“All diseases begin in the gut.”
- Hippocrates
The Second Brain
The gut is sometimes called the “second brain” because it releases neurotransmitters that affect your behavior and mood.
Additionally, it has about 70 to 80 percent of your immune system.
Nutrients found in most vegetables contain potassium, dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, and folate (folic acid) which supports red blood cell creation.
A diet...
“The perfect man looked after himself before looking to help others.”
― Chuang Tzu
Practice Self-Care
To take care of myself, I eat healthily, meditate, and exercise on a regular basis. In addition, I am proactive in my recovery.
For example, since I enjoy weightlifting and rock climbing, I oftentimes feel sore after my workouts. To help with recuperation, I invest in the following:
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
― Aristotle
The Three Forms of Carbohydrates
The three forms of carbohydrates are monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. To understand what each form is, let’s break them down into smaller components.
Monosaccharides are simple carbohydrates because of their simple chemical structure with one sugar.
They include glucose, fructose, and...
"Sleep is that golden key that ties health and our bodies together."
― Thomas Dekker
The Different Stages of Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, you may need to sleep for seven to nine hours per night. Despite having enough sleep, have you ever felt tired in the morning?
Low-quality sleep may be your cause.
During sleep, your brain goes into sleep cycles that alternate between non-rapid...
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
― Hippocrates
Dietary Fat
Dietary fat is the densest form of energy with nine calories per gram. It's more than double that of carbohydrates and protein with four calories.
Chemically, dietary fats consist of carbon atom chains that range from 2 to 22 in length. The state (liquid or solid) of the...
"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison."
– Ann Wigmore
History of Processed Food
Because processed food is inexpensive, it's a perfect fit for your busy and hectic lifestyle.
After its introduction in the early 1900s, processed food soared after World War I.
The new methods of processing food...
“Do or Do Not. There is No Try.”
― Yoda
The Importance of Fiber
Soluble and insoluble fiber are the two forms found in many food sources.
Digestible and stimulates the growth of healthy bacteria and fatty acids required for the colon, soluble fiber can be found in the following foods:
Bananas
Plums
Apples
Broccoli
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Almonds
Beans
Peas
On the contrary, insoluble...
"Good nutrition will prevent 95% of all diseases"
― Linus Pauling
Simple Ways to Save On Your Grocery Bill
Because buying healthy food can be expensive and challenging, here are some tips to help you save while eating healthy.
According to the Environmental Working Group, the “clean fifteen” has little or trace level of chemicals.
Therefore it's not necessary to buy organic which...
“Success isn’t always about “greatness.” It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come.”
― Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)
Cardio
Cardio originated from the Greek word kardia meaning heart. In terms of health and fitness, cardio refers to any exercise related to the heart.
It's not only helpful in losing fat, but it can also help build more muscle over time with the...
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
― Lao Tzu
The Importance of Exercise
To maximize my health, I must consume essential nutrients, have plenty of rest, and exercise regularly. Depending on my fitness level, exercise could be as simple as taking a short walk to increase my heart rate and blood flow.
I don't need an intense workout such as...