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Metabolic Health with Food Remedies

Since 2014, I've empowered people to achieve sustainable weight loss by reversing insulin resistance and optimizing metabolic health. Frustrated by stubborn belly fat, fatigue, or yo-yo dieting despite eating well? The hidden culprit is often a hormonal imbalance. With dual Master's degrees in Nutrition & Psychology, I share my tips and the newest research on metabolic health and nutrition. I inspire you to pursue lifestyle changes to improve your healthspan. Join the community and get my breakfast recipes!

Do you eat out of boredom?
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Do you eat out of boredom?

Issue #178 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! Thank you for being part of this community! Hi Reader! "Boredom eating" is a subconscious search for a dopamine hit to escape a state of low stimulation. The Science of Dopamine and "Boredom" Dopamine is a neurotransmitter often called the "motivation molecule" because it's about anticipation, novelty, and seeking...

Issue #176 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! Thank you for being part of this community! Hi Reader! "What's better for me, potatoes or pasta? Can I eat quinoa if I'm pre-diabetic? And how about quinoa if I'm?" These and similar questions are common concerns for my clients who are watching their carb intake to lose weight, improve blood sugar, or reverse...

A woman doing strength training

Issue #174 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! Thank you for being part of this community! Hi Reader! "I started a new strength training routine and gained weight. What?! How can it be?" - I've heard it from many of my clients, both in the past and recently. So here is what happens when you start resistance or strength training. Muscle Damage During strength...

Biological age

Issue #172 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! Thank you for being part of this community! Hi Reader! Last week, we talked about chronological age vs biological and lifestyle interventions that matter. Our medical system is primarily concerned with treating diseases. When doctors look at your blood test results, they flag markers that are already out of range,...

What's your biological age?

Issue #171 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! Thank you for being part of this community! Hi Reader! Imagine two people, both turning 55 this year. One is vibrant and energetic, rarely getting sick. The other is constantly battling fatigue, struggling with stubborn weight gain, and feels the aches and pains of someone far older. They share the same...

Continuous Glucose Monitor

Issue #165 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health, how to reverse insulin resistance, and lose stubborn weight. Let's transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! Thank you for being part of this community! Hi Reader! For the past two weeks, I’ve had a Continuous Glucose Monitor on the back of my arm. My blood sugar is within normal range. The reason I'm wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) is because I...

Feel stuck on your weight loss path

Issue #159 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! I invite you to consider purchasing your supplements through my online dispensary. Not only will you find professional-quality products, but every purchase will also directly support my efforts to bring you valuable content. I currently offer 15% off all supplements. Your contribution means the world to me and...

Can your fatigue be food-related?

Issue #157 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! I invite you to consider purchasing your supplements through my online dispensary. Not only will you find professional-quality products, but every purchase will also directly support my efforts to bring you valuable content. I currently offer 15% off all supplements. Your contribution means the world to me and...

weight loss isn’t the problem

Issue #156 by Olga Afonsky Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! I invite you to consider purchasing your supplements through my online dispensary. Not only will you find professional-quality products, but every purchase will also directly support my efforts to bring you valuable content. I currently offer 15% off all supplements. Your contribution means the world to me and...

Chrono-nutrition: timing of meals

Issue #155 Welcome to the Food Remedies newsletter – a place to learn about metabolic health and transform your eating habits for a healthier and more vibrant life! I invite you to consider purchasing your supplements through my online dispensary. Not only will you find professional-quality products, but every purchase will also directly support my efforts to bring you valuable content. I currently offer 15% off all supplements. Your contribution means the world to me and helps continue this...