(Don’t) Eat to Live
A study just reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association concludes that we can live longer!… IF we eat less. This was the first human study assessing whether calorie restriction impacted signs of aging. The news item on this study explained:
All of those who cut down on their calories showed a fall in average core body temperature and reduced fasting insulin levels, both linked to living longer.
The rate at which their DNA decayed – a natural process – also slowed, reducing their chances of developing mutations and degenerative diseases related to ageing such as cancer.
And — oh, yes — the study participants did lose weight too. 
It seems a fitting time to acknowledge the health benefits of fewer calories, as the Lenten season, and our family’s corresponding fasting, draws to a close. As we celebrate the holy days leading up to and including Easter, the blog will take a small break. I look forward to being back sharing natural health and wellness information with you next week.
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