The Truth About Alcohol and Midlife: The “Beer Belly” Mystery Solved
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The Truth About Alcohol and Midlife: The “Beer Belly” Mystery Solved

Between managing careers, family life, and the occasional existential crisis, you might be wondering if that “beer belly” isn’t just a figment of your imagination but a very real consequence of your favourite evening drink.

Ah, alcohol—our beloved elixir of relaxation. But did you know that your favourite drinks could be sneaking in more than just a buzz?

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Belly Fat Blues? Your Cooking Oil Might Be to Blame
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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:

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Beyond 40: 10 Reasons To Skip Fasting And Eat Breakfast
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Beyond 40: 10 Reasons To Skip Fasting And Eat Breakfast

Unlocking peak wellness in midlife can be challenging.

Finding a simple approach to nutrition is confusing. What should you eat to lose weight, boost your energy levels and increase your health and longevity?

Where do you start?

Breakfast is often where I start with many of my health coaching clients looking to upgrade their nutrition.

The start of the day is often when you're most complaint, so it's the perfect place to start.

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Mastering Midlife Nutrition: Busting High-Protein Myths for Health and Vitality
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Mastering Midlife Nutrition: Busting High-Protein Myths for Health and Vitality

As we age, we start to pay more attention to our health.  Health, happiness and longevity seem to climb our list of values, especially when we have a family to care for.

This new outlook on our values makes us question what type of diet we should eat.

This leads to the question of how much protein I should eat.

Protein recommendations can vary based on individual factors such as age, sex, weight, activity level, health and fitness goals, and overall health.

Sometimes, we make the mistake of thinking we need to eat less as we age.

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