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Soy is one of the few plant foods that is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
Inflammation is a natural part of the body's healing process, but when it becomes chronic it can contribute to other health conditions. The good thing is we have some control through the foods that we eat.
Prebiotics are a type of indigestible dietary fiber that encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Traditional probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms, mainly bacteria and some yeasts, that help, maintain a healthy balance in the gut microbiome.
Simple ways to beat the winter blues supporting both our physical and mental wellbeing include getting enough sleep, exercise, connecting with others and eating well.
Preventative medicine focuses on spotting risks early and avoiding chronic diseases where possible.
Lifestyle medicine recognizes that many of the most common chronic diseases we face today are strongly influenced by the way we live each day.
Exposing our bodies to cold water can have powerful benefits, both mentally and physically.
Adrenal insufficiency or stress-related burnout are more appropriate terms to describe what is commonly called adrenal fatigue.
"Am I healthy?" is a question that many of us wonder about. There are several ways we can test to ensure that we have optimal health and it is good to know that there are options outside of the conventional testing methods.
In a world where carbohydrates are often labelled as "good" or "bad", it's easy to lose sight of the deeper truth: our bodies don't function in isolated parts, and neither do the foods we eat.
Today we discussed the DASH and carnivore diets as well as the benefits of mindful eating
Intermittent fasting focuses on time-restricted eating and can be applied to many different diets, but it's important to eat nutritious foods during the eating window.
The Vegan diet is a 100% plant-based diet which is usually grounded in environmental or ethical concerns. This talk explores the pros and cons of this way of eating
The Paleo diet focuses on the elimination of grains and the inclusion of proteins and healthy fats, whereas the plant-based diet includes grains and legumes, but eliminates most animal proteins
Low carbohydrate and Ketogenic diets can be very similar. The difference is that with a ketogenic diet you reduce carbohydrates to a degree that your body starts to make ketones instead of glucose for fuel.
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most sustainable eating plans and comprises whole foods that are rich in nutrients.
Health changes take time and effort. Laying good foundations and making realistic and sustainable goals will go a long way in helping us stick to them
Managing stress is vital for our wellbeing and it is also important for us to set realistic goals for the changes we hope to implement.
Healthy sleep and adequate hydration is vital for our wellbeing. Many of us are not getting enough of either so this talk highlights the importance of both.
Taking on strenuous exercise too soon at the beginning of the year can set us back and do more harm than good. Rather start slowly and build on your ability so that you can sustain good exercise habits for the year.