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Should You Go Gluten Free for Weight loss?
Many people choose to go gluten free for weight loss and to “feel healthy”. Should you go gluten free? The short answer is no, not unless you have to! First lets define gluten.. Gluten is the protein found in certain grains: wheat (wheat berries, durum, emmer, semolina,spelt, farina, farro, graham, kamut, einkorn), barley, rye, triticale […]
Telomeres and Your Health
Recently there has been more discussion about telomeres and longevity. What is a telomere? A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA at the end of a chromosome, which protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration. We all have telomeres, but the length can vary based on genetics and lifestyle. Having shortened telomeres has been […]