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Welcome to Dr. Owl’s health blog! Here you’ll find informative articles about the benefits of antioxidants like astaxanthin, tips on combating nutrient deficiencies and afternoon slumps, as well as exciting posts on microplastics and their impact on your health.
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Hidden Hunger – The Invisible Deficiency on a Full Plate
What a world! As far as the eye can see, there are plenty of options to satisfy small or large hunger anytime and anywhere. While we worry about our tight pants, our body is starving for essential micronutrients. But what can we do about it? Learn how to combat nutrient deficiencies!
Goodbye Afternoon Slump: Strategies Against Afternoon Fatigue
The slump after lunch - food coma - is a reaction of our body to consuming foods high in sugar or simple carbohydrates. These cause our blood sugar levels to spike rapidly, known as the “sugar rush,” followed by a rapid decline, the “sugar crash.”
Understanding and Avoiding Sugar Crash: Part 1 - Soaring High to Crash Landing
Why highly sugary drinks and foods give a short-term boost but then crash our concentration and performance. This phenomenon is explained by the physiological process of reactive or alimentary hypoglycemia - colloquially known as the “sugar crash.”
Understanding and avoiding a sugar crash: Part 2 - Stop the Rollercoaster
Sugary foods cause constant “UP and DOWN” in blood sugar levels. This temporarily harms your performance and can significantly impair your health in the long run. It’s time to stop this blood sugar rollercoaster!