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Cutting out carbs and focusing on healthy fats helps restore your leptin function—and optimize your immune function in several ways. Your food choices go a long way in determining how well your immune system functions. In a very short time, the average person—and not just here in America—has learned a lot about self-protection to stay well. Social distancing, washing hands, and even self-isolation when we’re sick all play key roles in preventing the spread of novel diseases. And because you’re here, I’m guessing you’re pretty well-versed in the supplements and herbs that can bolster your immunity, such as vitamins C and D, zinc, and medicinal mushrooms. But are you also optimizing your immunity with your food choices? If you carry extra pounds, are diabetic, or deal with cravings, energy swings, or insomnia—in spite of all that you do to stay healthy—you may need to address another issue that dramatically impacts immunity: leptin resistance. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat c

I love to cook but know next to nothing about kitchen knives. So, I enlisted the help of celebrity chef Mychael Chang to teach me how to shop for, sharpen, and care for kitchen knives. what to look for in Kitchen Knives First, is it really worth it to invest in expensive kitchen knives? In fact, how expensive your knives are is less important than how well you maintain them. But, there is a difference in performance, fit, and longevity when it comes to pricier knives. “The problem with cheaper knives is usually the blade isn’t going to stay as sharp as some of the better quality knives,” Mychael shares. The blade itself may also be thinner with more expensive knives for greater precision. Also, there’s an ergonomic difference. “I notice a big difference in the fit and feel of the handle.” Whatever your price point, Mychael recommends shopping with a trusted brand, reading reviews, and looking for forged knives. Forged vs. Stamped Knives come in one of two varieties. Forged knives

This post was sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario. Because I love dairy. Trying to save money on groceries is not a new goal. But in difficult times like these where even access to food is limited, stretching your food dollars is a whole other ballgame. I’m not going to suggest that you suddenly… Read more The post The Smarter Way to Save Money on Groceries appeared first on Abby Langer Nutrition.

Financial stress, social isolation, fear of illness can take a huge toll on your mood and send your anxiety soaring. These 8 herbs and nutrients are not a cure but they can help lift your mood, ease stress and tension—and support immune health. About 21 million American adults suffer from mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, and 40 million have an anxiety disorder. What’s worse, a report last year by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) found that 40 percent of Americans are more anxious than they were the previous year. As for stress: three out of four adults say they’re stressed, 45 percent report lying awake at night, and 36 percent say they feel nervous or anxious. What all this means is that more than a third of Americans struggle with depression, anxiety, or stress—and sometimes, all three. If you’re among them, you don’t have to suffer. Natural herbs, vitamins, and supplements can calm anxiety, soothe stress, and ease depression without the side effects of pha