The surprising connection between dietary fibre and mental health

Ever wondered if the food you eat can shape how you handle stress or bolster your mental outlook? We hear so much about gut bacteria, but there’s growing evidence that what happens in our digestive tract—particularly our fiber intake—doesn’t just affect our waistline, but our mind and our capacity to bounce back from life’s challenges.…

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Building resilience from the inside. Practical nutrition strategies.

I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about that afternoon slump: the moment when your mind drifts, your energy sags and all you want is a quick boost. It’s a familiar feeling, especially as the seasons and our routines begin to shift. Through experience, I’ve come to realize that feeling strong and energized isn’t about…

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My Surprising Addiction

No, it’s not a food and neither is it an illegal substance! This story is about my love of cross country (XC) skiing.  I hope your’e not too  disappointed. Perhaps you wanted to read a story about how I overcame my addiction to sugar or carbohydrates or fast foods.  That I had some incredible Aha…

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Coffee-Should I or Shouldn’t I?

  If you want to know whether you should drink coffee or avoid it, today’s post is for you. Coffee affects different people differently. It has some health benefits, but there are people who should avoid it. Is this you? What should you consider before your next cuppa joe? Coffee is one of those things…

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