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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
Ultra-processed foods now make up a significant portion of daily caloric intake in many populations. These products are designed for convenience and shelf stability, relying heavily on ingredients...
By Helen Papaconstantinos BA, CNP, RNCP
As spring comes to a close and we move closer to the warmer summer weather, it is appropriate to re-think our health following yet another harsh winter. Spring...
In this edition of our Blue Zones Series, we explore Loma Linda, California, the only officially recognized Blue Zone in the United States. Located in Southern California, this small city has become...
By ALISS TERPSTRA CNP
Recently, there was an article published in a journal for nuclear imaging and diagnostics research that discussed a study showing an apparent link between fluoride and coronary...
Discovering the Secrets of Longevity in Central America
In the search for regions where people live longer, healthier lives, Dan Buettner and his team identified five distinct “Blue Zones” across the...
Practical Ways to Incorporate Holistic Nutrition into Your Routine for Lasting Health and Well-being
Incorporating holistic nutrition into your daily routine doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. By focusing on whole, minimally processed foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and lean...
The Science and Culture Behind Italy’s Exceptional Longevity
Sardinia, Italy, is internationally recognized as one of the original “Blue Zones,” regions where people live exceptionally long and...
Intermittent fasting (IF) has captured attention across the health world — and for good reason. More than just a trend, this flexible eating rhythm shows promising potential to support metabolism...
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...
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...
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.
Originally studied and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...