Julia's Wellness Tips

An extremely important Israeli study to have in the watch is the one that sees the effects of the Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) and its influence on ovarian reserve. It's a study that has only started in February 2021 and will finish in February 2022.

It's absolutely terrifying that they have gotten a vaccine out and rolling it also for women in reproductive age WITHOUT having conclusive studies on the effects of all components on reproductive health. Absolutely unaccetable.

Here is the link to the study: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04748172

I will gladly bookmark it because I am very sure it will be of use when concluded, whether it will be sponsored by dirty hands or coming out as positive.

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🐙🦑 Octopus is a source of complete protein depending on the way you prepare it, filled with Omega-3, they contain a very special amino acid called ‘’taurine’’.

🔱 Taurine is concentrated in your brain, eyes, heart and muscle, hence is naturally stored & produced in your body without building proteins as most other amino acids!

🔱 Taurine is also taken as a supplement especially by individuals that suffer from an array of conditions and even added to energy drinks.

❌ No, it is not extracted from bull’s testicles as opposed to vulgar belief, but its main sources come from meat, fish and dairy and randomly added to vegan processed foods however, this type of taurine is synthetic and not naturally sourced as from animal foods.

1️⃣ Taurine regulates the immune system and antioxidant functions
2️⃣ Supports the central nervous system and eyes
3️⃣ Helps you maintain a good level of hydration and electrolyte balance in cells
4️⃣ Regulates calcium in your cells
5️⃣ Supports a healthy digestion by creating bile salts

🔱 Chances are that you’re able to produce taurine by yourself, unless you suffer from a heart of kidney condition, however an animal based diet should support the needs of taurine. Upon deficiency, symptoms are often related to poor blood sugar control and impaired brain function.

🔱 Per 85g of cooked octopus: 138 kcal, 25,4g protein, 1,8g fat, 3,7g carbs, 336mg taurine and check out the % of DV!

275% Vitamin B12, 138.55% Selenium, 101.38% Iron, 69.78% Copper, 65.97% Isoleucine, 64.55% tryptophan, 61.99% threonine, 56.64% lysine, 52.46% valine, 48.27% leucine, 42.38% Vitamin B6, 39.53% histidine, 33.86% phosphorus, 26.07% sodium, 26% zinc, 20.08% niacin, 15.30% vitamin B5, 12.51% Choline, 12.14% magnesium, 11.40% potassium and 10.86% of Vitamin A.

🔱 If you have access to eating octopus, eat it! A good way to prepare is boiling it until tender enough, marinate it or spice it with paprika!

Exquisite and highly nutritious.

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1️⃣ Non-Allergenic: suiting perfectly for sensitive skin.
2️⃣ Breathable: garments can be worn 24/7 because skin is allowed to breathe and doesn’t block pores.
3️⃣ Massage effect: due to the fabric’s structure, the touch on skin improves blood circulation and relieves stress especially in the evenings.
4️⃣ Thermal conductivity: reduces heat in both wet and dry environments, so it adjusts to the environment’s temperature and hugs your body.
5️⃣ Absorption: absorbs moisture and dries quickly.
6️⃣ Hygienic: the fiber prevents inflammation and fungus on skin, flax was used to cover wounds since ancient times.
7️⃣ Anti-static: the linen fiber does not produce static energy, hence garments can stay clean for longer.
8️⃣ Durability: with a 30% more strength than cotton, linen fibers allow for a large number of washes without losing any of its properties, hence making for a long-lasting garment.

Since the release of this beautiful linen shirt at @legiogloria, if you’ve wondered about the origins of linen as a material, something you should know first hand, is that it’s one of the best textiles ever to suit on the human skin. Linen textile is made out of fibers of the flax plant.

Traditionally, the process of production for linen was a little slower, hand-driven, and part of trade between households.

Nowadays, the production of flax has made it easier, however until not long ago flax was still being managed manually due to its particularity.

The thread used in linen garments comes from the stem of the flax plant. Housewives used an array of self-made tools to knead the stems before starting a process of studding in order to slide the entire length of the stems resulting in long fibers ready to be cleaned.

Due to the durability of this fiber in particular, navy services have used the thread of linen in rope manufacturing!

Order the Lilac Linen Shirt from Legio Gloria at: https://legiogloria.com/product/lilac-linen-shirt/

Wishing you all a beautiful Sunday and sharing this song with you:

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We’re going to talk about cravings today, which are common but not necessarily normal, despite the fact that most ‘’experts’’ want to normalise having cravings and frequent eating.


1️⃣ WHY WE CRAVE: We get cravings when there is an imbalance in our body’s blood sugar. If you consume too many carbs during a meal without balancing it off with enough protein or fat this will rise your blood sugar more than you imagine and above healthy levels. After few hours, your blood sugar plummets making your body aiming at normalising it again - which translates into cravings for foods rich in carbohydrates. Why?

1. Carbohydrates digest faster than protein or fats
2. Carbohydrates have the biggest impact on our blood sugar levels

So your body learns and asks for more. And more and more.

2️⃣ HOW TO DEAL WITH CRAVINGS: A way to start regulating your blood sugar is to start eating less carbohydrates for breakfast: no cereals, muffins, sweets, coffee additives, juices but instead fresh berries, low carb bread options higher in protein rather and meats such as salmon, tuna or other meat cuts.

3️⃣ WHAT TO EAT INSTEAD: Probiotic yoghurts, cheese, eggs and butter, avocados (if you can get them where you live), shellfish on sourdough, for instance.

🥩 Protein is what fills you the most and keeps cravings and hunger at bay for longest - aiming for 30g protein at breakfast will make an impact in your eating routine. You can use collagen and a clean protein powder, yoghurts, cheese, eggs, charcuterie meats - choose your favourite and construct your breakfast from it.

4️⃣ RECOMMENDATIONS: Contradictory to what most nutrition ‘’experts’’ do online, advising clients to ‘’eat more but less calories’’, from a hormonal point of view I strongly recommend to eat less meals that rather aid your metabolism without the need to focus so much on lowering the calories, compulsively counting them and obsessing over a caloric restriction to lose weight.

💪🏻 Focus on eating meals that rather keep you filled (more meats and fats and less vegetables, actually) aiming at a window of 4-5 hours. Instead of ruminating on 5 meals a day, you reduce your eating routine to 3 meals a day.

💪🏻 Eating less regulates your metabolism by allowing a hormone called glucagon to be released more steadily in the body.

💪🏻 Helping your body to understand and release a healthy mix of hormones to support itself means to learn how to pair foods that will aid this entire process.

💭A tip to finish off: always pair a source of carb with one of protein or fats.

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