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When people express their desire to live to be at least 100 years old, they are assuming that their later years will be lived in good health. But that is not the norm. It does not take into account the healthspan-lifespan gap, the number of years near the end of a life that are spent…
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What we eat is inextricably linked to human health. Decades of scientific evidence tells us that diets low in unprocessed plant-based foods are the cause of more diet-related deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancers and type-2 diabetes than from any other risk factor (1). We also have plenty of data linking specific tiny inhabitants of the…
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This is without a doubt the most common question asked about plant-based diets….and no wonder. Protein bars and drinks are available everywhere, advertised to provide boosts in protein that are touted to prevent fatigue and provide energy for exercise, to help recover from a workout and to rebuild damaged muscle fibers. The disquieting thing is…
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Proteins are essential for a vast array of functions in living organisms. They provide structure for cells. They allow muscles to contract. They are a part of our skin and our connective tissues. Antibodies, a feature of our immune system that protects us from diseases, are proteins. The hemoglobin that transports oxygen in our blood…
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Did you read recently about the dangers of using black plastic utensils in your cooking or at the table? Did it give you a sinking feeling, remembering all the times you’ve pulled your black spatula or your black serving spoon out of your kitchen drawers. Did it make you wonder how much of the chemicals…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
