Gigi Kwok-Hinsley | Source | Senior Nutrition Research Clinical Investigator at Amway
Gigi Kwok-Hinsley
Gigi is a Senior Nutrition Research Clinical Investigator at Amway. She earned her Doctorate in Public Health from Loma Linda University where she learned and lived in one of the five Blue Zones in the world. Prior to Amway, Gigi conducted research and clinical practice in weight management, diabetes, community nutrition and health education. Since joining Amway in 2018, she has supported the launch of meal replacement, women’s products, and was assigned as the technical lead for skin nutrition.
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Senior Nutrition Research Clinical Investigator
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Exploring Coffee Alternatives: Insights from Nutrition Expert
Gigi highlights coffee's benefits, like nutrients and antioxidants, but warns of potential harms such as insomnia. Alternatives like chicory, yerba mate, and mushroom blends offer unique health benefits. She advises consulting healthcare providers before trying new options. For a comforting morning drink, Gigi suggests, "Consider roasted barley tea or turmeric lattes to deliver a beverage that is comforting and warm." -
Zinc: Essential Mineral for Men's Health
"Zinc is essential for immune, skin, and reproductive health," Dr. Kwok-Hinsley says. "While zinc is beneficial, excessive intake (over 40mg) can cause nausea, dizziness, and other issues. A balanced diet typically provides sufficient zinc, but consult your doctor before supplementing."
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Eating right for what our body specifically requires takes time and some trial and error. Based on my experience, the healthiest solutions are always a shift, not a shortcut. Success usually comes when the changes we made aren’t too drastic.
