Nutrition

Boost Your Midlife Mojo: The Essential Guide to Zinc and Copper

Boost Your Midlife Mojo: The Essential Guide to Zinc and Copper

Zinc is a key player in your body's health. It's not just about avoiding those early aging symptoms. It's about feeling strong, energised, and ready to take on whatever life throws your way.

Zinc is like a superhero for your body. It helps with:

💪 Building and repairing tissues: Think of it as the bodybuilder's secret weapon.

💪 Boosting your immune system: Your body's defense squad needs zinc to fight off invaders.

💪 Supporting brain function: Need to stay sharp? Zinc can help with that.

💪 Helping with taste and smell: Enjoy your food more with enough zinc.

💪 Balancing hormones: Keeps your body's chemistry in check.

Zinc and Your Midlife Mojo

You might be wondering, "Why is zinc so important for men?" Besides its general health benefits, zinc plays a crucial role in…

Belly Fat Blues? Your Cooking Oil Might Be to Blame

Belly Fat Blues? Your Cooking Oil Might Be to Blame

Let's talk about something lurking in your nutrition that might silently hinder your health and weight loss goals: seed oil.

You may have noticed unexplained weight gain, sluggishness, or aches and pains. These could be signs of chronic inflammation, and your cooking oil might play a part. Studies have even linked excessive consumption of seed oils to a variety of concerning health risks, including:

Beyond 40: Nourishing Your Gut for Peak Health and Vitality

Beyond 40: Nourishing Your Gut for Peak Health and Vitality

Gut health is one of the most important things to focus on beyond 40.

I’m sure you’ve seen the numerous media stories over the past few years connecting changes in the gut microbiome to everything from obesity, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, to allergies and neurological disorders.

If you're beyond 40 and your goal is to stay in shape, improve low energy (and libido), manage chronic health conditions, and unlock vitality, you’re going to need to have a healthy gut.

5 Root Causes Of Midlife Gut Issues That Your Doctor Won't Know

5 Root Causes Of Midlife Gut Issues That Your Doctor Won't Know

Your gut health is linked to your overall health.  This makes sense because every cell in your body needs vital nutrients to survive and thrive.  Your gut’s ability to digest and absorb this critical nutrient is essential to your health and well-being. 

Constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, abdominal pain, fatigue, skin irritations, vomiting, and sugar cravings are all signs that your gut isn't functioning as it should.