Video | How Ozempic Works | GLP-1 | GLP-1 Agonist | Boosting GLP-1 Naturally
Doesn’t it feel like we blinked, and suddenly Ozempic is everywhere? Ozempic is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes that also promotes weight loss. It is effective. But, it comes with some complaints. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. And the cost of Ozempic is a significant barrier for many.
This blog post explains how Ozempic causes weight loss by mimicking the action of a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1 and how you can boost that hormone by eating great-tasting foods.
If you love eating and you’d like to experience the benefits of Ozempic but don’t want to endure costly weekly injections that could leave you feeling nauseated for the rest of your life, I invite you to read on.
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Video | Salivary Amylase (AMY 1 gene) | The Cracker Test | Test Analysis | Blood Sugar Response | How You Feel
How many carbs can you eat daily to maintain or lose weight? An unsalted cracker might just tell you the answer. That is according to Dr. Sharon Moalem, who proposed in his book, The DNA Restart, that the speed at which a saltine cracker breaks down in your mouth determines how well your body breaks down carbohydrates and, therefore, how many you can eat in a day without suffering consequences like weight gain.
You might be thinking, that sounds silly. I agree. It does sound silly. But I listened to his book and his argument and was intrigued enough to eat a few crackers.
If you are also intrigued, read on, learn the mechanism behind the experiment, and try it at home.
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Video | Understanding Cortisol | Cortisol and Fat Storage | Symptoms | Testing | Management | Takeaway
Weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, high blood pressure, mood swings, and fatigue.
These are just some of the signs of high cortisol, the hormone commonly referred to as the stress hormone.
At normal levels, it performs vital functions necessary for survival. However, if it is chronically elevated, it can block fat loss and encourage fat gain. This blog post explains how chronically high cortisol affects your body, an at-home test to see if your cortisol levels are out of whack, and ways to manage cortisol for better health.
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Video | Belly Fat Vicious Cycle | How Polyphenols Help Reduce Belly Fat | Polyphenol-Rich Foods | Takeaway
Deep belly fat, or visceral fat, that is stored around the abdominal organs is linked to significant health risks, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
There are proven strategies for reducing belly fat. One that I’ve covered extensively on my blog is a low-carb diet. Another strategy is to boost your intake of polyphenols.
But here’s the thing: Polyphenols come from plants, and because plants make carbohydrates through photosynthesis, boosting polyphenols means you boost your carb intake.
Is there a way to marry these two strategies? In other words, can you enjoy your polyphenols and have your low-carb diet benefits, too? Absolutely, and not only is it enjoyable because of the great foods you get to eat, but it is also easy to follow and effective.
This blog post shares how polyphenols help to reduce belly fat and the low-carb foods that contain them.
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Video | Jump to Recipe | Pizza Casserole | Fajitas | Tacos | Chili | Burgers
You love eating low-carb, and it is working for you as far as weight loss, blood sugar control, and mental clarity, but you cannot get your family members to adopt your new lifestyle.
It is a common challenge, and the last thing you want to do is cook two dinners every night. This blog post gives you an easy-to-cook recipe to meet your low-carb needs and your family’s higher-carb requests.
And, if you like this recipe, read on for four more meal ideas that can be converted from low-carb-friendly to family-friendly in one step.
Read More “Low-Carb Pizza Casserole to Pasta Pizza Casserole – Family Solution”
Video | Soda Study | Is Diet Soda Healthy?
Diet soda is not a healthy drink by any stretch of the imagination. However, a study involving more than a thousand participants showed that while drinking sugar-sweetened soda caused a significant increase in belly fat, drinking diet soda did not. After the six-year study period, diet soda consumption was not associated with belly fat gain.
While there is a lot more to healthy living than a flat stomach, having more belly fat (aka visceral fat) is linked to insulin resistance and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and more. Is diet soda the solution? We’ll explore the study and address that question in this blog post.
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