by Julie Bergfeld | Dec 26, 2023 | longevity, Nutrition
1. Focus on microbe-friendly foods Try “microbiome enhancing meals.” Add fiber-rich foods, like oats, beans, lentils, chickpeas, brown rice, quinoa as well as nuts, fruits and vegetables to your meals. Fiber-rich diets feed your intestinal microbes, which, new...
by Julie Bergfeld | Sep 24, 2023 | Nutrition
Much of what we believe about food is nor more than gossip – and just as dangerous. Scrolling through social media, reading a magazine, or listening to popular podcasts barrage you with endless information, opinions, judgements and flat-out misconceptions about...
by Julie Bergfeld | Mar 27, 2023 | Mindset, Nutrition
Why Speed Matters While you may have heard that it takes some time for your body to feel full and that slower eating is a key to better health and lower stress, do you know why? A full stomach is only part of what causes you to feel satisfied after a meal; the brain...
by Julie Bergfeld | Mar 20, 2023 | Exercise, Nutrition
Myth 1: Weight Loss = Fat Loss If only this myth were true… unfortunately, when you first start seeing the numbers on the scale drop, chances are good that it’s not necessarily fat loss. Instead, it’s likely water weight, especially if you have recently decreased the...
by Julie Bergfeld | Aug 12, 2022 | Nutrition
Today marks the first of August and a transition to yet another part of my life. Without going into the details, the following sums it up: “Transitioning is a radical act of self-love.” ― Anonymous I’ve added some tools to my kit and can’t wait to share –...
