Welcome to our “Best Of” Week! Monday we covered skincare, and yesterday in Nourished Mama we highlighted restless legs, heartburn, meal planning and more!
Today we are taking a look at the In The News posts that did the best over the summer - read on for our takes on a variety of topics including wine, peptides, statins and nutrition bars. We may surprise you with our thoughts!
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Best Of In The News
From our takes on drinking wine, coffee and okra water to statins, nutrition bars and peptides, see what were the top posts this summer!
Is Wine Unhealthy? Our Takes + A Healthier Alternative
Today we are taking a look at wine - drinking in general has been on the decline in recent years, and our takes on drinking wine reflects this downward trend. Learn more about how our stances have shifted, more insight into wine, and what we suggest you try if you are wanting to minimize or avoid wine or alcohol.
Okra Water: What Is It And Should You Be Drinking It?
Today, we are taking a look at Okra Water, a trending topic online that social media influencers claim is an easy, natural remedy for blood sugar regulation, improved digestion, and weight management.
Statins, Heart Disease And Diet: What Helps And What Harms
Today, we are taking a look at statins, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. While they can be very effective, diet still plays a critical role in supporting heart health and, in some cases, can even enhance the benefits of statins. Learn more, get our takes, and try a heart-healthy recipe.
Should You Take Peptides?
Happy Wednesday! Today, we are tackling peptides - a very popular trend right now. Find out everything you need to know about peptides, including:
Are Nutrition Bars Healthy? Get Our Takes, Recipes, and More
Once known mostly as energy bars and used mainly by endurance athletes, nutrition bars are now everywhere and marketed to everyone. Today, people of all ages and activity levels use them as meal replacements and quick snacks. Many bars offer the promise of good nutrition, but with a surprising amount of sugar that rivals that of even candy bars.
Is Drinking Coffee On An Empty Stomach Bad For Your Hormones?
The internet conversation around coffee on an empty stomach has become a kind of modern wellness Rorschach test: one side frames it as a hidden hormonal stressor ruining cortisol, gut health, blood sugar, and women’s hormones; the other dismisses the concern as exaggerated wellness culture.
The Alkaline Diet: Should You Give It a Try?
In our ongoing “Diet Takes Series,” today we share our thoughts on the Alkaline Diet. Learn about this diet, get our opinions, and try recipes that align with anyone wanting to eat anti-inflammatory.
Agave: Should You Avoid It?
Today, we are taking a look at agave nectar - a sweetener that is often marketed as being healthier than sugar. Learn more about what agave is, why you may want to minimize consumption of it, and our opinions on it. Plus try our recipes that use sweeteners we both recommend.
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