62: Optimize Your Strengths with Talent Stacking
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Talent Stacking is a concept developed by Scott Adams (author and creator of the Dilbert comic) that combines your strongest skills in order to give you an edge in your field. It can have a huge impact on your life and career when used correctly. That’s why in this episode we’re breaking down the method, how to determine your own talent stack, strategies to improve, and so much more.
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61: How Decluttering Can Change Your Life
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Decluttering your space and getting rid of things may not seem like the most exciting idea, but it can make a huge difference in your day-to-day life and stress levels. That's why in this episode, we're breaking down Marie Kondo's method of decluttering, how to use it, and how it can benefit you. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of things in your house that you haven’t used in forever or thought about decluttering your things, then this episode is for you.
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60: Getting Serious About Pregnancy Nutrition w/ Kelly LeVeque
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Health and nutrition should always be a priority, but especially when it comes to pregnancy. Kelly LeVeque aka @bewellbykelly is a holistic nutritionist and celebrity health coach who specializes in pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy nutrition. In this episode, Kelly shares lots of tips for good nutrition and overall health in all stages of pregnancy.
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59: Top Nutrition and Fitness Myths, Part 3
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With the amount of conflicting health-related information out there, it can be difficult to navigate what’s what when it comes to nutrition. That’s why in this episode, we’re breaking down the truth behind more common health myths.
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58: The Immunity Fix w/ Dr. DiNicolantonio
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The human immune system is crucial to good health, especially today with the prevalence of COVID-19. There has been much debate over if, and how you can support immune health. In this episode, Dr. James DiNicolantonio, a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, takes a deep dive into what he has learned about supporting immune health in general, as well as directly relating to COVID-19.
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57: Top Nutrition and Fitness Myths, Part 2
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There are so many health and wellness myths out there that can make achieving a healthy lifestyle seem impossible. But it doesn’t need to be so complicated. That’s why we’re breaking down even more of the most common myths surrounding health and fitness.
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56: Top Nutrition and Fitness Myths, Part 1
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There are so many crazy nutrition and fitness myths out there, it can be difficult to know what’s what. That’s why in this episode, we’re breaking down 5 common health and fitness myths and the truth behind them. From dietary sodium intake to supplement needs, strength training, and so much more, we got you covered.
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55: How to Set 2021 Intentions & Resolutions That Actually Stick
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Now that 2020 is in the rear view and a new year lies ahead, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some goals you’d like to reach in 2021 and how you plan to achieve them. Whether your goal is health-related, business-related, or personal, many people tend to start the new year with plenty of goals but aren’t able to stick to them as the year progresses. That’s why in this episode we’re sharing ways to set realistic, achievable goals that you can actually stick to long-term.
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54: Eat Smarter w/ Shawn Stevenson
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Food can be complicated, especially when you’re trying to improve your quality of health or lose weight. In this episode, Shawn Stevenson breaks down the science behind how food affects the human body and ways to optimize it to fit your goals.
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53: How to Turn Actions Into Habits That Will Change Your Life
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What you do every day is what really adds up to your goals and feeling your overall best. That's why it's so important to establish and maintain good habits. When you're trying to change your habits, the ability to make them stick is what will set you apart and propel you towards your goals. In this episode, we are sharing 8 research-backed strategies and tactics to help make your habits stick.
info_outlineConsuming a healthy, balanced diet is essential for all aspects of health, including optimal blood sugar control. So whether you have prediabetes, diabetes, or simply would like to lower your risk of developing these conditions later, it's important to know how you can help regulate your blood sugar. In this episode, we're sharing some extremely nutritious foods that can help reduce your blood sugar levels, which foods to avoid, and so much more.
-About key terms to know when it comes to
-Foods for blood sugar regulation
-Which foods to avoid for blood sugar regulation
References:
- A 2019 study found that eating 2 cups (250 grams) of red raspberries with a high carb meal significantly reduced post-meal insulin and blood sugar in adults with prediabetes, compared to the control group
- One study showed that consuming 500 mg of cinnamon extract daily for 12 weeks decreased a marker of oxidative stress by 14% in adults with prediabetes
- Association study - One review of 543 people with type 2 diabetes found taking it was associated with an average decrease of over 24 mg/dL
- Shown in studies to enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics
- A study in 25 people with type 2 diabetes demonstrated that consuming both peanuts and almonds throughout the day as part of a low carb diet reduced both fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels
- A review found diets emphasizing tree nuts at an average daily intake of 2 ounces (56 grams) significantly reduced fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), which is a marker of long-term blood sugar control, compared with a control diet, in people with type 2 diabetes
- A study in 21 people with prediabetes found that eating fermented kimchi for 8 weeks improved glucose tolerance in 33% of the participants, while only 9.5% of participants who consumed fresh kimchi showed improved glucose tolerance
- A review of 25 controlled studies found that eating whole flax seeds led to significant improvements in blood sugar control
- Daily consumption of one large egg may reduce the risk of diabetes without having any adverse effects on lipid profiles in individuals with pre- and type II diabetes.