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Thousands of years ago, Hippocrates suggested that sleep appeared to improve recovery from illness. Yet despite this ancient observation, it is only quite recently that the link between sleep and our immune system has been elucidated. Much of our knowledge of the importance of sleep for health emanates from studies examining the effects of sleep loss, and they are compelling. We see that lack of sleep is linked to a whole array of issues: mood disturbances , overeating and weight gain , reduced insulin sensitivity , cardiovascular disease , and many other maladies.  Interestingly, it is also linked to increased susceptibility to respiratory infection – a health concern that is at the forefront of our minds more now than perhaps ever before. Sleep and Risk for the Common Cold One study put this link to the test in a very direct way. They recruited 153 healthy volunteers, and had them report their sleep duration and sleep efficiency (percent of time spent in bed when the...

This ketogenic, heart healthy, grain free oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day! With 27 grams of fat and 13 grams of protein per serving it’s sure to put extra pep in your step so that you have premium energy to begin your day!  Instant Pot Hemp Seed No-Oat Meal tastes just like […] The post Instant Pot Hemp Seed No-Oat Meal appeared first on Instant Loss - Conveniently Cook Your Way To Weight Loss .

Protein powders come in all different forms. Each has its own benefits, so choosing the perfect protein powder can be a little overwhelming. Especially if you are trying to be more holistically minded in your food choices.  Protein powders range in price just as they do in ingredients. Some are chalk full of artificial ingredients, […] The post The Best Protein Powders For A Whole Food Diet appeared first on Instant Loss - Conveniently Cook Your Way To Weight Loss .

This immune system boosting Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew is a powerhouse of a meal. With the corona virus running rampant we can all use an immune booster and this stew sure does deliver!  This is a rustic style chicken stew with ginger, garlic, and turmeric. However, you can boost its powers even more […] The post Instant Pot Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew appeared first on Instant Loss - Conveniently Cook Your Way To Weight Loss .

Over the past few decades, sleep duration appears to have been declining for most people living in industrialized countries. But one group for whom this is particularly evident is teenagers . Nearly half of adolescents in the US report insufficient sleep, and suffer from daytime sleepiness on school days. One study of middle school and high-school students found that a whopping 80% slept fewer than 8 hours on school nights, and 33% of the students reported falling asleep in class.  This is not as trivial as it may seem. Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep have poorer academic performance , are more likely to develop psychological problems like depression, are at higher risk of medical issues like obesity and diabetes, and are more likely to be involved in car accidents . The long term implications of insufficient sleep with respect to health, education, and achievement early in life should not be underestimated. So why is this such a pervasive problem? One factor that...