years, food scientists have advocated the use of the Glycemic Index as a useful tool in avoiding certain foods which might cause blood sugar to rise. It is a ranking system that tells you how fast the sugar content of a food is released into your bloodstream.
Blood Glucose Regulation
We typically think of the pancreas with respect to blood glucose but the liver is key to regulating this important nutrient. In response to the pancreatic hormones insulin and glucagon,
So what’s the scoop on caffeine? One minute someone says caffeine is good for you, and the following week you’re reading that it causes exhaustion, fatigue and addiction.
It is estimated that approximately 80% of the world’s population uses caffeine on a daily basis,
Water is more integral to life than anything else, comprising approximately 60% of the human body—around 40 liters for the average adult. It’s no surprise, then, that water is deeply connected to life itself.
Protein is one of the essential macronutrients. While it is widely recognized that protein is needed for energy and muscle building, the myriad roles of protein within our bodies is underappreciated.