The food pyramid is the long-accepted standard for nutrition advice in the US, but there are now many scientific studies that challenge the validity of this traditional set of suggestions for the optimal daily intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. While the food pyramid may have served the general public well in the past, its flaws become more apparent the closer one looks at it. How the Pyramid Was Built The USDA’s first nutrition guidelines were published in 1894 in the form of a farmers’ bulletin. The association with the agricultural industry would continue until the present day, introducing the…

A healthy lifestyle starts with choosing the right diet for your nutritional needs. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do for your body and mind. Nothing difficult here. Yet with the choice of diets out there – keto, vegetarian, paleo, pescatarian and more – it’s not easy to decide on the one that’s right for you. With so many options available, it can be hard to know which way of eating is best suited to your needs and tastes – no pun intended. We’re here to help. From keto to vegetarian and…

Gut health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. We now know that gut bacteria play a crucial role in both physical and mental wellbeing. Many gut-focused diets recommend the inclusion of probiotic-rich foods, such as sauerkraut, yogurt, and kombucha, to help improve intestinal flora, enhance digestion, and even sharpen cognitive functioning. Kombucha is a fermented tea packed with nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals that have been found to exhibit many gut-healing benefits, including improved digestion and gut-barrier protection. Kombucha can be found in most grocery stores or obtained through commercial brewers; however, due to its popularity, this carbonated…

Adopting a minimalistic exercise regime is becoming increasingly popular. For many, walking has become the preferred form of exercise, with some even going as far as to say that walking 10,000 steps a day is the key to good health and well-being. How much walking does one really need to do in order to maintain cardiovascular health? According to a study conducted by Harvard Medical School and published in The Lancet: Diabetes & Endocrinology, those who walk at least 5,000 steps a day may reduce their risk of death due to all causes (also known as all-cause mortality or ACM)…