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In the last blog we began by reviewing how humanOS evolved in 2018. We ended by focusing on what we learned in 2018 about the science of aging. In this post we turn our attention primarily to new developments in the science of nutrition, picking up where we left off as we consider how diet affects aging.    Diet and aging: prebiotics, probiotics, and protein How diet affects how we age has received a lot of airtime this year. Because humans live for so long and aren’t very good at sticking to lifestyle interventions, most research on diet and longevity has been done on other animals. Dan discussed one of these studies with Susan Westfall , who found that fruit flies that consumed an Ayurvedic supplement plus certain probiotics lived dramatically longer than other flies. Such preclinical studies are very interesting and can pave the way for research on humans, but we should always be wary of assuming that it’s possible to use other organisms to model how humans respond ...

Easy Maple Pecan Baked Brie Appetizer for your New Year's Celebrations 🎉 Maple Pecan Baked Brie 1 Brie wheel 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup pecans Crackers, rolls, and apples for serving Preheat oven to 350. Place cheese on a baking sheet and bake until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a summer. Stir in pecans. Drizzle warm sauce over slightly cooled cheese. Serve with crackers, rolls, or apples. Enjoy!

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As we approach the end of the year, we are going to publish three blogs reflecting on our work from 2018, including 1) the most important health concepts we’ve shared and 2) the advancements we’ve made to our application to help you turn helpful ideas into results. Health Mastery There is a lot of competition for your attention in the health space. We are proud of our approach to provide you with high-value health information and tools in a manner that fulfills our goal: All you need to bring is interest and we will make the understanding and doing processes easier and achievable. There are so many aspects of health that can’t or should not be outsourced to a product or provider. So, how do you work towards developing expertise at taking care of your own health? This pursuit provides a lifetime of enrichment for you, the people you touch, and the work you do as direct beneficiaries. We all care about our own health and recognize that health is far more than the absence of disease. ...

These Cocoa Peppermint Cookies are the perfect holiday treat!! Chocolate and Peppermint are a match made in heaven! They are made using white chocolate, milk chocolate, and peppermint oreos! These cookies are soft and delicious! Santa or your neighborhood cookie exchange will love them! Make it with me! The peppermint oreos used in this recipe are from Trader Joes! They are the peppermint joe joes. Those are one of my favorite holiday treats!! Try them, they are delicious! Cocoa Peppermint Cookies  Yields 3 dozen  INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 cup crushed peppermint oreos DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment pape...

During the winter months I am all about comfort food! This biscuits and gravy is a tasty take on traditional biscuits and gravy but it’s dairy optional and gluten free!  I spent ten years of my childhood and young adult years in Texas. Biscuits and Gravy are a breakfast staple in the south and something my family has always enjoyed. When we went gluten and dairy free I had to make a few tweaks but we can still enjoy the breakfast that we love now with healthier ingredients!  {This post may contain affiliate links} Sausage Gravy with Eggy Biscuits Serves 4 to 6 Gravy 1 pound ground pork sausage 2 1/2 cups hemp milk  1/4 cup buckwheat flour 1/2 teaspoon fine ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Biscuits 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon hemp milk  1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine ground sea salt 1. Preheat the oven to 425F. Place a piece of parchment paper over a large baki...

The Beef, Bean, and Potato Soup is hearty and delicious!! It's a cross between Minestrone and Beef Stew. It's made with beef, potato, kidney and white beans, carrots, onions, and tons of flavorful seasonings! It's a very easy recipe to make too! We love it! Make it with me! I love using my leftover roast in this recipe! It's a great way to use up Sunday dinner leftovers! You can also cook up some beef and add it to this recipe too! The kidney and white beans add a great texture to this soup! I have included both Instant Pot and Stove Top instructions for this recipe! You know I love using my Instant Pot because it makes everything so quick and easy! If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make it over the stove in a dutch oven just as easily! See below for details. Beef, Bean, and Potato Soup Yields 6-8 servings  2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped carrots 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated 2 pounds beef, co...

From time to time I struggle to fall asleep. Sometimes this is because of something to do with my sleep environment. Maybe it’s too hot or cold , for example. At other times I’ve eaten too much, too late. And now and then it’s because it’s Saturday night and I’ve been reckless and had too much booze and caffeine… again. However, most of the time my difficulties falling asleep arise from rumination on something related to work. And it turns out that I’m not alone. About 26% of US adults struggle to fall asleep at least a few times each week , and preoccupation with worries may be a key contributor to this difficulty. When we don’t get as much work done as we intend, many of us cogitate over our perceived shortcomings . This deliberation can disrupt sleep, especially among people who expect a lot from themselves . Now, I’d known that during therapy to help them sleep, people afflicted with insomnia are often advised to write lists of their sleep-related concerns. The premise is that i...

‘Tis the season!  I am so excited to launch my first shopping guide this season, the ultimate holiday shopping guide for the hostess! As you prepare to attend many holiday parties, it is customary to bring the hostess a little something.  Most people opt to bring a bottle of wine, dessert or some form of food.  While I usually bring something edible, I love bringing the hostess something they can enjoy all year long!  Here are just a few of my top favorite items to bring along with me.   {this post may contain affiliate links} Bread Board Please any hostess with this perfect bread board!  I have found most people don’t actually own a bread board so this is always a great gift that they are sure to love all year long. Drink Dispenser When attending parties there are obviously always drinks to go around.  Give you hostess the perfect gift to use to serve up her favorite party punch. Bowl Set A kitchen can never have enough bowls.  Th...