by Alexandre Beaudin | Dec 26, 2024 | Healthy Nutrition
TL;DR: Heart Health: Beets are rich in dietary nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide in the body, relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, lowering blood pressure, and supporting cardiovascular health. Nutrients: High in folate (cell repair), potassium (heart...
by Alexandre Beaudin | Dec 26, 2024 | Healthy Nutrition, Heart Health
TL;DR: Heart Health: Beetroot lowers blood pressure via nitrates converted to nitric oxide, improving blood flow. Antioxidants like betalains protect cells from free radicals. Nutrients: Rich in folate, potassium, fiber, and nitrates—it aids red blood cell production,...
by Alexandre Beaudin | Dec 25, 2024 | Healthy Nutrition
TL;DR: What is it? Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that reduces stress by lowering cortisol, balancing hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones. Benefits for Women: Helps regulate menstrual cycles, improves fertility, eases menopause symptoms,...
by Alexandre Beaudin | Dec 25, 2024 | Healthy Nutrition
TL;DR: Balances Hormones: Ashwagandha lowers cortisol (up to 30%), improves thyroid function (normalizes T3/T4), and supports estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone for men and women. Stress Reduction: It reduces cortisol and adrenaline, calming the stress-response...
by Alexandre Beaudin | Dec 25, 2024 | Healthy Nutrition
TL;DR: Stress & Anxiety Relief: Ashwagandha lowers cortisol and promotes calmness (240–600 mg daily). Improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety within 1–2 weeks. Brain Health: May slow memory loss (e.g., Alzheimer’s) by protecting brain cells from oxidative...
