Happy National Nutrition Day! A great reminder to reflect on what we’re putting into our bodies, and especially that, in a number of senses, we really are what we eat!
If you’re looking for inspiration, you might like: Eat to Live – by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

In today’s email we cover the rising spread of water-borne amoebae, NAD⁺ vs aging, and the #2 warm-up mistake that so many people make!

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Your dietary patterns matter a lot more than what’s on your plate at any one time!

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a 0–100 measure which includes 13 components that each reflect an important aspect of diet quality (things we need to prioritize getting enough of, and things we would be best to limit), over time—rather than just on a “per day” basis.

If you want a simple way to nudge your pattern in the right direction, Nucona scores and tracks grocery items toward an HEI-style view and suggests swaps that improve your overall mix, not just one choice.

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The most common warm-up mistake that people make is, of course, not warming up.

The second most common warm-up mistake people make, however, is this:

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As our muscles age, they naturally lose mass, strength, and function—a result of certain muscle fibers shrinking—contributing to fatigue and weakness beginning as early as our 30s.

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Yesterday we asked you to choose between chard and dandelion greens—both excellent, but we picked the dandelions (click here to read about why), as did 58% of you!

Now for today’s choice:

Click on whichever you think is better for you!

Wishing you a wholesomely healthy Sunday,

The 10almonds Team