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 Brain Chemicals Shape Your Appetite and Blood Sugar
Expert tips to help restore neurotransmitter balance.
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PCOS–A Rising Condition Affecting 1 in 5 Women and the Missing Piece in Its Care
There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for PCOS—especially when mental health is left out.
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Eggs Strengthen Muscles and Help Prevent Sarcopenia–How Many Should You Eat?
Once made out to be the villains of heart health, eating eggs is no longer to be feared.
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Age Better With Vitamin K–How to Get Enough
Best sourced through food, vitamin K supports our bodies as we age.
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Twice as Effective as Metformin: The Power of Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes
The U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program shows that lasting change starts with habits, not just weight loss.
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A Brazil Nut a Day Keeps the Supplements Away
Tasty recipes to boost exposure to this valuable mineral.
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An Overlooked Driver of Osteoporosis
A balanced gut microbiome may strengthen bones by improving nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation—two major factors in osteoporosis risk.
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Potassium: The Antidote to Too Much Sodium
Find out which foods can boost potassium levels and help balance sodium intake.
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How Alcohol Is Linked to Common Cancers
The benefits of an alcohol-free life surpass the outdated theory that light alcohol consumption is good for our health.
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How Brain Chemicals Shape Your Appetite and Blood Sugar
Expert tips to help restore neurotransmitter balance.
|
PCOS–A Rising Condition Affecting 1 in 5 Women and the Missing Piece in Its Care
There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for PCOS—especially when mental health is left out.
|
Eggs Strengthen Muscles and Help Prevent Sarcopenia–How Many Should You Eat?
Once made out to be the villains of heart health, eating eggs is no longer to be feared.
|
Age Better With Vitamin K–How to Get Enough
Best sourced through food, vitamin K supports our bodies as we age.
|
Twice as Effective as Metformin: The Power of Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes
The U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program shows that lasting change starts with habits, not just weight loss.
|
A Brazil Nut a Day Keeps the Supplements Away
Tasty recipes to boost exposure to this valuable mineral.
|
An Overlooked Driver of Osteoporosis
A balanced gut microbiome may strengthen bones by improving nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation—two major factors in osteoporosis risk.
|
Potassium: The Antidote to Too Much Sodium
Find out which foods can boost potassium levels and help balance sodium intake.
|
How Alcohol Is Linked to Common Cancers
The benefits of an alcohol-free life surpass the outdated theory that light alcohol consumption is good for our health.
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