The Italian Secret To Weight Control and Longevity I have travelled myself to Rome, Milan, Portofino, Venice, Florence, Taormina and Lucca…in fact, I have been to Italy at least 10 times- and one thing that amazes me is this – ” How can I eat so much pasta and pizza and always come back home […]
Category: Digestive Health
This Is What Happens To Your Body After Fasting For 36 Hours
Fasting has gained significant popularity for its potential health benefits, including weight management, improved metabolic health, and enhanced mental clarity. Fasting, the act of abstaining from food for a period, has been a part of human practices for centuries. Various cultures around the world have utilized fasting in religious rituals and traditional healing methods. In […]
Dirty Little Secret About McDonalds Hamburger Meat
Have you ever considered how many cows end up in just one burger? It’s not a pretty picture. McDonald’s sources its hamburger meat primarily from ranchers in the United States, as well as from international suppliers in countries like New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Mixing them all together can spread bacteria, and the handling practices […]
How Endocannabinoids System Influences Appetite and Digestion
Welcome to a fascinating exploration of one of the most intriguing and less understood systems in our body: the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Discovered in the early 1990s during research on the effects of cannabis, the ECS has since emerged as a critical regulator of numerous physiological processes. While it might be most famously associated with […]
The Meat Diet vs. Vegetarianism: Unveiling Benefits in Weight Loss, Diabetes, Autoimmune Disorders, and Digestion
Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Hello, friendly food explorers! Today we’re diving into a big, juicy topic that’s sizzling with debate: the meat-based diet versus the vegetarian diet. Ever tried to find the “best” way to eat? It’s like being in a noisy playground […]
Colorectal Cancer: 7 Surprising Risk Factors Young Men Need to Know
Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Hey, there’s this sneaky cancer, you’ve probably heard of it – it’s called colorectal cancer. It’s sneaky because it often doesn’t show signs until it’s already up to no good. It’s the third most common bad guy out there […]
Serotonin, Nothing Will Make You Happier
First off, what is serotonin? It’s a neurotransmitter that functions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the central nervous system (CNS). You may be familiar with serotonin because it typically is associated with mood, and is also referenced in discussions of ecstasy or sex. In pleasurable situations, (and most agree during exercise) serotonin is released, […]
For the Holidays, Let Enzymes Know They Matter
The holidays are fast approaching, with Halloween only a little over a month away, so begins the true challenges of a nutritional diet; therefore, we need to remember our good friends, enzymes, for holiday meals. Holiday weight gain is a problem not just exclusive to America, but around the world, starting in October. The holidays […]