The Thermalist® Journal

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Why We Eat One Home-Cooked Meal together Every Day in My Family

5 days ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

In our family, we eat at least one home-cooked meal every day. It’s one of the few things that stays consistent, no matter the season or schedule. This meal is often dinner. In weekends we often eat all meals together and home-cooked, but on school days/work days, we have one together, which is dinner. There’s no rigidity to it. No perfectionism. Just a return — each day — to a practice that grounds us and unite us as family.
Why We Eat One Home-Cooked Meal together Every Day in My Family

5 days ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

In our family, we eat at least one home-cooked meal every day. It’s one of the few things that stays consistent, no matter the season or schedule. This meal is often dinner. In weekends we often eat all meals together and home-cooked, but on school days/work days, we have one together, which is dinner. There’s no rigidity to it. No perfectionism. Just a…
Why Prevention Still Doesn’t Get Funded (Even When It Works)

1 week ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Dear all,I want to share something I’ve never shared before — not because it’s about me, but because it’s about all of us. Recently, I applied for funding for a science-based, non-invasive product designed to improve metabolic health and help prevent lifestyle diseases. It wasn’t my first application. I’ve spent a year refining it — adjusting it to their feedback, strengthening the science, making it better.
Are Women Different When It Comes to Fasting?

3 weeks ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Yes—and for good reason. Women have a more dynamic hormonal system than men, with monthly fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone that impact metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and energy availability. This means that fasting may affect women differently at different phases of their cycle—and differently still in perimenopause and post-menopause. But we need to be clear: “different” doesn’t mean “damaging.”It means we must consider context, duration, and individual response.
Are Women Different When It Comes to Fasting?

3 weeks ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Women have a more dynamic hormonal system than men, with monthly fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone that impact metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and energy availability. This means that fasting may affect women differently at different phases of their cycle—and differently still in perimenopause and post-menopause.
Is Seed Oil Toxicity a Myth? What the Science Actually Says

3 weeks ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Seed oils like sunflower, canola, and soybean have been called everything from “toxic” to “inflammatory” to “the root of metabolic disease.”But are these claims supported by science? In today’s article, I break down the evidence behind the seed oil debate—from inflammation and oxidation to metabolic health and mitochondrial function. You’ll find what human studies actually show (and what they don’t), plus science-based tips for making informed choices.
Your Metabolism Isn't Broken - Our Expectations Are

1 month ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

In a social media world obsessed with "fixing" metabolism, we've lost the plot. Every week, a new "hack" promises to ignite fat burning, from oat smoothies to shots of olive oil. Young people are bombarded with extreme diet trends like "SkinnyTok" and "Oatzempic," which often border on, or outright encourage, disordered eating. The underlying message: i…
Setting the Record Straight: Women & Cold Plunging

1 month ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Cold exposure is booming—and so is the misinformation. This week, we released a press statement to the media to clear up one of the most misunderstood topics in the wellness world: Can women cold plunge safely? Dr. Søberg says: absolutely—with the right knowledge. You’ll find the full press release at the bottom of this email. - we ship in Europe.
What Too Much Wheat Is Causing to Your Metabolism

1 month ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Humans naturally consume carbohydrates as part of their daily diet. One of the most commonly consumed sources of carbohydrates is wheat in its various forms, such as bread, pasta, and baked goods. However, what many people do not realize is that consuming too much wheat can have detrimental effects on our metabolism. Today, we will examine how excessive …
What Too Much Wheat Is Causing to Your Metabolism

1 month ago | blog.soeberginstitute.com | Susanna Søberg

Humans naturally consume carbohydrates as part of their daily diet. One of the most commonly consumed sources of carbohydrates is wheat in its various forms, such as bread, pasta, and baked goods. However, what many people do not realize is that consuming too much wheat can have detrimental effects on our metabolism. Today, we will examine how excessive wheat consumption can impact metabolism and ultimately affect overall health.