Oct 28, 2021Why You Should Eat More PB&JsAlthough not traditionally thought of as a health food, the peanut butter & jelly sandwich is performance fuel for top athletes and could even extend your life. A few years ago, ESPN published a feature story calling the PB&J the “NBA’s Secret Addiction.” In the article, the PB&J was credited…Health2 min read
Oct 22, 2021Why You Should Eat (a High-Fiber) BreakfastSkipping breakfast is common in many intermittent fasting protocols, but research suggests this practice could shorten your life. Numerous studies show the benefits of eating breakfast, including reduced heart disease, lower risk of type 2 diabetes, less inflammation, and substantially lower all-cause mortality. Eating breakfast is beneficial, but what you…Health2 min read
Oct 12, 2021These 5 Healthy Habits Can Add Nearly 15 Years of Life ExpectancyThe United States spends the most money on health care per capita (over $12,000), yet has one of the lowest life expectancies (79.1 years) of all developed countries (rank: #46). Perhaps this is because we focus so much of our effort on treating diseases instead of preventing them in the…Health3 min read
Oct 6, 2021Work Less to Live LongerIt turns out working long hours could be shortening your life. The World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization put out a report earlier this year concluding that long working hours led to 745,000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29% increase since 2000. Specifically…Health2 min read
Sep 13, 202111 Foods and Drinks to Consume Every DayCertain foods and drinks deliver outsized benefits when included in your daily diet. Here are 11 to consume every day: 1. Coffee If you can tolerate caffeine, starting your day with coffee can power up your mind and body. …Health3 min read
Sep 2, 2021Eat These 3 Foods to Lower Blood PressureRecent studies have pointed to 3 foods with powerful effects at lowering blood pressure. The first of these foods is oat bran. A study published in April 2021 in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases found that oat bran benefits the gut microbiome and lowers blood pressure. In the…Health3 min read
Aug 30, 2021Walk More, Live LongerOur bodies were made to move. But that doesn’t mean you need to grind through high intensity interval workouts to experience the benefits of movement. The simple act of walking is powerful medicine. A number of recent studies have proven the link between walking and health and longevity. In one…Health2 min read
Aug 24, 2021Why You Need to Pay Attention to Apple Cider VinegarFood is one of the most important parts of human life. Without food, we won’t get the nutrition and fuel we need to perform optimally in our daily lives. And we know that food choices play a pivotal role in health and longevity. While your overall dietary pattern is most…Health3 min read
Aug 12, 2021This is How Much Coffee to Drink to Protect Your BrainIt is well known that coffee causes energy and alertness, but coffee can also be a potent cognitive enhancer. Coffee seems to strongly protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia — but there is a sweet spot consumption range to keep in mind. In the CAIDE study (Cardiovascular…Health2 min read
Aug 10, 2021Eat These 2 Types of Nuts to Improve Your HealthNuts can have a powerful impact on your health. Nuts are the most common snack among centenarians in the Blue Zones — the places around the world where people live the longest — where they eat two handfuls of nuts per day. Recently a couple of studies have pointed to…Health2 min read
