PlantPower Lovers Ⓥ

Vegan, nutritionist, HappyCow ambassador, seeks to inspire a #plantbased, healthy and positive lifestyle. Newbies welcome 🤗

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

No time to strength train? You’re not alone. But ut skipping it entirely is costing you muscle, metabolism, and longevity.

Most busy adults think they need hour-long gym sessions. Wrong.

Short, smart training works.

Science backs it:

Even 10-15 minute sessions 2-3x/week build strength, preserve muscle mass, and boost metabolic health as we age. (Especially important after 40.)

Quick “no-time” strength training blueprint:

1Focus on compounds — Squats, push-ups, rows, glute bridges, deadlift variations. Maximum bang for your time.

2Use your body or minimal gear — No gym? Do them at home, between meetings, or after work.

3EMOM or circuits — Every Minute On the Minute or quick rounds. Example: 10-12 min of alternating push-ups, air squats, and inverted rows.

4Stack it with daily life — Calf raises while brushing teeth, single-leg stands while waiting for coffee, carry heavy groceries like farmer’s walks.

5Progressive overload — Add reps, slow the tempo, or hold pauses.

Consistency beats perfection.

Your body adapts fast when you show up regularly — even in micro-doses.

Who’s trying one 10-minute session today?

[Power of Positivity @LIVEpositivity]

Choose people who are good for your mental and emotional health.💖🧠

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

To lower our heart rate, we should consider eating beans and exercising to benefit our heart. https://t.co/WnroYD1KJr

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

The most anti-inflammatory food component is fiber. An increase of just 10 extra grams of fiber per 1,000 calories appears to equate to four fewer years of cellular aging. https://t.co/wZnK8hOgQy

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

The most underrated superfood of 2026 isn’t another expensive powder. It’s beans. 🫘

And no wonder! With each cooked cup of beans you get:

• ~15g protein
• ~15g fiber (often more than oats or quinoa)
• Resistant starch that fuels your gut microbiome
• Magnesium, folate & iron for energy + heart health

Plus, they’re dirt cheap, shelf-stable, and deliver proven wins for gut repair, blood sugar stability, satiety, and longevity.

Pro tip (especially if you have trouble digesting beans): Soak or sprout them (or rinse canned well) to slash anti-nutrients and improve digestibility.

🥇 Black beans — anthocyanins rival blueberries
🥈 Lentils & kidney — top-tier for metabolic health & glucose control
🥉 Chickpeas — prebiotic power + endless versatility

Toss them into salads, soups, bowls, or even your sourdough baking experiments.

What’s your favorite bean recipe or prep hack that actually tastes great?

#GutHealth #FiberMaxxing #YearOfTheBean

[Blue Zones @BlueZones]

"One of the best ways we can support our immunity is by supporting our gut microbiome—keeping it healthy by keeping our diet diverse and plant-based." —@TheGutHealthDoc

Learn more: https://t.co/YIDtq8dvDr

#bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity #guthealth

[purr.in.ink @purrinink]

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[Blue Zones @BlueZones]

"[Blue Zones Founder Dan] Buettner (@thedanbuettner) describes minestrone as 'a potpourri of fibers' that nurtures the gut microbiome and supports production of short-chain fatty acids associated with lower inflammation. https://t.co/GE0trQk2VK

#bluezonesdiet #guthealth

[Physicians Committee @PCRM]

Can a plant-based diet reverse type 2 diabetes?

The Diabetes Reversal Online Program, led by Vanita Rahman, MD, Shannon Menhardt, RD, and Emily Perryman, RD, is designed to help you improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels through a plant-based diet. The program runs Fridays 12-1 p.m. ET from July 10 through Oct. 2, 2026, via Zoom.

Sign up today! Early-bird registration closes June 15.

https://t.co/mwT2J0hL4I

[Positively Present @positivepresent]

Be here. ♾️

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

Those eating plant-based diets average about twice the estimated daily protein requirement. The myth that proteins from plants are incomplete, necessitating protein combining, was debunked decades ago by the scientific community. https://t.co/jc86dpeplR

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

Every year in the United States, there are half a million heart attacks, half a million strokes, a million new cases of diabetes, and a million new cancer diagnoses. Adopting even just a few healthy behaviors can have a major impact on your longevity. https://t.co/38g8EGbQYD

[Plant Based News @PlantBasedNews]

There are so many factors when it comes to living a healthy life ❤️ but one thing we do know is that genetics are a lottery and the only chance you have of supporting what you do have...is lifestyle 🌱

[Power of Positivity @LIVEpositivity]

The more you focus on the power of positivity, the better your life will become. ✨🌈

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

Lentil–Walnut Burgers with Cheesy Sauce from the How Not to Age Cookbook.
https://t.co/CI9crgbhsG

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Longevity isn’t about one big change—it’s about 15 tiny ones.

These daily habits might seem small, but they are the strongest predictors of how you’ll feel 10 years from now.

Which one are you starting today? 👇

#HealthHabits
#Longevity
#WellnessTips

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

The diet that helps to prevent cancer also helps to prevent heart disease. By living and eating more healthfully, we can increase our chances of living a long, healthy life. https://t.co/4Vob6RwDQg

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Strength training isn’t just about building muscle.

It’s about keeping your freedom.

The stronger you stay as you age, the more options you keep:

• To move without pain
• To travel independently
• To carry your kids or grandkids
• To recover from illness
• To stay capable in your 70s, 80s, and beyond

Lifting weights rewires far more than your physique:

💪 Preserves muscle and bone
⚡ Improves insulin sensitivity and metabolism
🧠 Supports brain health and cognition
😴 Improves sleep and mood
🦿 Enhances balance, posture, and coordination
🚀 Increases long-term resilience and independence

The goal isn’t just living longer.

It’s staying capable longer.

Stop training only for aesthetics.

Train for autonomy.

#HealthyAging
#Longevity
#FunctionalFitness

[Michael Greger, M.D. @nutrition_facts]

The same diet that’s anti-cancer is also anti-heart disease and anti-lung disease. Following cancer prevention guidelines for lifestyle and diet may increase longevity. https://t.co/z7ZtgcWlsL

[Positively Present @positivepresent]

Feeling anxious? These are some of the things that help me!