As promised, here is my second article about lifestyle habits that can support your journey while taking GLP-1 medications. In my previous article, I shared my thoughts on nutrition. Today, we’re talking about exercise. Exercise is a specific type of physical activity that is structured and performed with a goal—in other words, your workouts. ButContinue reading “Exercise and GLP-1 Medications: Supporting Muscle, Bone, and Overall Health”
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Crispy gnocchi with roasted tomatos, edamame and pesto
Do you like gnocchi? They are not my personal favorite… unless they are air fried. Then, the otherwise chewy and bland morsel becomes a crispy delicacy, maybe because it reminds me of fries 🙂 Anyway, I wanted to share this recipe I recently made. This was inspired by something I saw in the September 2026Continue reading “Crispy gnocchi with roasted tomatos, edamame and pesto”
Yoga for Digestive Health: Alleviating Discomfort Naturally
Who hasn’t experienced occasional stomach pain, slow digestion, or heartburn? And maybe has reached for an antiacid or another medication to help relieve these uncomfortable symptoms? Traditional yoga, rooted in Indian tradition, offers benefits that extend beyond physical exercise. One of these potential benefits is support for occasional digestive discomfort. However, it is important toContinue reading “Yoga for Digestive Health: Alleviating Discomfort Naturally”
Evaluating Protein: Animal vs Plant Sources
Everybody is talking about protein for a good reason: eating enough of this macronutrient is supportive of health. Protein is needed for muscle, bone, hair and other tissues growth and repair, it acts as enzyme in multiple metabolic processes, it carries nutrients like iron, it plays a key role in our immunity, and it canContinue reading “Evaluating Protein: Animal vs Plant Sources”
The Power of Eating the Rainbow for Better Health
Many of us may have heard the advice of “eating the rainbow”. Let’s discover how this beautiful way of eating can help us optimize our wellbeing. What does “eat the rainbow mean” and why is it important? “Eat the rainbow” means eating fruits and vegetables of many different colors. The idea is important because: theContinue reading “The Power of Eating the Rainbow for Better Health”
Yin and Yang: Achieve Harmony in Your Busy Life
Today, I am going to write about a topic that lately has become extremely helpful for me to navigate the challenges of daily life: the balance between yin and yang. Perhaps like many of you, I was vaguely familiar with the concepts of yin and yang and the classic representation: a circle divided into twoContinue reading “Yin and Yang: Achieve Harmony in Your Busy Life”
How to Build and Maintain Muscle Mass Effectively: protein and nutrition plans
Part 2 – Nutrition deep dive This article is the second in the series about how to maintain and build muscle mass. In part 1, which can be found here, I introduced protein and energy as the two key dietary factors, which I will discuss in more detail now. Daily protein needs to support muscleContinue reading “How to Build and Maintain Muscle Mass Effectively: protein and nutrition plans”
Walking: The Debate on Enough Exercise
Walking is having a moment right now. And a for good reasons, as it is a type of exercise accessible and safe for most people, that doesn’t require a gym membership or specialized equipment besides a good pair of shoes. And with the rise of fitness trackers, most of us are logging our daily steps.Continue reading “Walking: The Debate on Enough Exercise”
Choosing the Right Chocolate type: A Nutritional Guide
I have yet to meet somebody who doesn’t like chocolate. I personally love it, a little too much I would even say! And this is OK, because unlike most other treats, chocolate can be good for you – if you choose the right type, and control your portions. My goal with this guide is toContinue reading “Choosing the Right Chocolate type: A Nutritional Guide”
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Before it ends, I would like to give this important cause the attention it deserves on my website. Because there is plenty we can do with our lifestyle choices to manage our risk, even if our genetic is not favorable. Unfortunately, not everyone knows this. In a study conductedContinue reading “5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk”
