Are You Eating AGEs?
The Trouble of AGEs: AGEs are formed during cooking, especially when animal products are cooked without water. They are far worse than Maillard Reaction Products (MRPs). Reduce AGE levels by avoiding animal products, cooking with water, and consuming antioxidants.
The Vagus Nerve (And How You Can Make Use Of It)
The Vagus Nerve: The Brain-Gut Connection. Learn how to stimulate the vagus nerve for better health through massage, electrostimulation, and diaphragmatic breathing. Watch the video for a demonstration.
Making Friends With Your Gut (You Can Thank Us Later)
Our tiny gut friends keep us alive, so it pays to return the favor. Probiotics and fermented foods add diversity to your microbiome. Feed them prebiotic fibers like bananas and onions. Avoid sugar and sweeteners. Good diet, exercise, sleep, limit alcohol, and don’t smoke. Gradually transition to a plant-based diet.
Plant vs Animal Protein
Plant vs Animal Protein: A comparison of health benefits. It’s important to choose less processed options and moderate meat consumption for optimal health. A varied diet is key.
How To Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Alzheimer’s is a terminal disease that begins 20 years before symptoms appear. Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet and cognitive activity, can reduce the risk.How Too Much Salt May Lead To Organ Failure
Salt’s Health Risks: More Than Just Heart Disease! High salt levels can damage organs by peeling away blood vessel surfaces, starving them of nutrients. Reduce salt intake to protect your organs.What Does “Balance Your Hormones” Even Mean?
Hormonal Health: Understanding the Balancing Act Wondering what it means to “balance your hormones”? Learn the basics of hormone levels and how they can be influenced by various factors.Getting Your Messy Life In Order
Getting Your Life Organized: Learn the core essentials of the “Getting Things Done” method. Gather, sort, and process your tasks for a more efficient and productive life.Caesar Salad, Anyone? (Ides of March Edition!)
It reduces mortality, promotes heart health, fights cancer, manages diabetes, and lowers healthcare costs. Based on Italian peasant food, it includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, olive oil, and moderate amounts of dairy, fish, and meat.
International Women’s Day (and what it can mean for you, really)
Celebrate International Women’s Day by actively promoting equity. Learn how Slow Food is working towards fair and feminist food policies to create a better food system for all.
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Age Gracefully
Using Science to Help You Age Gracefully
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