I just asked ChatGPT, “If I was stranded on a desert island for the rest of my life and had an unlimited supply of just seven foods, what should they be?” It said: “Eggs, sweet potatoes, salmon, spinach, lentils, almonds, and bananas.” I said, “Wouldn’t these six foods be better than your seven:…
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Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and over 60 plants, is a widely consumed “energy booster.” However, its energizing effects are more illusion than reality—caffeine doesn’t create energy but instead borrows it from the body’s future reserves, especially as the body desensitizes to it, requiring more for the same effects. Here’s how it works…
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I’m sure you are familiar with “flu season” and the uptick in illnesses during the winter. This yearly cycle usually starts to ramp up at the end of September. Most people blame this on the “back to school” time of the year, with kids spreading bugs between each other and then bringing them home to…
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The FDA term GRAS stands for “Generally Recognized As Safe,” regarding food and chemical additives and ingredients. Over 1000 chemical additives are currently used in processed food that are neither safety reviewed nor tested by the FDA, which includes natural flavors. According to a long-standing FDA ruling from the 1950s, food companies can conclude that…
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For centuries, people turned to nature for remedies to ease suffering, often observing how a plant’s appearance provided clues to its healing properties. Ancient physicians believed these visual cues were part of a divine design, guiding them toward cures. By the medieval period, the idea that a plant’s resemblance to a body part revealed its…
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Embarking on a fitness journey can be challenging, but personal training makes it a lot easier and more effective. With a personal trainer, you receive one-on-one guidance tailored to your unique fitness needs. This ensures you’re not just working out but doing the right exercises that match your goals and abilities. Moreover, personalized fitness plans…
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