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Chrononutrition: Does Meal Timing Matter?

Chrononutrition is the science of how food, metabolism, meal timing, and your body clock interact. There is a growing body of research supporting the health benefits of eating at certain times during the day. This emerging field of research represents a paradigm shift...

Consistency is QUEEN: 5 Steps to Your Successful Habit Formation

Consistency: the ability to replicate a process or activity with the same level or quality over and over again. That’s the definition. And, that’s everything if someone want to find success. Regardless of one’s health goals, and the steps they take...

Is an Alcohol-Free Life for You?

Cheers to me as I celebrate 6 months of living an alcohol-free life. Upon reflection, I’m a bit shocked with how easy it’s been. I guess…I was ready. As I drank less and less, the gifts of an alcohol-free life were clear. And the benefits of this way...

Optimized Nutrition for Mental Health

There is no disputing that good nutrition helps you to achieve the best physical health. But, new research shows how important nutrition can be when it comes to mental health too. You may have experienced the impact of stress and other mental health challenges on...

Should I Be Worried About Nutrient Absorption?

Do ever worry about nutrient absorption? “You are what you eat” is a very famous saying . . . although, you may have heard the more accurate version of it: “You are what you eat and absorb.” It’s possible to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods but not get their full...

Microbiome Testing: Is the Price of Poop Analysis Worth It?

Microbiome testing is a popular way of understanding the health of our gut. The area of gut health has grown recently as gut health has shown to have remarkable effects on overall health. “Understanding the gut microbiome, its role in modulating the gut immune...