Longevity
Although you may not have heard of AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) yet, they are worth knowing about because they can wreak havoc upon your body. AGEs are harmful compounds that form when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream, a process known as glycation. AGEs are highly reactive and promote oxidative stress and…
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Plant-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are leading the pack in the popularity of healthy diets. There is, however, continuing debate about which aspects of a Mediterranean diet are the most important. Is it the olive oil that is mainly responsible for the heart health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for health? ABOUT HEALTH…
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Were you disappointed to hear the results of a recent study that discovered that bananas in a smoothie can result in an 84% loss of the polyphenols from the berries that you were hoping to benefit from? We certainly were. Yes, we thought, we could leave the bananas out of our smoothies. We experimented with…
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Life expectancy has been increasing around the world over the past decades, a happenstance that is attributed to advances in public health and healthcare services. However, the last few years have rocked this boat and it is predicted that the current generation of adolescents is likely to be the first to have a shorter life…
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The importance of eating plants is increasingly at the forefront of our minds as we take in the daily information that we are exposed to in our magazines, newspapers or on a scroll on the internet. Consequently, we are becoming more aware that there are health benefits to be had from focusing on plant-based foods…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
