What actually is a healthy bread? Healthy bread comes down to two things: the grain, and how much it’s been processed. Refined bread is made from white flour, where the bran and germ have been removed. These are the most nutritious parts of the grain, so you’re left with fast-digesting starch that raises blood sugar more […]
One of the most misunderstood ideas in women’s health is the belief that regular endurance exercise automatically protects against long-term metabolic and cardiovascular risk. On the surface, it looks logical. Many women who run, cycle, or do long bouts of cardio appear lean, fit, and healthy. But when you look deeper, a different picture often […]
The supplement industry is massive, especially when it comes to products marketed toward women. From fat burners to hormone balancers to “mitochondrial boosters,” the promises are big. The evidence, however, often is not. When you look closely at the research, a more restrained and practical picture emerges. Most supplements simply are not well studied in […]
We’re often told that weight management is simple. Calories in versus calories out. If you eat more than you burn, you gain weight. If you eat less, you lose it. That idea is technically true. The problem is that we can’t actually measure either side with any real precision. Calories matter, but counting them is […]
For the Salad For the Dressing Place the pomegranate molasses, mustard, maple syrup and lemon juice into a bowl, whisk to combine. Slowly stream in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until you have a glossy emulsified dressing. Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicory and radicchio on a serving platter. Drizzle over the […]
James Hollis says: “Many of us were raised to be nice all the time, and nice means accommodating whatever is demanded in our environment. If you are nice in all directions and it’s a reflexive niceness – sooner or later it will violate your own personhood, and sooner or later it will violate the expectations […]
I’ve been thinking about how our bodies are like gardens. Each one has its own rhythm, seasons, and needs. When we tend to it with care—giving it the right nourishment, light, rest, and love—it naturally finds balance and joy. In my 30s and 40s, I treated my body more like a science project than a […]
Let’s get one thing clear from the start: there’s a difference between “working out” and “physically moving the body.” A structured workout routine — one where you’re breathing heavily, sweating, working hard, and feeling some discomfort — awakens a stress response in the body. When we’re healthy, our bodies can easily adapt to that […]
Stress often occurs due to a focus on past regrets or future worries. This exercise serves as an effective stress management tool, forcing your mind to focus on the present moment.
“There are always challenges in life. Even if you live relatively isolated, you’ll encounter unconscious humans. So you need to welcome that because every challenge forces you to become more present.
