When you think about the types of nutrients your body needs, what comes to mind? Most people immediately think of macronutrients — protein, carbs, and fat. The more nutrition-aware might add micronutrients to the list. But here’s what might surprise you: your body’s full “operating system” actually requires four distinct nutrient categories to function at […]
The 11 pathways of aging are not inevitable – and according to Michael Greger MD, each one can be slowed or blocked with the right foods, movement, and lifestyle habits. Think of your body like a control panel with eleven switches. Some turn on energy and repair. But too many of us accidentally leave the […]
Exercise ranks number 12 on Michael Greger MD’s Daily Dozen checklist – last but certainly not least, backed by overwhelming evidence for its health benefits. Daily movement is one of the few lifestyle habits shared by every Blue Zone population on earth. And here’s the good news: it doesn’t require a gym, expensive equipment, a […]
Lutein benefits your brain in ways most people have never heard of — and if you follow a whole-food, plant-based diet, you’re likely already eating the best foods for your brain’s health. The human brain weighs about 3 pounds but burns roughly 20% of your food and oxygen intake, making it the hardest-working organ in […]
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