Among 2, 800 GoodGym volunteers who walk, run or cycle to help isolated older neighbors, regular participation was linked to less poor mental health than a control group. A workout with a purpose may be the habit that sticks. More info in link.

Just posted my new episode on why kale may be affecting your thyroid. 🥬 Raw cruciferous veggies contain goitrogens that can interfere with thyroid function. The fix? A simple cooking step. Are you cooking your greens? 👇

New post on my blog! 🍋 I made 3 flavors of ginger bug soda for about $1.20 total. Store brand probiotic sodas would cost $48 for the same 12 bottles, and they're pasteurized, so the live cultures are gone. The full tutorial is up. Would you try it? Link in reply.

NYU Grossman researchers linked more sugar during antibiotics to greater gut microbiome disruption. Cutting back on sweets during and after a course may help, though clinical trials are still needed. Link below.

Just published my ginger bug deep dive. 🫙 This wild fermentation starter makes probiotic soda for about a dollar a bottle. Its Lactobacillus strains have been studied in hundreds of papers. Have you ever brewed one? Link in the reply.

New on my blog: a 2003 study claimed water can boost metabolism by 30%. Other researchers have struggled to repeat it. My takeaway? Timing may matter more than volume. 💧 Which hydration habit works best for you? Link in the reply.

Stale bread just became my favorite wellness hack 🍞 NUS scientists turned old bread into a probiotic drink that rivals pricey gut products. My latest episode breaks down the science and shows you how to make it at home. Which method will you try first? Link in the reply.

Only 2% almonds? 🤔 Just released my new video on the almond milk scam. I expose the water drain in California, the honeybee die, off, and the additives behind that creamy texture. What shocks you most? Tell me in the comments 👇 Link below.

Sweat with a purpose, apparently. A UK study of 2, 800 GoodGym volunteers found that regular runs and bike rides helping isolated older people were tied to less poor mental health than a control group. Showing up for a neighbor counts as part of the workout. 💚 More info in link.