Happy Friday! You’re about to discover 8 powerful habits for longevity, high-sugar foods to watch out for, and more.

In today’s newsletter:

• ✨ These 8 habits could add 24 years to your life

• 🍚 White vs brown rice

• 🧘‍♀️ Simple “book opening” stretch to release upper-back tension

• 🍦 Surprising high-sugar foods

• 🫘 Health Hack: The mighty benefits of fava beans

🧑‍💻 The Wellness Roundup

✨ Study finds 8 surprising habits that could add up to 24 years to your life.

🍚 While white rice isn’t bad for you, the verdict is that brown rice is the superior choice for nutrient density, gut health, more fiber, and a lower glycemic index score.

🧘‍♀️ Try this simple yet effective “book opening” stretch to release upper-back tension and improve mobility.

🍦 Are you eating one of these sugar-loaded foods without even knowing it? See this list of surprisingly high-sugar foods.

😴 A recent study found a link between less than 6 hours of sleep per night and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. All the more reason to make sure to get around 8 hours of sleep per night!

🌿 Health Hack: Fabulous Fava Beans 🫘

Looking for a nutritional powerhouse to add to your diet? Meet the mighty fava bean!

These legumes, also known as broad beans, are packed with health benefits:

• 🌱 Protein Punch: One cup of cooked fava beans delivers almost a third of your daily protein needs.

• 💪 Folate Boost: Fava beans are an excellent source of folate, providing nearly half of your daily needs per cup.

• 🦴 Manganese Magic: Rich in manganese, fava beans support bone strength and help lower the risk of osteoporosis and diabetes by aiding in glucose digestion.

• 🫀 Fiber Fix: The high fiber content in fava beans promotes digestive health, and helps maintain healthy glucose levels.

• ⚡ Iron Energizer: Fava beans are a good source of iron, which helps your body get energy from oxygen and prevents anemia.

Remember to introduce them gradually to avoid bloating, and check with your doctor if you have G6PD deficiency, as fava beans can cause a reaction called favism in some individuals.

💡 Learn more about fava beans here! 💡

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