Rethinking Food Choices: Regenerative Farming, Mono-cropping, and the Vegan Debate
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Rethinking Food Choices: Regenerative Farming, Mono-cropping, and the Vegan Debate

In today's world, where concerns about sustainability and environmental impact are at the forefront, the conversation around food choices has become increasingly important.

While mono-cropping has long been the norm in industrial agriculture, regenerative farming offers a compelling alternative that prioritises environmental health and resilience, especially in the context of livestock production.

In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between these two agricultural methods and challenge the misconception that a vegan diet is the only solution to environmental concerns.

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Harnessing the Power of Colostrum for Midlife Wellness
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Harnessing the Power of Colostrum for Midlife Wellness

Colostrum isn't just for newborns— I've been supplementing with colostrum powder for the last month as part of a gut health reboot.  It's not a supplement I plan to be on forever, but using a tub 2-3 times a year is a good way to boost my gut health and reap the rewards.

Why is colostrum receiving so much attention?

Because it offers a myriad of health benefits, particularly for men in their midlife seeking to optimise their well-being.

Here's why colostrum matters:

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The Gut-Protein Connection, Transforming Gut Health in Midlife
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The Gut-Protein Connection, Transforming Gut Health in Midlife

Protein isn't just about building muscles; it's about building a strong and healthy gut.

Protein is one of the primary building blocks for all cells in the human body, including your gut cells. Even gut probiotics are made of protein.

Research has shown that both the amino acid balance and digestibility of dietary protein are primary factors contributing to gut microbes' composition, structure, and function. [1]

If you live in Australia, you’d think that protein malnutrition couldn’t exist.  But many people in their midlife aren't eating enough protein, especially with trendy vegan and vegetarian diets on the rise.

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Beyond 40: Nourishing Your Gut for Peak Health and Vitality
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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.

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

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Unlock Peak Wellness in Midlife with 5 Key Reasons to Boost Your Protein Intake
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Unlock Peak Wellness in Midlife with 5 Key Reasons to Boost Your Protein Intake

It's scary how many people in their midlife think they should eat less protein. But the truth is we should be eating more.

When working with health coaching clients, one of the first questions I often get is, “Where should I start with my diet so I can feel better, have more energy and keep up with my kids?"

The answer to that question is protein.

As we age, protein becomes even more valuable because it plays a crucial role in our health and longevity.

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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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Why recreational athletes often experience leaky gut?
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Why recreational athletes often experience leaky gut?

Back in the day, when I was training and competing in marathons and triathlons, I started to experience certain food sensitivities, poor sleep, diarrhea, and nausea. I put it down to stress, high training volumes, and working long hours as a personal trainer. Although doing a food sensitivity (IgG) test helped me remove particular foods that increased the symptoms (whey, eggs, gluten, cashews, alcohol, etc.), it wasn't enough to fix the underlying cause. I later found out I had a leaky gut, and once I fixed it, all of these symptoms went away.

Leaky guy played havoc with my sleep, my ability to recover and, therefore, my health and happiness. Today, my gut health is significantly better, and I wish I had addressed the problem sooner.

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