Richard Uzelac’s 7-Day Intensive Plant-Based Diet Experiment
I wonder what people ate in primitive times. I thought maybe I could go back to how people used to eat before—perhaps their diets were less complicated than ours today. How ironic it is when you see labels in the supermarket that promise to make your life easier. They tell you, “Just drop this into […]
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal for Energy, Performance, and Long-Term Health
Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day—and for good reason. Imagine starting every morning feeling energized and focused—not hungry an hour later or reaching for another coffee just to stay awake. That’s the power of choosing whole, nutrient-dense foods over the typical grab-and-go options. Before diving into more important topics […]
Richard Uzelac on the Importance of Protein in Your 60s
It’s true that when you’re middle-aged, your body changes. It’s even harder going into your 60s. Studies show that sarcopenia is a progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. It involves a decline in the body’s ability to build and maintain muscle, impacting daily activities like walking, standing, and carrying items, […]
What Should One Eat to Optimize Their Sleep?
Good sleep is more than just feeling rested — it’s tied to your long-term health. Poor sleep has been linked to weight gain, heart problems, diabetes, and even mood disorders. While many people focus on routines like avoiding screens before bed, few realize that food is one of the most powerful tools for improving sleep […]
How To Lose Weight: Eat Less (Duh)
A lot of times feel inspired to make positive changes—and for some, it means having to lose weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 40% of adults in the U.S. live with obesity. But while the desire to lose weight is common, the journey to lasting results can be challenging. […]
Preventing Kidney Disease: An Important Matter to Talk About
For older adults, particularly men, sarcopenia is a major concern. It’s the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging. This condition can lead to reduced mobility, an increased risk of falls, and a loss of independence. To combat this, a higher protein intake is critical. This, however, is often a […]
Vegetable Recipes by Richard Uzelac
If you find yourself in a situation where you have to cook your own meals, you might feel daunted and challenged — you are not alone. Although Richard Uzelac feels truly unburdened when he’s in the kitchen, it’s still not easy. So here are some ideas so you don’t have to stick to the same […]
How Seniors Can Protect Their Immunity
How Seniors Can Protect Their Immunity The immune system is a complex network composed of cells, tissues, and organs that serves as the body’s natural defense mechanism. Its primary role is to safeguard against harmful invaders such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. As people age, their immune system naturally becomes less effective at fighting […]
Why You Should Be Eating More Sardines?
Why You Should Be Eating More Sardines? These little guys are nutritional powerhouses. As small, vegetarian fish, they are virtually free of the heavy metals (like mercury) and pollutants (like PCBs) that can accumulate in larger predatory fish higher up the food chain. Plus, they are incredibly sustainable. Due to the overfishing of many […]
A Diet for Diabetes
A Diet for Diabetes by Richard Uzelac “While diabetes may cast a shadow on the lives of individuals, especially those with a naturally sunny disposition, it does not extinguish their inherent optimism and resilience. If diabetes patients can find the strength and determination to thrive and adhere to a disciplined diet, it would be […]