Metabolic Health

Healthy Halloween: 15 Candy Swaps, Snacks & Fun Ideas for Kids

Dr. Evelyn Le Ellis

Published on: 30/10/2026

Discover healthier Halloween candy alternatives, low-sugar snacks, blood sugar tips, and fun activities for kids from Dr. Evelyn Ellis, ND, MPH, FAIHM

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Are Carbs Bad for You? A Doctor Explains Carbs, Blood Sugar & Metabolism

Dr. Evelyn Le Ellis

Published on: 27/10/2026

Are carbs actually bad for you? Learn how different carbohydrates affect blood sugar, energy, metabolism, gut health, and weight, plus how to choose better carbs and build balanced meals without restrictive dieting.

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How to Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Gut Health, Skin, and Whole-Body Inflammation

Dr. Evelyn Le Ellis

Published on: 26/10/2026

Learn how to follow an anti-inflammatory diet for gut health, skin, and whole-body inflammation. See what foods to eat, what to reduce, how a gut reset works, and what to expect during an elimination and reintroduction plan.

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Why Protein Matters More After 40: Muscle, Metabolism, Hormones & Longevity

Dr. Evelyn Le Ellis

Published on: 20/10/2026

Protein becomes more important after 40 as muscle, metabolism, recovery, hormones, and body composition begin to change. Learn how much protein you may need, why distribution matters, and how to protect strength and healthy aging.

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