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Everything you need to know about vitamin D - yes, everything.
You can listen to the video version of this article here . Have you ever noticed how a lot of people seem to be deficient in vitamin D?...

Michelle Adams
Mar 2335 min read


Overcoming revenge bedtime procrastination: How poor sleep affects your body and mind, and how you can do better
You can listen to the video version of this article here . In today’s article, I’m going to get into some of the main reasons why we...

Michelle Adams
Mar 2114 min read


So it turns out that ice cream is actually... healthy? The biggest paradox in nutrition science
You can listen to the video version of this article here . If I ask you to name five foods that you should include in a healthy diet, you...

Michelle Adams
Mar 209 min read


Why sitting all day is worse for you than you think - and what to do about it
You can listen to the video version of this article here . If you are sitting down or laying in bed while reading this article, then I...

Michelle Adams
Mar 2010 min read


Being dehydrated isn’t cute - 7 consequences of poor water intake
You can listen to the audio version of this article here . Water does a lot of things . In our bodies, it acts as a medium in which...

Michelle Adams
Nov 21, 20248 min read


References for video "Fast Food in the Black Community"
References (generally) listed by appearance in video Celebrity endorsements: Celebrities With Signature Fast Food Meals and Merch...

Michelle Adams
Nov 2, 20245 min read


References for video “The ONLY Video You Need To Watch About Vitamin D”
References listed by appearance in video Money spent on Vitamin D: Vitamin D Market Size, Share Global Analysis Report, 2022-2030 ....

Michelle Adams
Jun 29, 202413 min read


Let’s talk about Ozempic
You can listen to the audio version of this article here . Image source: Novomedlink Weight loss drugs have been trending on social...

Michelle Adams
Mar 17, 20246 min read


References for video "How poor sleep affects your body and mind, and how to do better"
Bedtime procrastination: Kroese FM, De Ridder DT, Evers C, Adriaanse MA. Bedtime procrastination: introducing a new area of...

Michelle Adams
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Sugar addiction is REAL, according to science
To listen to the audio version of this post, click here. Have you been stuck in a cycle of eating more sweets than you intended to? Have...

Michelle Adams
Feb 10, 20247 min read


The TRUTH about “light” drinking: Wine moms and the trivialization of alcohol in modern culture
Alright, let me just say right out the gate that this article is probably going to be a bit of a downer. I don’t mean to rain on anyone’s...

Michelle Adams
Dec 10, 202212 min read


The science behind stress eating, mindfulness, and rewiring your brain
You can check out the video version of this article here. Imagine that you are being chased. You are speeding on a busy road trying to...

Michelle Adams
Oct 20, 20228 min read


Veganism debunked? Why going fully plant-based may be a misguided health concept
In this article, I am going to be talking about why I think – based on the research evidence available - that veganism may be a misguided...

Michelle Adams
Oct 13, 202221 min read


The fat acceptance movement
Today I will cover a controversial topic: the fat acceptance movement. People are divided on whether or not it is something that should...

Michelle Adams
Oct 10, 202212 min read


Do berries make you smarter?
Click here to listen to this article. Food that tastes delectable AND keeps your brain in good shape? It must be too good to be true. The...

Michelle Adams
Aug 20, 20226 min read


Why meal timing matters
Have you ever skipped meals all day just to binge at the end of the day in a calorie-dense haze? Even if you don’t eat an enormous amount...

Michelle Adams
Aug 6, 20226 min read


How your parents' diets affect your health - let's talk about epigenetics
It is common knowledge that we inherit our parents’ genes. Some DNA from mom combines with some DNA from dad, and that makes us. However,...

Michelle Adams
Jun 9, 20228 min read


Why you shouldn’t eat the same thing every day
The other day, a good friend of mine told me that when it comes to vegetables, they only eat spinach because it is the only vegetable...

Michelle Adams
May 26, 20227 min read


Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
You have probably heard the phrase: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But, is there any truth to this? And what about apple juice –...

Michelle Adams
May 19, 20226 min read


Why you should be eating more garlic
Garlic is a key ingredient in the cuisines of many cultures. Growing up on St. Croix, my mother would make every savory dish with several...

Michelle Adams
May 12, 20227 min read
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