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Have you heard about the popular new diet trend called intermittent fasting? It’s been popping up in health blogs, Instagram stories, and Twitter feeds, but intermittent fasting is not a new concept or a passing fad. In fact, intermittent fasting is not really a diet—it’s a pattern of eating which Larry and I have been doing for almost 2 years now. It goes way back ... Continue Reading
There are many benefits to integrating more plant sources of protein into our lives. For you to integrate more plant proteins into your life, this post from The Hearty Soul shares a list of 10 high protein plant foods that have more protein than an egg! Protein is the celebrity of macronutrients; you will rarely hear a bad word spoken about protein, unlike the other ... Continue Reading
Is it true that you can add years to your life by making smarter food choices? Believe it or not, it is! Our life span is dependent on several factors; however, following a healthy lifestyle and sticking to a nutrient-packed diet can slow the aging process and help ward off age-related diseases, including heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. The first step toward ... Continue Reading
10% of the people in this Italian village enjoy longevity in their lives! Their secret? Rosemary, diet and lots of sex. This post from Big Think unlocks some of the keys to healthy aging. Acciaroli is a quaint little town in south-west Italy. Tucked into the Cilento coast 85 miles south of Naples, its winding cobblestone roads, small stone houses, and friendly locals could ... Continue Reading
Most Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein for breakfast, a bit of protein at lunch and an overabundance of protein at dinner. As long as they get their recommended dietary allowance of about 60 grams, it's all good, right? This research shows that the typical cereal or carbohydrate-dominated breakfast, a sandwich or salad at lunch and overly large serving ... Continue Reading
