How Our Conscious Choices Override Our Need for Nutrients

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom birth, our bodies are finely tuned to meet our nutritional needs. Infants triple their birth weight in the first year, driven by an instinctual drive to feed. As we grow, our nutritional requirements evolve, often imperceptibly. Toddlers experience a natural decline in appetite, coinciding with slower growth rates. Adolescents undergo growth spurts, requiring increased caloric intake, yet they often maintain lean physiques as their bodies efficiently utilize energy. However, as adults, our eating patterns become influenced by various factors beyond mere nutritional needs. Cultural norms, social settings, and emotional…

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Are Shorter Days Causing a Mood Detour?

Reading Time: 3 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women to build a strong Foundation of Wellbeing: One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time.  To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way.   7 Ways to Brighten Your Life When the Days Get Shorter When the days get short, it’s easy to fall into a negative mindset that can hold you back…

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