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Why Doesn’t My Body Absorb All the Calcium I Eat? | Cronometer’s New Calcium Absorption Score
Key Takeaways • Calcium intake does not equal calcium absorption. Your body can only absorb a portion of the calcium you eat due to bioavailability limits in the digestive system. • Plant compounds like phytates and oxalates block calcium absorption. These “anti-nutrients” bind to calcium in the gut, reducing how much your body...
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Half Of Valentine’s Day Proceeds Donated To Heart & Stroke

We’re Donating 50% Of Canadian Proceeds Sold On Valentine’s Day To The Heart & Stroke Foundation Of Canada Instead of buying up the flower supply and devouring chocolate all day, we wanted to support a cause that is very dear to our hearts. Okay, we’re not going to completely rule out the chocolate…...

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Woman staying consistent with her New Years resolution by tracking her nutrition using the Cronometer app.
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How to Level-Up Your Nutrition Beyond Valentine’s Day | Cronometer
Valentine’s Day is the ultimate celebration of indulgence, rich chocolates, decanted wines, and multi-course dinners. While these moments are vital for our social and emotional well-being, the "post-holiday slump" often triggers a cycle of guilt and restrictive dieting. The truth is, a diet that lasts isn't built on the back of a February...
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What If Fat Isn’t Just Fat?

Nutrition advice is everywhere, but clarity is harder to find. Between headlines, trends, and conflicting opinions, it is not always clear what actually matters for long-term health. That is why we have partnered with Dr. Joey Muñoz, PhD, to break down the science behind body composition, muscle, and longevity, starting with the foundations....

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Why the Scale Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

Nutrition advice is everywhere, but clarity is harder to find. Between headlines, trends, and conflicting opinions, it is not always clear what actually matters for long-term health. That is why we have partnered with Dr. Joey Muñoz, PhD, to break down the science behind body composition, muscle, and longevity, starting with the foundations....

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Episode 39: What a 60-Day Whole Foods vs Carnivore Experiment Revealed

 In this episode of Discovering Nutrition, Eliisa sits down with performance dietitian and coach Andres Ayesta to unpack a unique 60-day experiment that tested two very different ways of eating. For the first 30 days, Andres followed a strictly whole foods diet. Then, for the next 30, he transitioned into a carnivore...

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Muscle, the Most Overlooked Organ for Longevity

Nutrition advice is everywhere, but clarity is harder to find. Between headlines, trends, and conflicting opinions, it is not always clear what actually matters for long-term health. That is why we have partnered with Dr. Joey Muñoz, PhD, to break down the science behind body composition, muscle, and longevity, starting with the foundations....

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A woman sits in a bright kitchen using her smartphone while weighing potatoes on a food scale, surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and pantry staples—illustrating mindful meal planning and nutrition tracking, ideal for a Cronometer user.
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Why Most Resolutions Fail and How Understanding Your Nutrition Changes Everything

Every January, the world collectively signs a contract for a “New You.” Gyms overflow, kale sales skyrocket, and for about three weeks, the sheer force of willpower carries millions toward their wellness goals. But then, February arrives. Statistically 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. It’s a phenomenon...

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