Impact of Snacking | End of Year Sale

From eNewsletter 12/27/2023

DID YOU KNOW that a study from Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that a supplement containing caffeine and L-theanine improved cognitive performance in athletes performing sports that require focus as well as aerobic activity (i.e. biathlon)?

The combination of caffeine and L-theanine in supplement form is being more frequently used not just for sport, but for those who do not want to use stimulant medication to enhance focus. Note: this can only be used for persons who have gone through puberty.

End of Year Sale!

Get sale items for both December and January through December 31st. See link below for details.

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Only 5 days left in 2023, so take advantage of your loyalty rewards. We track and apply discounts as you achieve certain dollar thresholds, but if you order mostly through our website, ask us before you place your order if you qualify for a loyalty discount or are close to one. NOTE: all accounts reset to zero on January 1 2024.

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For our piece on snacking and the rest of today's issue, please go to this link.

2 Reasons to Choose Organic

From eNewsletter 12/20/2023

DID YOU KNOW that a study from Frontiers in Nutrition suggests there is a new postbiotic that targets obesity and glucose control called Akkermansia muciniphila?

The authors also suggest that those with dermatitis and asthma exhibit low levels of gut-derived Akkermansia muciniphila and could benefit from supplementation.

This strain should never be taken unless you are working with a knowledgable health professional. Please direct any questions to Steve at his direct email address.

Editor's Note: In last week's issue, there was a study cited using 100-140 mg. of zinc for lowering cholesterol. Please do not self-supplement with this dosage. The study was in a controlled environment, took into account total zinc intake on a daily basis, and was performed for only a finite amount of time.

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23andMe Data Breach

According to 23andMe, hackers accessed the personal information of about 6.9 million people who opted-in to 23andMe’s DNA Relatives feature, which allows customers to automatically share some of their data with others.

To be clear, this opt-in feature is not required for us to get your raw data to populate our Pure Genomics platform. This is feature is optional within 23andMe's platform. Please direct all inquiries to 23andMe.

The Gift of Wellness

Struggling for gift ideas this holiday season? From consultation gift certificates to human and pet supplements, what better gift can you give than the gift of wellness?

Loyalty Rewards

Only 11 days left in 2023, so take advantage of your loyalty rewards. We track and apply discounts as you achieve certain dollar thresholds, but if you order mostly through our website, ask us before you place your order if you qualify for a loyalty discount or are close to one. NOTE: all accounts reset to zero in 2024, so get your orders in before the end of the year.

Steve Minsky MS, HWC

As a Health and Wellness Counselor, Steve analyzes and offer solutions to optimize human functioning not only with food, but every aspect of your lifestyle, whether for prevention or healing. More info on Steve's services.

To read about the 2 reasons to eat organic, go to our newsletter.

Coffee and Your Weight

From eNewsletter 12/18/2023

DID YOU KNOW that there was good and bad news about coffee and weight in a new study from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition?

The good news is that each 1 cup per day increment in unsweetened caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee (max 4 cups) was associated with a reduction in weight gain over four years.

The bad news is that adding as little as one teaspoon of sugar to your total coffee intake was associated with weight gain over a four year span.

Yet another reminder that we prefer you drink your coffee black. Moreover, using artificial sweeteners is just as bad as sugar.

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For the rest of today's issue, inlcuding "Your Exhausted Immune System," please go to this link.