Category: Heart & Metabolism

Why glucose, A1c, fasting insulin and related markers matter for energy, weight and aging, plus simple daily habits for steadier blood sugar.

What NT-proBNP, small dense LDL and Lp(a) can reveal about heart strain and risk, what raises them, and heart-healthy ways to respond.

How to read a cholesterol panel: LDL, HDL, triglycerides, ApoB and Lp(a), common patterns like insulin resistance, and food-first ways to improve lipids.

What metabolic flexibility means, why metabolism slows, and how to rebuild it with strength training, protein, meal timing, light and sleep.

How insulin resistance develops and daily habits that improve insulin sensitivity: meal timing, post-meal walks, strength training, sleep and food order.

What research says about artificial sweeteners, the gut microbiome and insulin, and natural sweetener swaps like stevia, honey and dates. Maryland ND.

Minerals, garlic, hawthorn and vitamin C that support healthy circulation and blood vessel function. Educational information from Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, with a link to the products he uses on Fullscript.

How type 2 diabetes develops (insulin resistance, beta-cell strain), how it is diagnosed, and integrative diet, exercise and supplement options.

Key Move Forward 50 nutrition concepts: whole foods, no processed foods, quality animal products, fermented foods, new recipes and listening to your body.

The Move Forward 50 approved foods list: meat, seafood, eggs, nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables, quality dairy, flavor boosters, cooking fats and drinks.