by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
With advancements in science and a better understanding of the human microbiome, we are learning just how important gut microbiota is in influencing health and weight. People that have more diversity in their gut microbiota are leaner than people who have less...
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
A big key to weight loss and keeping the weight off is optimizing thyroid function. I recommend women get their thyroid checked yearly and men at least every few years. Hypothyroidism is a very common condition and a major culprit in weight gain and in difficulty...
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
Losing weight and keeping the weight off is definitely a marathon, not a sprint! The more we practice key habits around food, lifestyle, and exercise over a consistent period of time the more these adjustments adjust us…our weight and well-being while getting us off...
by Leona West Fox | Leona’s Food “Prescriptions”
Protein is a very long-established and well-researched part of successful weight loss. Studies showed greater weight loss, fat mass loss, and preservation of lean mass after higher-protein calorie-restriction diets than after lower-protein calorie-restriction diets....
by Leona West Fox | Well-Being
When someone is diagnosed with high blood pressure this means the force of the blood on the veins is too high, specifically above 120/80 mmHg. Several factors that contribute to high blood pressure include: smoking, obesity, chronic stress, being sedentary, excessive...
