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- Nicolas & Adrian (EMT & Dietitian) | The 8% Authors

The 8% Newsletter

Nov 04, 2024

What You Need To Know About Cholesterol

We hope your weekend was spectacular and that your week kicks off in similarly fabulous fashion. In this week’s edition, we’re taking on one of the most misunderstood nutrients, or so it seems, cholesterol. Yep, that nutrient with a reputation...

Oct 28, 2024

The Unfiltered Truth About Seed Oils

Have you heard of the hateful eight? No, not the Tarantino movie, the 8 most common seed oils that are present in the American diet. These include: canola oil (aka rapeseed oil), corn oil, grape-seed oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil,...

Oct 21, 2024

GM(no)!

You have probably seen those smug “Non-GMO” seals on the front panel of just about every product in the natural food aisle. So clearly Genetically Modified Organisms must be bad right? Otherwise there would be no reason to market it....

Oct 14, 2024

Ozempic: A Solution To Obesity?

If you’ve been within earshot of the media in the past year, you’ve probably heard the word "Ozempic" whispered as if it were a miracle from the heavens—talked about on TV, debated by pop stars, and even on those ancient...

Oct 07, 2024

Are Artificial Sweeteners Sabotaging Your Health?

We’ve all encountered artificial sweeteners at some point, haven’t we? Whether you’re stirring one into your morning coffee, sipping a Coke Zero, or squinting at those little pink packets stacked on restaurant tables, they’re hard to miss. Opinions on them...

Sep 30, 2024

Pre/Pro/Post biotics | Everything You Need To Know

The gut's been getting a lot of attention lately, and not just because people like saying, "trust your gut." Gut bacteria does everything from fortifying our immune system and helping break down food to producing vitamins and fighting harmful bacteria....

Sep 23, 2024

From Annoying to Deadly: The Scoop with Food Allergies

It’s no secret allergies are an enormous issue, a menace really that has turned the simple joy of breathing spring air into a pollen-filled battleground. Not only for those of us who can’t drive when spring comes in full swing,...

Sep 16, 2024

Sleep: The Art Of Doing Nothing

We all do it. Some of us crave it, others fight it. Sleep is that vital process we spend a third of our lives doing and is both essential and still somewhat of a mystery. It seems odd that we...

Sep 09, 2024

Hydration ≠ Water (Here's Why)

Hey 8%er! Summer may be slipping away, but hydration? That’s a year-round, 24/7 commitment. Whether you're running a marathon or just some errands, hydration is the secret sauce that keeps you energized, focused, and feeling your best. But here’s the...

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