by Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD | Updated Apr 29, 2025 | Healthy Lifestyle, Longevity
If you’re in your forties, or beyond, you’ve probably realized that the way you used to eat just doesn’t cut it anymore. And no, it’s not in your head. There’s real science behind this shift. Hormones aren’t just about reproduction; they play a major role in...
by Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD | Updated Mar 5, 2025 | Healthy Lifestyle
Inflammation is a natural and necessary part of a healthy immune response, and one key regulator of this process is histamine. If you’ve ever dealt with seasonal allergies, you’re likely familiar with histamine’s effects—but its role extends far beyond that. Histamine...
by Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD | Updated Feb 4, 2025 | Healthy Lifestyle
Proper nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum is crucial for both the baby’s development and the mother’s health. However, the demands of this life stage, combined with limited time for meal prep and grocery shopping, can make healthy eating feel...
by Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD | Updated Nov 8, 2024 | Nutrition
The prevalence of obesity and the decline in food quality are on the rise in America. It is estimated that approximately 42% of American adults have a body mass index (BMI) classified as obese. As obesity rates increase, so does the consumption of processed foods and...
by Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD | Updated Oct 1, 2024 | Healthy Lifestyle
The bookends of your day are crucial for establishing healthy habits. These key times—the first hour after you wake up and the last hour before you go to bed—are ideal for habit formation because they occur before and after your other responsibilities, such as work,...
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