The Power of Protein: Why Your Body Cannot Function Without It
The human body is made up of proteins—everything from the cells in your body, muscle, bones, skin and hair all contain protein. In many…
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7 Foods That Actually Make You Smarter: Science-Backed Nutrition That Builds Better Brains
Better memory and improved cognitive functioning are just some ways in which food can make your smarter. Organic breads, whole grains, sprouted grains and fruits and veggies are rocket fuel for your brain.
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8 Scientifically Proven Ways to Boost Your Metabolism: Simple, Actionable Strategies That Increase Daily Calorie Burn and Energy Levels
Stuck with your dad’s sluggish metabolism or is your slow cooker a result of an office job that has you sitting all day? No matter why your metabolism has slowed down, here are some science-backed ways to get your motor running.
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How Can You Prevent Diabetes in Your Family? Evidence-Based Prevention Tips That Reduce Risk by 58% or More
Diabetes is a growing epidemic; in 2012 statistic showed that 29.1 million Americans ( 9.3% of the population) had diabetes with 1.7 million new diagnoses every year. It’s estimated that 86 million Americans age 20 and older have prediabetes; a high blood glucose level that makes them more susceptible to contracting the disease.
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Eat Yourself Happy: How Food Affects Your Mood and Mental Health
Are the winter blues getting you down? Do you feel tired, or have trouble concentrating? The concept of comfort food isn’t just about warming you up on a cold day; what you eat really can change the way you feel.
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Best Prebiotic Foods to Boost Digestion: Feed Your Gut Bacteria Right
So you’ve probably heard of probiotics;those diminutive little bacterium that live in your tummy and keep you healthy, happy and sane. Well, in order to keep your little belly bugs alive, you have to feed them the good stuff and that’s where prebiotics come in. Prebiotics are insoluble dietary fibers that provides a food source for probiotics and promote healthy intestinal flora.
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Why Ancient Grains Are the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread: The Nutritional Power of Sprouted Grains
Who knew that just adding water to your favorite organic grains could unlock so much potential? Sprouted grains are nature’s little miracles as they have almost three times the nutrients of legumes and beans, can help with digestion and weight loss and they are packed with fiber too.
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Are Preservatives Bad for Your Health? The Hidden Chemicals in Your Food and Real Alternatives
“Eat food grandma would recognize” is a tenant that I like to keep in mind when doing my weekly shopping. Trouble is, reading food labels is getting both difficult and disquieting when half the ingredients are unrecognizable and the other half are unpronounceable, especially when it comes to preservatives.
Read article →Learn All About Wholesome Whole Grains: Nature’s Most Nutritious Seeds
We all know that whole grains are better for us, but what exactly are whole grains, why should we eat them and how can we incorporate them into our daily diets? Fear not future whole grain eaters, we will reveal all as we take you on an adventure though the life of the humble grain seed and the benefits they can bring you!
Read article →Mind Your P’s: Prebiotics and Probiotics Explained—Part 2
Probiotics are microscopic bacterial organisms that, when consumed in the right quantities, are beneficial to the host (that's you!)
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