Posts Tagged ‘cholesterol’
What Are Prebiotics? Benefits, Foods & Supplements
Gut health is everywhere these days—from probiotic sodas to microbiome testing kits. Yet while probiotics grab the headlines, another key player often flies under the radar: prebiotics. Many of us —especially if you eat on the run or follow a lower carb diet —aren’t getting enough of this overlooked but essential nutrient. Think of your gut…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Metabolic Health
Metabolic health is a hot topic. You’ve probably seen headlines about metabolism, blood sugar, or “metabolic resets.” But if you’re still wondering what it actually means, and why it matters, you’re not alone. Let’s start with the basics. Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes your body uses to turn food into energy. It powers everything from…
Read MoreAre Plant-Based Diets Healthy?
Plant based diets are HOT right now! You’ve probably noticed been noticing more stores carrying products that display “plant-based”on their labels. I was just in my local coffee shop yesterday and saw plant based energy bars on the counter as well as oat milk for the coffee. Plant based products like dairy free yogurts, veggie…
Read MorePCOS and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. It kills about 1 woman every 60 seconds. Having PCOS increases your risk of heart disease. This is because PCOS is a metabolic disease. February is American Heart Health Month as well as the 5thAnnual #Heart4PCOS Campaign to spread awareness of awareness of PCOS and heart…
Read MoreFiber and Heart Health
What do you think about when you hear the word FIBER? Probably your gastrointestinal tract! While fiber does help keep you “regular”, it also plays a major role in cardiovascular health, diabetes and weight management. Since heart health has been in the news a lot lately with the “eggs are no longer bad” stories, I…
Read MoreWhy Slow and Steady ALWAYS Wins the Race
How many times have you sworn off ALL carbs in attempts to lose weight? Or told yourself you had to exercise EVERY day to tone up fast? And what happens a few weeks later? You’re likely stuffing yourself with bagels or have an imprint of your butt on your couch. The problem is that most…
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