An improved life through better health
Watched this documentary yesterday and thought it very well produced - lots of data and not only doctors but also sportspeople sharing their knowledge and experience. The Game Changers, available on Netflix and other platforms. Some facts addressed: is protein from meat better than from plants? can a high-performance sportsperson compete on a plant-based diet?... Continue Reading →
We have long known for example, that a diet centered around whole plant-foods – fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, beans, nuts and seeds – significantly reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. In fact, a low-fat plant-based diet is the only diet to have been shown to actually reverse established coronary artery disease. https://www.ecowatch.com/plant-based-diet-health-benefits-2645576295.html
Two flavours are available, Original and Almond & Pumpkin Seeds, both of which reportedly feature natural prebiotic chicory root fibre and wheat bran fibre to nourish ‘good’ bacteria in the gut. The company also claims that the cereal is low in sugar. https://www.foodbev.com/news/kelloggs-launches-all-bran-prebiotic-oaty-clusters/
If you’re going to develop the next big health, fitness, or recipe app — you’ll first need to learn from what’s already out there. Learning about what these apps are doing right is an essential part of your early app development research. https://southfloridareporter.com/building-a-health-fitness-or-recipe-app-start-with-solid-research/
“Food Fix shines a light on what is happening with our food system while sharing ways for readers to make a real change,” the model said in a review for the book. “Dr. Hyman’s book inspires us to set out on a path to improve our personal health and, at the same time, the health of... Continue Reading →
So what else might explain the results? For one, the study authors write, “people are typically more motivated to avoid losses than to seek gains.” This irrational tendency, known as “loss aversion,” is a cornerstone of behavioral economics. As Nudge author Cass Sunstein, wrote, “a 5-cent tax on the use of a grocery bag is likely to have... Continue Reading →
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