5 Reasons To Include Chia Seeds In Your Day!

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1. 2 tablespoons of chia seeds contain 10 grams of dietary fiber. This fiber feeds the good gut bacteria which works to create a healthy microbiome to buffer against stress and maintain your immune system.

2. Just 1 serving of chia seeds contains 6 g of complete protein. This helps to stabilize your blood sugar, build muscle and provide a good source of energy.

3. Chia seeds are a great source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory Omega-3s. Both of these help to promote brain function, heart health and reduce inflammation.

4. Chia seeds are high in magnesium which is known as “nature’s muscle relaxer’. Magnesium also helps to produce calming serotonin which is a buffer against stress.

5. Chia seeds are inexpensive and easy to eat! You can make chia pudding, stir them into your yogurt, sprinkle on your salad or toss them in your oats.

What is anabolic resistance? Is there anything I can do about it?

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What is anabolic resistance? Is there anything I can do about it?

Anabolic resistance is something that occurs as we get older. This is when our bodies are not able to absorb amino acids as well as when we were younger which means that our muscle tissue responds differently to training and nutrition. The muscle tissue doesn't repair as quickly as it used to and does not build muscle as efficiently.

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"What Can I Do To Reduce Inflammation?"

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"What Can I Do To Reduce Inflammation?"

“What can I do to reduce inflammation?” is probably one of the most popular questions that I get from people! First things first, inflammation itself is not necessarily bad. In fact, inflammation is critical in our bodies to maintain our health, fight disease and heal cuts. However, excessive inflammation is where the problems can begin.

What happens when there is too much inflammation?

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Stress Eating? Take a Pause!

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Stress Eating? Take a Pause!

Stress Eating and the Power of the Pause

We've all been there! We suddenly find ourselves munching endlessly and clutching a bag of chips. We're not entirely sure how we got there and, for some reason, we can’t seem to stop eating. Somehow, the chip bag became our kryptonite and we’ve been rendered powerless.

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