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9 vegan foods with healthy fats
Listen to article When it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, fat is often overlooked. While it’s true that some fats aren’t good for us...
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Prebiotics vs probiotics vs postbiotics: Why all three are crucial for gut health
Your microbiome is its own ecosystem teeming with trillions of microorganisms that play an important role in your overall health. Gut...
Oct 10, 20233 min read


Humanity’s first clock: Your sleep/wake cycle
Long before analog clocks were invented, each human body (and all other living things) has been regulated by its own internal clock. Our...
Sep 26, 20233 min read


How hormones regulate appetite (+ tips on how to support normal hormone levels)
Hunger, on the surface, is pretty easy to understand. You get hungry after you’ve gone several hours without food, and the hunger goes...
Sep 11, 20234 min read


How to make healthier choices when you’re too tired to change
You know the drill. You decide that this is the week you’re going to get your health back on track. You set your alarm for 30 minutes...
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Why it’s bad to eat before bed + 4 other metabolic health facts explained
Metabolic health is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention in recent years as we’ve become more aware of its importance to our...
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Foods that can lower blood sugar: 7 healthy food swaps for sugary foods
Whether you’re robustly healthy or have been told to get your blood sugar levels under control, just about all of us could benefit from...
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Ultra-processed foods are taking over our health. Here’s what to do about it
Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of the American diet. These foods are usually easier to access, more affordable, and last longer than...
Jul 11, 20233 min read


Insulin resistance: What it is, why it matters, and how to reverse it
According to the Cleveland Clinic , about 1 in 3 U.S. adults is insulin resistant, but many don’t realize it. Even more are on a path that could lead to insulin resistance in the future. We often assume only people with diabetes need to think about insulin, when in fact it’s something everyone should pay attention to. What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. It is produced in the pancreas and then released i
Jul 5, 20235 min read


Breaking free from diet culture to food freedom
Food: we can’t live without it, but sometimes living with it feels like living under the rule of a dictator. Whether it’s the unrealistic...
Jun 27, 20234 min read


Why sleep is important for metabolic health
From the time we’re born, we’re taught the importance of sleep. We need it to grow healthy and strong. To recover from the occasional...
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Learn about the history of yerba mate and what happens when you drink Unimate
We drink it in the mornings to start the day. It’s our go-to in the afternoons when we need extra help focusing. We all have our favorite times to drink Unimate —because its benefits are varied and far reaching. You’ve heard about the benefits of Unimate , which might have you wondering what’s actually happening inside your body when you drink Unimate. What is it about Unimate that makes it so popular? To understand what makes Unimate work, let’s dive into the history of its
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Why we love sugar (and how to eat less of it)
Bread. Yogurt. Protein bars. Barbecue sauce. These disparate foods have one surprising thing in common (besides the fact that they’re...
May 30, 20234 min read


When is the best time to eat dinner?
Early dinners are often associated with families with young children and older adults. But another group is emerging as pro-early-dinner:...
May 15, 20232 min read


What can you drink while intermittent fasting, and 5 beverages to avoid
One of the most common questions that comes up with intermittent fasting is, “What can I drink while intermittent fasting?” Most people know they’re supposed to avoid food while they’re fasting, but things get a little murkier when drinks are involved. Intermittent fasting involves fasting for a certain amount of hours each day. 16:8 is a common intermittent fasting schedule, where you fast for 16 hours and eat all your meals in the remaining eight hours of your day. This ty
May 3, 20234 min read


Learn about the benefits of Unicity’s Feel Great system and intermittent fasting
Just about everyone wants to feel better in some way. Many paths that lead to a healthier lifestyle include diet, exercise, and stress-relieving activities. It can be difficult to maintain those paths long term. Life is busy, and sometimes dedication to a worthy goal isn’t enough to keep you on track. Despite our best efforts, willpower is not enough. The good news is that you can feel great consistently without adopting a restrictive diet and extreme exercise routine. Unicit
May 1, 20233 min read


Why it's important to eat the rainbow
Color is a powerful fixture in our lives. It brings variety, beauty, and fun into what would otherwise be a dull existence. It even has...
Apr 24, 20233 min read


Movement is improvement: 20 benefits of walking
Walking accomplishes more than merely getting us from point A to point B. It has proven health benefits too, and allows us to experience...
Apr 4, 20234 min read


What it means to be metabolically healthy and why everyone should care
Recent studies show that most people in North America aren’t as metabolically healthy as they should be. But what does this mean? Metabolism is fundamental to everything the body does—how we produce energy, build new tissue, break down and revitalize old tissue, eliminate waste, and grow cells. Metabolic health is the ability of our metabolism to do its job without disruptions that impede its essential role. Metabolic health is determined by these factors: Blood glucose Trig
Apr 3, 20233 min read


Probiotics for allergies: Myth or reality?
The ground is finally starting to thaw and you don’t regret going outside without a jacket. You’re about to throw out your arms and...
Mar 29, 20233 min read
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