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High‑Protein, High‑Fiber Granola for Better Blood Sugar, Better Sleep, and Better Everything
High‑Protein, High‑Fiber Granola for Better Blood Sugar, Better Sleep, and Better Everything

If you’ve been looking for a blood‑sugar‑friendly granola recipe that actually tastes indulgent, delivers real satiety, and supports your health goals from every angle, this is the one. This high‑protein, high‑fiber granola has become one of my go‑to recipes—not just for breakfast, but as a healthy dessert, a post‑workout snack, a topping (try it on this parfait), or a grab‑and‑go option that keeps energy stable for hours.

What makes this granola so special is the combination of protein, fiber, and resistant starch—a trio most people don’t get enough of, yet one that plays a massive role in how we feel, function, and age.

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fiber, gluten free, gut health, immune support, nutrition, recipes, stress management, weight loss, high protein, dessertsGary Berglundrecipes, recipe, easy healthy meals, easy recipe, easy recipes, high fiber, high protein, granola, breakfast, snack, collagen peptides, dessert, healthy dessert, blood sugar, blood sugar control, sleep, stress management, build glute muscle
5 Reasons Why Sleep Is the Best Health Hack
5 Reasons Why Sleep Is the Best Health Hack

“Coffee: because I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” said the smiling Don Draper-looking man, gesturing carelessly with his mug of black coffee, which caused a little to splash out. This was on a magnet at a coffee shop I worked at when I was younger. Funny, yes. True, also yes.

Sleep is one of the most important things a person can do to live linger, get better results in the gym, be more productive, and be happier all around. It’s also my favorite way to be healthier! As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I recommend it to literally every single client I work with.

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health, inflammation, weight loss, high cholesterol, weight trainingGary Berglundsleep, recovery, essential oils, sleeping, metabolism, productivity
Recover Better to Max Out Your Workouts (And Your Life)
Recover Better to Max Out Your Workouts (And Your Life)

You know that phrase “less is more?” It’s kind of a metaphor for recovery activities. You can go balls-to-the-wall in your workouts, but if you aren’t recovering optimally, your efforts in the gym might be wasted — or at least diminished.

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health, inflammation, lifestyle, weight lossGary Berglundrecovery, nervous system, parasympathetic, stress response, adrenal fatigue, adrenal health, adrenals, sleep, sauna, acupuncture, dry needling, meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Chiropractic, healthy aging
Address These Four Things and You'll Sleep Like a Baby
Address These Four Things and You'll Sleep Like a Baby

Getting proper sleep is absolutely essential for any exercise program to be successful. When you give your body enough sleep, it gets a chance to repair itself and produce the hormones that you'll need when you're awake. It's also a time for your digestive organs to take a break and for your mind to process everything that happened during the day.

Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, if you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, there are a few things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene and overall well-being.

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health, lifestyleGary Berglundsleep, blue light, fasting, circadian rhythm, sleeping