Soybeans are a type of legume native to Asia and have been part of traditional Asian diets for thousands of years. Today, soy is widely consumed, as a plant-based protein but also as an ingredient in many processed foods. Many vegetarians and vegans rely on soy as a...
You don’t need me to tell you that losing weight and keeping it off is difficult, in fact, for some it is nearly impossible. Understanding why weight loss is so difficult can help you stop beating yourself up over every setback and increase your chances of...
According to the Oxford dictionary, dysbiosis is “an imbalance between types of organisms present in a person’s natural microflora, especially that of the gut, thought to contribute to a range of conditions of ill health.” So, why am I writing...
Yes, we have all made health and fitness goals for 2022 and weight loss may be at the top of the list for many of us. Just for a second, let’s forget about our weight (I know it’s hard) and focus our attention on looking leaner and getting rid of excess...
Intermittent Fasting (IF) or cyclic fasting may be a “trendy” style of eating, but it is definitely not new. Many religious rituals require fasting and our nomadic ancestors often went through periods of famine because of lack of food. IF is a type of...
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is the self-reporting of worsening or frequent confusion or memory loss. It is a form of cognitive impairment and also one of the earliest noticeable symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. SCD can affect performing everyday...
