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Lasta is based on science

Everything we do revolves around that

We publish scientific publications to educate users, practitioners, scientists, and the general public about how our techniques operate and how successful they are, as well as to give more general observational data that adds to research.

Our behavioral health professionals all have PhDs in psychology. We create scientific discoveries concerning all elements of behavior modification, therefore improving the world's health.

Scientific advisory board

Our scientific advisory group is made up of world-renowned specialists in health behavior and outcomes.

Afifa Khan
Afifa Khan
Nutrition Coach

As an accredited Nutrition and Health Coach, Afifa has been coaching and counseling clients for many years with scientific and holistic approaches. She is extremely passionate about lifestyle modification from a very young age. Afifa has transformed her life and many others with her expertise in nutritional interventions, diet consultation, weight management, and Sports Nutrition

Barbara Kovalenko
Barbara Kovalenko
Nutritional Consultant

My name is Barbara Kovalenko. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from Bogomolets National Medical University in Ukraine and a Master's degree from Boston University in the United States. Over the past few years, I have gained valuable experience as a nutritionist and have since decided to share my knowledge and expertise with a wider audience. Currently, I am working as a nutritional consultant with the Lasta app.

Emma Dallmeyer
Emma Dallmeyer
Content Writer

Emma Dallmeyer is an expert content writer with over 15 years of writing experience. Emma has completed over a thousand copywriting services throughout her decade-long career. She is a passionate traveler and progress-oriented woman who seeks to help business and cooperate organizations grow and scale their business using her writing service.

We are an Inspired team of writers who are passionate about writing on the topic of a healthy approach to Nutrition and Wellness. We are guided in our writing by our knowledge and experience as well as open official medical and health sources.

Lilly Jackson
Lilly Jackson
Fitness coach & Rehabilitator

Lilly Jackson is the Fitness coach & Rehabilitator. She is helping women everywhere unlock their full potential in health and fitness! With a Masters's in Medicine and a passion for writing, her calling is to share knowledge with the world.

Meredith Armstrong
Meredith Armstrong
Academic Researcher and Writer / Ph.D.

With a Ph.D. in education, Dr. Meredith is a research psychologist that works as an international academic research and writing consultant. She has completed a myriad of projects relating to developmental psychology, social inclusion and diversity. Additionally, her past work has displayed a deep interest in research that has the potential to create positive change by means of practical psychological intervention.

Mia Wang is Ph.D. in Nutrition. Passionate about helping others achieve their health goals through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle solutions.

Whitney Holcombe
Whitney Holcombe
Freelance Writer

Whitney Holcombe is a freelance writer with a passion for health and fitness. She’s a published author and former health and fitness guest blogger for SeventeenMagazine.com. Whitney has years of experience writing about health related topics as well as firsthand experience in weight loss. She’s a firm advocate of a balanced diet and exercise for leading a healthy lifestyle.

William Read
William Read
Nutrition Consultant

William is from Canada, he is passionate nutrition & wellness writer. William understands that the topic of wellness is still not well understood, so his goal is to enlighten and teach people how to live healthier and happier in their bodies.

Research articles

Explore Eye-Opening Analytical Data on the Impact of Stress in the Lives of Americans Today!

by Mia Wang

23 July 2023
Explore Eye-Opening Analytical Data on the Impact of Stress in the Lives of Americans Today!

Hi there! In this piece, we'll be discussing stress among Americans. We'll cover a few key questions, like how much…

Want To Improve Your Fitness? Check Out These Eye-Opening Statistics in America!

by Lilly Jackson

22 July 2023
Want To Improve Your Fitness? Check Out These Eye-Opening Statistics in America!

Hey there! In this article, we’ll talk about how Americans think about fitness - what they like to do to…

American Sleep Habits: Check Out the Latest Analytical Facts and Take Control of Your Sleep Today!

by Mia Wang

17 July 2023
American Sleep Habits: Check Out the Latest Analytical Facts and Take Control of Your Sleep Today!

This article will provide insights into the sleeping habits of Americans. We'll dive into analytical data that reveals how much…

Ready to Transform Your Health? Check Out the Most Popular Diets Among Americans and Find Your Perfect Fit!

by Barbara Kovalenko

06 June 2023
Ready to Transform Your Health? Check Out the Most Popular Diets Among Americans and Find Your Perfect Fit!

Great news! McKinsey recently conducted a survey called "Future of Wellness Research," where they asked people in the US what…

The Importance of Mental Health and the Benefits of Improving it

by William Read

23 January 2023
The Importance of Mental Health and the Benefits of Improving it

Why Mental Health Is Important? Mental wellness is equally important as physical wellness. This is a well-known fact; however, mental…

How to Reset Your Mindset and Find Your Inner Balance

by William Read

20 January 2023
How to Reset Your Mindset and Find Your Inner Balance

Introduction: What is a Mental Reboot, and Why Should We do One? The term "mental reboot" refers to evaluating and…

The Secrets of Meditation to Lose Weight

by Lasta Authors

19 January 2023
The Secrets of Meditation to Lose Weight

Can Stress Cause Weight Loss - What are the Effects? The idea that stress can cause weight loss emerged long…

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Every Day

by Mia Wang

17 January 2023
The Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Every Day

Are Lemons Good for You? - Positive Health Effects Lemons are generally known as fruit drinks, but do they actually…

The Metabolism Myth: What Your Body is Really Doing When You Eat

by William Read

05 January 2023
The Metabolism Myth: What Your Body is Really Doing When You Eat

What Is Metabolism - The Science Explained The human body is a complex machine that works a sure way to…

Are commonly held beliefs regarding metabolism correct?

It’s widely believed that people put on weight in middle age because their metabolism slows down and that women have slower metabolisms than men. A large 2021 study (6,500 people) indicates that those assumptions are wrong.

What are the results?

Rather than metabolism slowing in middle age, there are four distinct phases of metabolic change: 1) infancy until age 1 (3% growth), 2) age 1-20 (metabolism slows about 3% a year), age 20-60 (it holds steady), and after 60 (metabolic rates decline 0.7% a year). So, for adults, metabolism slowdown doesn’t happen until after 60 and there are no real differences in metabolic rates for men and women. These findings have big implications for medicine and wellness.