This is the 3rd article in a (non-sequential) series on brain health. Find the prior articles here and here. The foods we eat play a crucial role in maintaining cognitive health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases. Our brains require a steady supply of nutrients to function optimally. Indeed, it’s estimated half of our Calorie intake is utalized by our brains! Give…
Five Substances Found in Animal-Based Diets Animal products have long been touted as essential sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, the consumption of animal-based foods also comes with significant health risks. Today, we’ll explore five hazardous substances found in animal-based products—saturated fat, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR), and endotoxins—and…
In the first part of this series, we discussed the importance of focusing on the quality of what we eat rather than restricting certain foods. Now, let’s delve into the diet secrets of the world’s longest-living populations, found in regions known as Blue Zones. What insights can we gain from 5 cultures that all eat differently from one another? Can…
Introduction What was I going to blog on today? Oh Yeah. . . brain fog, memory loss & cognitive decline! -Yes, that WAS intentional. As if you didn’t know 😉.We all want to actively GROW our brain power, not just preserve it. And this series of articles will address that as well as the unfortunate other side: brain fog, cognitive…
Yes! That was me speaking!Something people are often shocked by. While I rarely eat animal products, I don’t consider myself a vegan. What does that mean about my diet? In today’s world, dietary labels like “vegan,” “vegetarian,” and “pescatarian” are increasingly common. There’s also “keto,” “paleo,” and more. However, rather than focusing on what we exclude from our diets, let’s look…
24 Longevity Products for 2024 Longevity as I define it is simply the ability to be able to continue to do the things you love at any age. Personally, I plan to live healthfully to 104 and have spent much of my life studying how. We have few role models for healthy longevity in this country. So over the remainder…
It happens almost every day. Someone sees me doing something they perceive as ‘difficult’ regarding diet or exercise. They say something like, “I just don’t have the willpower to do that.” Heres’ the truth. . . I too, have little willpower. Don’t set a chocolate dessert in my frig (or in front of my face) and expect me to NOT…
It’s the first week of January. The new year. I’m wondering, how are you doing? I mean how are you REALLY doing? Are you taking the steps that mean your health will be better next year than it is today? Unfortunately, in this country, people often wait till a crisis happens to change. Crises that are often indicated ahead of…
I find it grim. The average American gains 8 lbs. Over the holidays! That’s a full dress size! But worse are the health effects: the cholesterol gunking up your arteries and more. But I’m going to skip all the grim reaper crap (the details about what it’s doing to your body) cuz you already know it. And get to the…
Long term wellness goals: Bigger than how you’ll look at the reunion. What do you love that you want to STILL be able to do. . . at age 80?!