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Health is often treated like something to earn or achieve, but in real life, it is something to support and maintain. It includes physical health, mental health, and the systems that make daily life work. Food choices, movement, sleep, stress managem
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“Detoxing from sugar” is one of the most common nutrition claims I see, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Sugar is not a toxin. It is a form of carbohydrate, and glucose is required for the brain and body to function. Yet suga
Raw milk has become a popular topic in wellness spaces, often promoted as more natural or better for digestion, immunity, or overall health. Episode 224 of the Real World Nutrition podcast takes a step back from marketing language to examine what raw
It is about this time of year when a lot of people start wondering if what they are doing is working. The workouts are happening, meals feel more structured, and maybe sleep is a little better, but the changes are not always obvious in the mirror or
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