Most people think that being a people pleaser is simply being unable to say no. However, people pleasing can show up in another way without using the word. Another way is to agree and pretend that what others say and do aligns with your perspective and values, knowing deep inside that it goes against everything […]
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If you were to bring up the topic of aging in a conversation, you tend to get different responses based on age group and lifestyle. You may hear statements like “I’m not thinking about that right now, ” it’s a slow process,” or “I’m looking forward to aging gracefully.” It may come as a surprise
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If you’re trying to cut back on red meat but still enjoy a tasty burger, it’s possible to find healthy and delicious plant-based substitutes for the traditional meat burger if you know what to look for when browsing the grocery freezer. Look for ingredients you recognize or have in your kitchen You should
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When most cooking oils at the grocery store begin with plant names like cottonseed, sunflower, corn, grapeseed, rice bran, soy, and safflower, you might think they are a healthy choice. I’m not embarrassed to admit that I used to think they were. However, how these oils react to high heat levels when cooking doesn’t
Oils: The Good and the Evil – Can You Tell Them Apart? Read More »
In a time where everyone is dedicated to becoming the best version of themselves through growth and healing, when I learned about the Japanese art of Kintsugi, I felt I had to share. Especially during the month of Mental Health Awareness, as a reminder that our mental health is just as important as our
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Tracking your daily food intake helps you understand its value and your relationship with food. You will also learn to pay attention to the physical signals your body is sending.
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Being told a few days later, after your yearly check-up, that you have high cholesterol and need to watch what you eat doesn’t mean you can only eat from a specific, repetitive list of foods. Feeling worried and thinking that eating may no longer be enjoyable and that you have limited food choices is
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When all the parts of the digestive system work well, the body will produce a sufficient amount of GLP-1 hormone and two other important hormones, CCK and PYY. These three hormones are secreted in the gut during or at the beginning of a meal. Then they travel through the vagus nerve and bloodstream to
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First, many people may not be aware that GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) is a hormone naturally produced in the small intestine, brain, and pancreas. It’s released after a meal to help the body control blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to release insulin to prevent blood sugar levels from becoming too high or too low.
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Forest Bathing has been found to reduce stress, improve concentration, and lower blood pressure.
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