Visceral Fat Is Not Your Friend
Do you know what surprises people the most when it comes to health in general and healthy aging, or a better menopause transition (and post menopause), which are the two areas I focus on in my work. That it’s the …
Aging better is an interactive process – How to reduce the risk of frailty
Do you think of aging as a slow and steady process or more like a speedy ride? You may remember that a while back I mentioned a study that showed humans go through two aging ‘dips’, using millions of data points …
Why we need to know about visceral fat and its impact on health
Do you know what surprises people the most when it comes to health in general and healthy aging, or a better menopause transition (and postmenopause), which are the two areas I focus on in my work. That it’s the simple …
Pan-fried tofu sandwich with veggies
I adapted this simple yet amazingly delicious dish from my favourite plant-based chef Derek Sarno. It has all sorts of veggies, including fermented (naturally, and yes, double pun!) and it is so good as brunch or lunch with a fresh …
How to think about processed foods, from minimally processed to ultra processed
Long title, I know, but now you know what to expect in this post. This whole processed food topic has become a contentious one in the last few years. On the one hand, there are those who say most food …
Why alcohol is not your best friend
Every summer-end/fall I buy grapes that remind me of my childhood. Coronation grapes to be precise, though we had some green ones that tasted similar, minus the tang that comes with the purple skin. My family made wine from the …
Intrinsic motivation is a must for healthy aging
A few days I saw something on social media that got my attention (I know, I know…). It was a photo collage. A famous actor posing at the age of 60 something, versus a much younger version of herself, same …
7 Foods I Eat Daily or a Few Times a Week and Why
I don’t believe in superfoods. There, I said it. Might as well get it out of the way from the start. I mean, the superlative can apply to a crunchy apple or cucumber (my favorite summer snack!), and it can …
Accepting our bodies as they change during perimenopause and beyond
Few things can be as humbling as the changes our bodies go through as we enter perimenopause. For most women that’s their early or mid 40s, though it can sometimes happen sooner or later than during the fourth decade (talk …
Intermittent fasting – A few things to consider
Over the last few years we got to see many studies and systematic reviews touting the benefits of intermittent fasting. A 2020 systematic review concluded that IF shows promise for treating obesity, which is a risk factor in cardiovascular disease, …