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🥇 CDC reveals “healthiest” veggie in the world

PLUS: 110 year-old’s longevity secrets & the benefits of psyllium husk

Happy Tuesday! Get ready to explore the CDC-approved world’s healthiest vegetable, a cool new study on olive oil’s benefits, and more.

In today’s newsletter:

  • 🥇 CDC reveals world’s healthiest vegetable

  • ☕ 5 delicious, healthy coffee additives

  • 🫒 Study links olive oil to reduced dementia-related deaths

  • 🌸 110 year old Japanese American shares longevity secrets

  • 🌾 Health Hack: The gut-health benefits of psyllium husk

🧑‍💻 The Wellness Roundup

🥇 According to the CDC’s nutrition density scale, this small superfood is the healthiest vegetable in the world!

☕ Supercharge your morning with these 5 healthy coffee additives that enhance its flavor and provide great health benefits.

🫒 New study found that consuming ½ a tablespoon or more of olive oil per day was linked with a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death.

🌸 At 110, the oldest living Japanese American, Yoshiko Miwa, shares her secrets to longevity: embracing hobbies, savoring noodles, and cherishing family bonds. Read her inspiring story here.

🚨 Experts warn that cracking your neck or back may feel good, but can lead to serious injuries. Consider safer alternatives for relief, like daily stretching, or core exercises to support the spine.

Ever heard of psyllium husk?

It’s an ancient digestive remedy that's taking the wellness world by storm as a natural gut-health booster.

Psyllium husk is a plant-based fiber, and when mixed with water, forms a gel that helps regulate digestion by clearing out unwanted food particles in the gut.

Here are some of the key benefits of psyllium husk:

  • 💪 Eases constipation and reduces inflammation

  • 🔥 Helps coordinate motility and decreases gas production over time

  • 🦠 Enhances digestion, seals the gut, and helps clear away toxins

  • 😴 May help with non-gastrointestinal issues like fatigue and insomnia

  • 🌡️ Promotes liver health by helping clear away toxins

To start incorporating psyllium husk into your routine, experts recommend starting with a low dose and gradually working your way up to avoid gas and bloating…

And it's generally safe to take daily as part of your fiber intake.

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