According to a 2012 review published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health, today’s modern diet—rich in saturated fat, refined sugars, sodium, and low in fiber, magnesium, and potassium—strays far from the nutrient-rich, plant-based diets of our pre-agricultural …
Fuel Your Body Right: The Science Behind Protein
From your hair to your fingernails to your muscles and pretty much every cell in your body, protein is the glue that holds it all together. One of its tasks is to make up antibodies keeping the immune system strong …
Reclaiming the Word “Diet” – A New Perspective on Nutrition and Health
The word “diet” often stirs up negative emotions—visions of restriction, hunger, sacrifice, and failure. For many, it’s a word associated with temporary deprivation rather than long-term well-being. But what if we could redefine the concept of “diet” and reclaim its …