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Ultra-processed Foods, Especially Those with Sugar Substitutes, Linked to Depression in Women

This year has brought about new information concerning sugar substitutes, leading many to reconsider their consumption levels. As information piles up about the higher risk of stroke, heart attack, potential damage to DNA, higher likelihood of obesity, disruption to your gut microbiome, and more- it all begs the question- should we be consuming these substitutes… Continue reading Ultra-processed Foods, Especially Those with Sugar Substitutes, Linked to Depression in Women

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Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging

Calorie restriction isn't new. Many weight-loss strategies are built around the premise that a calorie deficit is what is needed to lose pounds. And it's true. Consuming more than the quantity of calories your body needs will only lead to a surplus, which results in weight gain over time. Weight loss, and maintaining a healthy… Continue reading Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging

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10 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

Eating a diet full of whole foods, including fruits and vegetables, ensures your body operates at its best. The recommended daily amount of fruits for adults is 1.5-2 cups, and 2-3 cups of vegetables. Sources share that only 1 out of 10 Americans actually eats the recommended amounts, with the rest of us needing to… Continue reading 10 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies

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Opioid Receptors and Weight Loss

As we shared last week, opioid receptors aren’t just involved in pain relief. They are are a vital aspect to reproduction, growth, weight, respiration, immunological responses, as well as gastrointestinal function and pathophysiology. Opioids and opioid receptors are most often referred to in the mainstream media in terms of their pain relief properties, or the… Continue reading Opioid Receptors and Weight Loss

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What To Eat When Living With IBS

There’s no question diet, exercise and calories have an impact on weight. But many other factors aid in weight loss. From sleeping patterns, different types of fats, hormones, eating times, light levels, stress, and more. Now I’d like to focus on how different gastrointestinal issues can change the health of the 40 trillion microbes living… Continue reading What To Eat When Living With IBS