Naia examining oatmeal research with warm scientific lighting

Oatmeal and Diabetes: How Beta-Glucan Lowers Blood Sugar

Before insulin existed, oatmeal kept people with diabetes alive. A century later, we finally understand why — and the mechanism is more relevant than ever.

July 27, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reading research papers about health behavior change at a warm desk

Overcome the Barriers Keeping You From Better Health

The psychological barriers keeping you stuck in your health habits, and a science-backed framework to move past them.

July 26, 2026 · 8 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing coaching notes with a thoughtful expression in a warm research setting

Three Health Coach Mistakes and How to Fix Them

The coaching errors that keep clients stuck in inflammation cycles—and what to do instead.

July 25, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia sitting at a table with a plate of food, no phone in sight, warm relaxed expression

RPE-Eating: Ditch Macros, Trust Your Hunger

A nutrition PhD invented an eating scale based on lifting RPE — here’s how it rebuilds the self-trust that macro tracking erodes.

July 23, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia sitting at a table enjoying a meal without a phone or tracker nearby

Stop Tracking Macros and Trust Yourself Around Food

If counting macros has become a cage instead of a tool, the RPE-Eating scale offers a way out — without losing control of your nutrition.

July 23, 2026 · 8 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia looking concerned at a phone with a macro tracking app open

The Cortisol Cost of Counting Every Macro

Your macro tracker might be raising your cortisol — and the stress of rigid food rules can fuel the inflammation you’re trying to fix.

July 23, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia looking thoughtful at a meal, no phone nearby, warm ivory tones

Tracking Apps Silence Hunger Signals: How to Reboot

Your tracking app didn’t just count your food — it taught your brain to ignore your body. Here’s how to reverse that.

July 23, 2026 · 7 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia comparing cooking oils in a kitchen — olive oil, butter, and vegetable oil on the counter

Seed Oils vs Olive Oil vs Butter: Which Is Best to Cook With?

The cooking oil aisle is a war zone. Here’s what actually matters when choosing between seed oils, olive oil, and butter — based on research, not Instagram.

July 21, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing research papers about health optimization costs and evidence

The Cost of Health Optimization: What Research Says

Before you spend another dollar on a biohacking protocol, here’s what the science says about the real cost-benefit of health optimization.

July 19, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing IBS research while thinking about client nutrition plans

IBS Affects 1 in 10 Clients: What Coaches Miss

If you work with clients, statistically at least one in ten has IBS — here’s how to recognize it, support them, and know when to refer out.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia reviewing gut health research papers with a cup of herbal tea

IBS Affects 1 in 10 Clients: What the Research Says

IBS isn’t in your head — it’s in your gut microbiome. Here’s what the latest research says about subtypes, inflammation, and what actually helps.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation
Naia examining strawberries and walnuts with research papers nearby

Strawberries and Walnuts: The Brain Food Combo That Fights Inflammation

The strawberry-walnut pairing delivers polyphenols and omega-3s that target neuroinflammation from two different angles.

July 18, 2026 · 6 min · Quiet Inflammation

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