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Tips, tricks, recipes, and hacks to make your diet a successful one.
Some unknown facts about nails
The Nails are clone like plates which are present on the tips of our fingers and toes. They help to protect the tips of the fingers and toes, but do you know what our nails are made up of and how do they grow long? Well, the nails are made up of keratin protein.
Parveen BalochPublished 12 days ago in LongevityThe unknown facts about liver
Liver is one of the most important and 2nd largest organ after skin you can say the largest internal organ of our body. The liver performs various function, but the major work performed by the liver is the filtration of the blood. Like water is filtered by kidney, liver also filters the blood, remove the waste harmful materials, and provide us the purified blood.
Parveen BalochPublished 13 days ago in LongevityIs MSG bad for you?
What is MSG? In 1968, Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok felt ill after dinner at a Chinese restaurant. He wrote a letter detailing his symptoms to a prestigious medical journal, pondering whether his illness had resulted from eating monosodium glutamate— also known as MSG. Kwok’s connection between his headache and this common seasoning in American Chinese cuisine was just a hunch. But his letter would dramatically change the world's relationship with MSG, inspiring international panic, biased science, and sensationalist journalism for the next 40 years.
Debunking Nutrition Myths: Let's Get Real About What You Eat!
Have you ever wondered if everything you've been told about nutrition is actually true? Are you confused by the endless stream of conflicting information about what foods are good for you and what foods are bad? In this article, we will dive into some common nutrition myths and uncover the truth behind what's really on your plate.
DR. Suryaveer kadiyanPublished 14 days ago in LongevityAmbiguous Loss & Body Image
Something that comes up in my work with clients often (and that I didn’t anticipate ever seeing as a dietitian) is the desire to improve body image while also feeling really frustrated that the body isn’t getting smaller via nutrition and self-care. More and more I’ve come to identify this as part of grief and loss work, and as I was pursuing my Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health a term that came up was “ambiguous loss”.
Emily the Period RDPublished 15 days ago in LongevityArtificially-Sweetened Drinks May Increase Heart Disease Risk by 20%, New Study Shows
If you drink artificially-sweetened beverages regularly, recent research suggests it might be impacting your heart health. A new study, published March 5th, 2024, in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a journal of the American Heart Association, has found a potential link between consuming artificially-sweetened drinks and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib).1 AFib is a common condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart failure and other heart-related issues.2 Specifically, the researchers observed a 20% increase in AFib risk for those who drank more than 2 liters of artificially-sweetened beverages each week. These findings are timely, considering an estimated 12.1 million Americans will have AFib by 2030.3 Read on to learn more about this compelling new study and what you can do to minimize your risk.
Kaly JohnesPublished 15 days ago in Longevity9 Natural & Effective Ways to Lower Blood Pressure, According to Heart Experts
One of the many reasons I love being a dietitian is sharing with people how powerful food truly is. Certain foods can help manage health conditions such as diabetes, and others can help support the healthy functioning of internal systems such as our digestive tract. Even more so, food can also boost our energy levels, improve our mood and lower blood pressure, which is especially important for those managing hypertension.
Kaly JohnesPublished 15 days ago in LongevityThe Best Avocado Deviled Eggs
Tips from the Test Kitchen Expert advice and tips straight from EatingWell's Test Kitchen If you want a smoother filling, push the egg yolk mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any clumps.
Kaly JohnesPublished 15 days ago in LongevityI Have Type 1 Diabetes & These Are the Snacks I Eat Daily for Steady Blood Sugars
I am a pro-snacker and I also have type 1 diabetes. When I was diagnosed nearly four years ago, my health care team warned me that my snacking days might be over. But as a dedicated foodie and lover of grazing, I had to find some snacks that helped my blood sugars stay in a healthy range for me.
Kaly JohnesPublished 15 days ago in LongevityCultivating Inner Peace: A Guide to Spiritual Wellness
Cultivating Inner Peace: A Guide to Spiritual Wellness Many people turn to spirituality as a deep well during challenging times in their lives. It strengthens inner serenity and gives us a feeling of unity with something bigger than ourselves. For each person, the concept of spirituality has a different meaning. As diverse as the people who practice them are the various spiritual beliefs and customs. The variety of impacts they can have on our mental health is one thing they all have in common. Our mental health is impacted by spirituality in many different ways. Your beliefs or sense of meaning and purpose are what make you spiritual. It is the source of your life's sense of significance or worth. Spirituality is not the same as religion, despite what many people may believe. However, they are connected. It is possible to be spiritual without adhering to a particular religion. People who identify as religious may adhere to a particular faith and may be associated with particular groups or customs.
Hridya SharmaPublished 15 days ago in LongevitySugar-Free Revolution: The Two-Week Challenge for a New You
what would actually happen to your body if you really gave up sugar, I mean completely, for two weeks? Let's take a look at that.
Abeer AbbasPublished 22 days ago in Longevity8 Ways Rosemary Can Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health
*Contains Affiliate Links* There is a big bushy rosemary tree near where I live, and I can use it anytime I like. Since I am a nurse and have always enjoyed using herbs instead of traditional medicine, I have compiled a list of ways to use Rosemary to maintain a healthy life. It can also benefit when incorporated into your spiritual practice, such as meditation.
sara burdickPublished 23 days ago in Longevity