Zena le Roux
Author
Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
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How to Add More Disease-Free Years to Your Life
A 60,000-person study found that tiny daily changes to three key habits can add disease-free years to your life.
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Overnight Oats: an Easy, Nutrient-Dense Breakfast—How to Make Them
Just a few minutes of easy prep the night before yield an instant, tasty, and wholesome meal the next morning.
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Lecithin: A Fat That May Help Balance Cholesterol
Researchers and clinicians are increasingly interested in the potential benefits of lecithin for cardiovascular health.
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Insulin Resistance Can Develop a Decade Before Diabetes
Blood sugar tests can look perfectly normal while insulin resistance develops.
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Insulin Resistance Drives Many Chronic Diseases, Here’s How to Improve It
When insulin signaling breaks down, the consequences ripple through nearly every major organ system in the body.
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Muscle Power Predicts Longevity, Here’s How to Build It
There is a difference between muscle power and strength, and you can train for both.
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How Just 1 Exercise Can Release Lactate and Help With Depression
Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.
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Your Gut Microbiome Could Affect Colon Cancer—What You Can Do
Colorectal surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden’s top advice is to keep things simple.
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How to Add More Disease-Free Years to Your Life
A 60,000-person study found that tiny daily changes to three key habits can add disease-free years to your life.
|
Overnight Oats: an Easy, Nutrient-Dense Breakfast—How to Make Them
Just a few minutes of easy prep the night before yield an instant, tasty, and wholesome meal the next morning.
|
Lecithin: A Fat That May Help Balance Cholesterol
Researchers and clinicians are increasingly interested in the potential benefits of lecithin for cardiovascular health.
|
Insulin Resistance Can Develop a Decade Before Diabetes
Blood sugar tests can look perfectly normal while insulin resistance develops.
|
Insulin Resistance Drives Many Chronic Diseases, Here’s How to Improve It
When insulin signaling breaks down, the consequences ripple through nearly every major organ system in the body.
|
Muscle Power Predicts Longevity, Here’s How to Build It
There is a difference between muscle power and strength, and you can train for both.
|
How Just 1 Exercise Can Release Lactate and Help With Depression
Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.
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Your Gut Microbiome Could Affect Colon Cancer—What You Can Do
Colorectal surgeon Dr. Cedrek McFadden’s top advice is to keep things simple.
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