I am Aaron Slotkin, a board Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Pharmacist passionate about educating and improving health and wellness in the community.
Fiber burns fat! Compunds call SCFAs made by our gut in response to fiber consumption, like that found in potatos, yams, and beans (resistant starch) actually stimulate thermogensis in fat cells (burning of fat to heat). Check it out..
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Great podcast. Talks about postbiotics and their effects on the brain ๐ง Similar to GLP incretin hormones for satiety (feeling full)!
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"Some of the beneficial effects of cocoa and chocolate may be related to their capacity to promote the production of nitric oxide, a potent endogenous vasodilator that plays an important role in blood pressure regulation." https://t.co/ac45xKRGNz
๐"Cocoa and chocolate are rich in polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, exhibiting the highest concentrations of flavonoids...among many commonly consumed foods." https://t.co/ac45xKRGNz
A great summary of polyphenols and how they support health!
Phyto-Fuel: The Role of Phytochemicals in Supporting Antioxidant Status and Metabolic Health https://t.co/14fx4kwaIk
Walnuts for breakfast improve mental capacity for challenging tasks! I would pair these with blueberries as well for even more brain benefits, exam time here I come!
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Crazy! Interview article about finding actual hormones in supplements. One more reason to get a professional brand that you trust.
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Another great podcast, if you could do one thing that is enjoyable that would dramatically increase your brain function, what would it be? Exercise? meditation? All these can help, but first how about Getting more sleep! ๐ค
https://t.co/Qx4eHKn2uZ
Great podcast about practice building, but some great information about sleep ๐ค as well! Mitochondria health is so important, especially because we NEED energy to fall asleep and start asleep as well!
https://t.co/kebHG7qVMf