There’s no use pretending — we’re all going to eat candy on Halloween, aren’t we? And that means we’re going to put our metabolic health to the test, year after year. But food should be fun, especially around the holidays! So, we’ve put together a few strategies to help you eat those sweet treats with…
If you want to feel peppier, be healthier, and live longer, healthy sleep is essential. Unfortunately, up to one third of adults have difficulty getting quality shut-eye — so if you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Better sleep can pay huge dividends, so let’s look at what constitutes “healthy sleep” and how to achieve it. What Is…
You probably already know that movement is important to your health, but you may not know just how important. A single bout of exercise can improve sleep, reduce blood pressure, and optimize metabolism. And if you exercise consistently, even better. Research demonstrates that individuals who regularly meet minimum physical activity guidelines — about 25 minutes…
Seemingly every week, there’s a new headline touting a different diet as the ultimate path to health. Paleo, plant-based, keto, Mediterranean — they’ve all promised health with a capital “H.” Yet one diet recommends what the other prohibits, so it can be pretty confusing to decipher what, exactly, “healthy eating” means. We’re here to simplify…
If you’re like most Zero Members, you love watching your progress on the Zero Timer. It’s inspiring to know your body is doing exactly what it needs to do to maintain your energy levels so that you can feel and be your best self. However, every body is different, and every Member has different goals…
The concept of yin and yang is a familiar one: It’s a natural state of balance where two opposite phenomena are harmoniously interconnected. Rest and stress are similarly connected — you need stress to grow, but you won’t reap the benefits (and actually grow) unless you also have sufficient rest. If you’re like most adults,…
Fasting is something virtually everyone does. For the last 2.5 million years, humans have engaged in some form of fasting and, while times have certainly changed, there are still a plethora of benefits to incorporating this practice into your routine. If you’re interested in living a long, healthy life, stick around to learn more about…
It’s a familiar scene: you walk into your kitchen, fully committed to your weight loss and longevity goals, and there, on the counter, is a batch of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Now it’s a faceoff: instant melt-in-your-mouth gratification versus long-term goals and prioritizing health. Sure, cookies are a perfect blend of sugar and fat…
It’s a tale as old as time: One minute you’re totally rocking your health routine — eating well, exercising, sleeping 8 hours a night, and even practicing mindfulness. And, the next minute? Well… not so much. Often, it’s one small decision, a little bump in the road on the journey to metabolic health, that can…
According to a recent study, only 6.8% of Americans are in good metabolic health — a worrisome statistic. But what does it really mean? And how can you not only assess your metabolic health, but actively improve it? Metabolic Health Is More Than a Lack of Disease Thus far, scientists and clinicians haven’t agreed upon a…
