Fasting has been a part of life for centuries. People have historically undertaken fasts at different times of the year or at certain phases of their lives, usually for religious purposes. It has traditionally been used for cleansing and purifying in preparation for an important holy day, such as during Lent, Ramadan, and Yom Kippur.ContinueContinue reading “Intermittent Fasting 101”
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Today, Focus on Love
As I’m writing this, it is early morning on Valentine’s Day. I’m thinking about ways to express love. Traditionally, of course, Valentine’s Day is about showing love to others, but I want you to think a little differently. Yes, show those around you how much you love them, but I want you to show yourselfContinueContinue reading “Today, Focus on Love”
Sugar’s Just Desserts
What is your favorite sugary treat? Everyone has one. It’s probably something that your grandmother gave you when you were feeling bad or something you got for a special treat when you were a good kid. Sugar makes us feel so good. How can it possibly be bad? Well, aside from causing cavities. The seeminglyContinueContinue reading “Sugar’s Just Desserts”
Relationship Advice From a Food Nerd
I am a self-proclaimed food nerd. I love to geek out on the theory behind why diets work or don’t work. I want to know the best way to eat, how to optimize performance, decrease aging, increase energy, eliminate disease, and live a fuller life. This didn’t just come to me. I had to fixContinueContinue reading “Relationship Advice From a Food Nerd”
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