Category: Food & Supplements

weight loss drugs
August 30, 2023

Are There Any Risks To Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic and Mounjaro?

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Imagine being given a magic pill, one that promises to melt away those stubborn pounds. Now, imagine that same pill coming with a laundry list of alarming side effects—ranging from gastrointestinal issues to severe psychological distress—that could alter […]

August 16, 2023

The Dark Side of Weight Loss: Unmasking the Side Effects of Ozempic and Wegovy

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. In the world of health and fitness, everyone is always looking for the next big thing to help them lose weight. Recently, two drugs named Ozempic and Wegovy have been making headlines as the latest trendy solutions for […]

High Blood Sugar
August 15, 2023

10 Signs Your Blood Sugar is Too High: The Key to Recognizing and Maintaining Balance

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Imagine your body as a grand orchestra. Each instrument (or body part) plays its role perfectly to create a beautiful melody. But for this melody to be harmonious, there’s one thing that needs to be just right – […]

August 11, 2023

The Unveiled Superfood: Grow the World’s Healthiest Food in Your Living Room!

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. In the age of holistic health and wellness, one word echoes through every corner of the health community: superfoods. From the aisles of organic grocery stores to our social media feeds filled with smoothie bowls and salad jars, […]

August 7, 2023

Sweet Danger: Exploring the Link between Sugar, Inflammation, and Chronic Diseases

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Sugar – it’s in our morning cups of coffee, our favorite dessert, and even hidden in the so-called ‘healthy’ snacks. Sweet as it may be, sugar has a darker side, one that can be detrimental to our health. […]

August 7, 2023

Is Today’s Sugar Really Worse? Understanding the Transformation of Sugar Over the Years

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Once considered a luxury, sweet, crystalline sugar has now, quite insidiously, woven itself into the very fabric of our diets. Unseen but omnipresent, it lurks in the foods we consume daily – even the ones we least expect. […]

Diabetes Care
July 31, 2023

Magnesium and Blood Sugar Control: How This Essential Mineral Can Transform Diabetes Care

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Author, and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to effectively use insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. It is a global health concern, affecting over 400 million people worldwide, and its prevalence continues […]

Alkaline Body
July 24, 2023

Alkaline Body 101: The Science, Benefits, and How to Achieve It

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. When you think about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you might consider diet, exercise, and regular check-ups. But have you ever considered the importance of your body’s pH level? In essence, our body’s pH is a measure of how acidic […]

Blood Sugar
July 23, 2023

How the Order of Your Meal Can Lower Blood Sugar Spikes by 75%

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. In a world where we are increasingly paying attention to what we eat, the idea of focusing on the order in which we consume our food might seem novel, even revolutionary. Welcome to the intriguing world of meal sequencing. […]

Coke vs. Diet Coke
July 7, 2023

Coke Vs. Diet Coke: The Untold Truth About Aspartame

Written By: Jack Riess NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Life Long Researcher of Health and Longevity. In the great arena of soda pop, there has always been a fierce competition: regular soda versus its diet counterpart. Each can has sparked countless discussions and debates, with a particular spotlight on the world-renowned Coca-Cola, or as it’s […]

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Western Diet

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