👉 Digestion starts when we see #food
👉 Our saliva contains #digestive enzymes
👉 Stomach acid dissolves foods, activates enzymes & kills pathogens
👉 Gut bugs can produce #nutrients such as B #vitamins
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Did you know that chromium, an essential #mineral could:
✅ Lower blood pressure
✅ Improve blood lipids
✅ Enhance cognitive function
✅ And even improve mood
All thanks to its blood sugar balancing effects.
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Looking for a quick lunch/dinner idea? Check this easy, fast & #epinutrients-rich meal for optimal #health and #longevity.
The spinach, chicken, radicchio, beets & seeds are rich in #nutrients that support optimal DNA methylation +much more.
Inspired by @kfitzgeraldnd
Paracelsus, one of the fathers of Ancient Greek medicine, said, “The dose makes the poison.”
So, is having a little bit of chocolate going to kill you? No.
The problem is the pounds and pounds of added sugar to our diet. Every single thing in our diet has sugar in it.
Did you know that stress can actually shrink your brain? Cortisol, our stress hormone, binds to receptors on the hippocampus, the region of the brain that’s responsible for memory, and wears it down. That’s why stress management is so important.
Getting your child interested in the kitchen is easy if you turn on your creativity and appeal to their interests! Have them help you in kitchen, pick a recipe, or go grocery shopping with you.
Sleep is widely considered an important variable in immune health as increasing evidence suggests that poor sleep quality & quantity may be a driver for the development and progression of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Read more: https://t.co/PwXrxU519k
Magnesium has over 300 functions in the human body, isn’t that Impressive?! Luckily, this essential #mineral is found in many whole foods, especially in:
✳️ Brazil nuts
✳️ Brown rice
✳️ Cashews
✳️ Mackerel
✳️ Spinach
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Dry skin. Seems like a common problem which we often try to solve with lotions and potions… but sometimes #hydrating your #skin is not enough. Find out what #nutrients you need for healthy, glowing skin on my blog here: https://t.co/1U5qWS21HE
Let’s get rid of this stool stigma and see what “healthy”💩looks like:
1️⃣ Normal frequency: 3x/day - 3x/week
2️⃣ Colour: any shade of brown
3️⃣ Smell: not overpowering or too foul
4️⃣ Consistency: soft to firm single lump (sausage-like)
5️⃣ No straining or pain when you go
The is by far one of my favourite #vitamins simply because it is essential for so many bodily functions (including the regulation of hundreds of #genes) - read more here:
https://t.co/g9QSc1qENT
Are your muscles weak & achy, even if you haven't exercised recently? Then you may consider checking your #nutrient levels - find out why on my blog here: https://t.co/rZXbIJH5Ar