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How to Lose Weight and Feel Awesome (Even at Middle Age, the Primal/Paleo Way)

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  As we age, losing weight and staying healthy can become increasingly challenging. However, the Primal/Paleo way of eating offers a simple and effective approach to weight loss and overall wellness. In this blog post, we will explore the Primal/Paleo way of eating and provide tips for how to lose weight and feel awesome at any age. What is the Primal/Paleo Way of Eating? The Primal/Paleo way of eating is based on the dietary habits of our ancestors from the Paleolithic era. This means that the diet is focused on whole, unprocessed foods that were available to our ancestors, such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. The diet excludes processed foods, refined sugar, and grains. The idea behind the Primal/Paleo way of eating is that our bodies are designed to thrive on the foods that our ancestors ate, and that modern processed foods are a major contributor to obesity and chronic disease. Tips for Losing Weight on the Primal/Paleo Way of Eating 1. Focus on Whole, Unpro...

The Bitter Truth of Sweet Sugar

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        Sugar is one of the most commonly used ingredients in our daily diet. It's found in everything from baked goods to beverages, and it's even added to foods you wouldn't expect, like condiments and salad dressings. While sugar may make our taste buds happy, it's not doing our bodies any favors. In fact, studies have shown that consuming too much sugar can have harmful effects on our health. In this blog post, we'll be exploring the bitter truth about sugar and its negative impact on our bodies. The Sweet Temptation         There's no denying that sugar tastes good. It's sweet, it's satisfying, and it can bring us comfort when we're feeling down. The problem is that the sweetness comes at a cost. Sugar is high in calories but has no nutritional value. When we consume sugar, our bodies break it down into glucose, which is used for energy. But when we consume too much sugar, our bodies can't use it all, and the excess is stored as fat. This ca...