The healthiest, happiest people in the world don’t diet.

They don’t join gyms. They drink alcohol and some of them even smoke.

They go against all of the tra

Perhaps you’ve heard of these “Blue Zones” – place in the world

The Case for Social Connection

When I worked for the Endocrinology clinic as a clinic dietitian, I always dreaded when one of my patients told me they were planning to retire.

My first question was always, “What are you going to do with your extra time?”

The worst answer was usually the most common: “I’m going to relax!”

Nature, Nurture, or the People you’re Around?

While genetics plays a role in a person’s risk of disease, it’s not everything. It’s pretty well-known that your eating pattern, physical activity, stress management, and sleep all have a huuuuge impact.

But did you know that the people you surround yourself can increase (or decrease) your risk of chronic disease?

Creating Habits: Choose your Friends Wisely

We’re not what we eat. We are who we’re around.

But What if I’m an Introvert?

Yes, even you, my sweet, introverted friend, need people. In a culture which puts on a pedastal extroverts, I know this might feel scary.