CR Vitality – Page 14 – Achieving Optimal Health and Longevity on a Low Calorie, Vegan Diet

05/13/201909/04/2016Digestive System Immune System Enhancers

Best Probiotics to Boost Immune System When Taking Antibiotics

Good bacteria in humans have beneficial effects on basically every system in the body. They regulate our immune system, mood, and may even protect us against certain cancers. Bacteria account for a large proportion of the biomass that we have. These bacteria are made up of good and bad, and they play a significant role in the host’s body. Unfortunately, overuse of antibiotics is shifting the balance and causing poor health and disease. Taking probiotics after antibiotics is important to keep a healthy balance and to prevent common side effects while using them. Gut bacteria can also change depending on …

03/16/201905/21/2016Skin care

Skincare and Picture Update

So, I’m still alive. I’ve not abandoned the blog or anything, but I’ve had other things I’ve needed to do which are just taking priority over this blog at the moment. I’ll try to update more frequently from now on. Anyway, here’s a little update about my skincare regimen! I’m currently using another skin serum called Phloretin CF, and I’ve been using it for about 1 year now in combination with SkinCeuticals other skincare product called Advanced Pigment Corrector. Products which contain vitamin C are able to help boost collagen synthesis in the skin and prevent damage further damage by …

03/05/201912/29/2015Calorie Restriction Healthy on a Vegan Diet

Is Mild Calorie Restriction Enough To Extend Lifespan?

Calorie restriction is known for extending lifespan in animals and does so in proportion to the degree of restriction. In a long-running experiment by the NIA, rhesus monkeys were split into groups, where one group would eat an ad libitum diet and the other group would be put on 30% calorie restriction. The researchers set up the study so that the control fed animals were actually restricted by 10% so that rhesus monkeys wouldn’t become fat or obese. The calorie-restricted group would receive 30% fewer calories. Unfortunately, unlike the Wisconsin study which showed a significant increase in lifespan, this NIA …

01/04/202007/10/2015Healthy on a Vegan Diet

Looking Younger Than Your Age

I’ve always believed that there are benefits to be gained from starting an ‘anti-aging’ diet from an early age. I wouldn’t recommend calorie restriction before age 20, but eating healthily from a young age is important. It never made sense to me to start eating healthily and looking after yourself when the damage has already accumulated and is visible on the outside. It’s thought that our appearance reflects what is going on inside the body. So, if someone looks quite healthy on the outside, there’s a good chance that the person is healthy on the inside as well. There are …

03/04/201902/25/2015Calorie Restriction Supplements

Supplements On Calorie Restriction

Many people ask me: what supplements should I be taking if I practicing calorie restriction? Well, there are many types of CR diets, so it’s difficult to give a general answer. Some people eat a vegetarian or vegan diet and therefore need to supplement certain vitamins and minerals. Other people eat an omnivore diet and can get away with supplementing less if their diet isn’t too low in calories. When I first started to read about supplements I was very excited to learn about all the amazing benefits and how they were ‘little miracles in a bottle’. For example, in …

03/04/201902/21/2015Calorie Restriction

Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition

CRON stands for Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition. Meaning that we have to consume a lot of nutrition in fewer calories than we’d normally eat on an unrestricted diet. This is how we can enjoy many of the health benefits associated with the diet. Every day I eat high-quality foods that will provide me with everything I need: vitamins, minerals, fats, and protein. And if I meet my nutritional needs before my daily calorie quota, I can have some treats like dark chocolate. My diet doesn’t change too much, as I’ve mentioned before on my blog. However, I do tend …

02/19/201902/19/2015Hair Care

How To Grow Long Hair Fast Naturally

Do you want to grow long hair fast? Or at the very least, do you want strong and healthy hair? Growing long hair can take a bit of effort, but it’s not impossible to speed things up a bit. I’m going to go through some tips on how to grow long hair naturally. Below I will include a list of foods that you should consider including in your diet to help you on your way! When growing long hair, we first have to make sure that you are healthy and not deficient in any nutrients. When you are properly nourished, your …

02/19/201902/17/2015Calorie Restriction

Supercentenarian Misao Okawa (大川ミサヲ)

The last time a person reached the age of 116 years and 347 days was back in 2006 when María Capovilla held the title of the world’s oldest person. Misao Okawa was born on 5th March 1898 and currently resides in Osaka in Japan. She is one of five women alive who are all from the 1800s, a time when life was far different from today’s world. She also has a daughter and a son who are in their early to mid-90s. Although Japanese people are generally long-lived, she is quite exceptional. She says that good food, relaxation, and good sleep are …

09/11/202302/14/2015Calorie Restriction

Calorie Restriction Diet Plan

Leading on from my previous post, I want to give some further example of what I eat as part of my calorie restriction diet. First of all, I don’t eat 5 lbs of food anymore because I’d rather feel lighter and less full during the day. I also feel that it’s beneficial to induce a bit of hunger before meal times to increase the benefits of the diet. It has been found that the hormone Ghrelin might be responsible in part for the beneficial effects of calorie restriction. This is the hormone which increases when you feel a little bit of …

02/19/201902/14/2015Calorie Restriction

A Calorie Restriction Diet is NOT a Starvation Diet

When you hear someone say that you should try “calorie restriction“, you might feel as if this involves starving yourself, day after day, and forgoing all of the foods that you really enjoy. This couldn’t be further from the truth in my experience. When you practice a calorie restriction diet, you should be including a wide range of foods in your diet, so that you meet all the nutrient requirements that your body needs to thrive. It’s not simply about just eating less of everything, but it’s about eating more quality foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds; which …