Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
It’s takes more than just a good diet, but that IS one of the key steps.
Let’s dive in to the Four Pillars Of Health. Today, I’m going to share with you the first of four videos where we are going to talk about Nutrition, and why it’s an important and key part of your health.
One of the first things I do with my Nutrition clients is to talk about adding in more GOOD for you foods. So don’t skip over this blog if you don’t like veggies. Give it a read and see if I can convince you to include just a few more greens in your day.
If you’re wondering what exactly is in these green powerhouses that makes them so “super,” I’ve dived into the research to give you some nerdy reasons to make these a staple in your diet.
You don’t have to be a health nut to know that soda/ pop isn’t good for you. But is it really all that bad?
Whether you call it soda or pop, it’s the same thing.
Is it ok to just have it once in a while? And if you’re going to have it, is it better to have the regular ol’ sugar-filled version or the zero calorie “diet” kind?
Well, let’s weigh-in on the facts:
Do you think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again.
Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifespan.
This has shown to be true in many parts of the world!
Look no further than the people of ‘Blue Zones’ for proof of how powerful everyday habits are when it comes to staying healthy for the long haul.
The Blue Zones are regions around the world where people have very low rates of chronic disease and live longer compared to other populations.
