Aging versus Healthy Aging
Here’s something I hear often from people in their 50s and beyond I get to chat with: I never thought of aging being the way it is. Meaning: our bodies change in various ways as we age. And here’s something …
Type 2 diabetes is preventable – why stats, facts and science matter
Do you know anyone with prediabetes, diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes in the future? I do, and it’s not just a few isolated cases. And, sadly, the stats can morph that anecdotal evidence into facts. Also, what we …
Let’s talk AGE (aka advanced glycation end products)
Do you like crème brulée? How about grilled meats? Chips? French fries? There is something appetizing about the caramelized or roasted foods or crunchy foods, and I know that’s partly why bringing up their ugly side may not win me …
Why you should love flax seeds
Have you ever used flax seeds instead of eggs? Or considered consuming this mighty seed daily in cereal, yogurt or salads? If the answer is no, I hope I will have you convinced by the end of the post. Simply …
Inflammation, why some is bad, and how to reduce it
Have you ever heard that a little bit of stress is good for you but too much becomes harmful? The good The same applies to inflammation. A cut or a scrape will cause a local reaction: pain, heat, redness and …
Eat dandelions!
A fair warning: the title is not a metaphor or a figure of speech. I mean it: Eat dandelions. Here’s the thing: most people think of dandelion as a weed and continue to wage war against it every chance they …
Eat colours for health and longevity, and happiness too
What’s the secret to a long and healthy life? That’s the million-dollar question (or a billion, if you consider inflation these days). Is it healthy food, low stress levels, regular physical activity? You can definitely add more to the list, …