nutrition

An Orange A Day!

May 30, 2019 / Comments Off on An Orange A Day!

Aside from being sweet, juicy and delicious, science is confirming that oranges have some pretty amazing health benefits which ancient civilizations knew about, yet we are just beginning to understand. However, we need to set the record straight about one important fact: vitamin C as found in oranges is NOT the same thing as the…

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7 Best Thyroid Healing Foods

February 28, 2019 / Comments Off on 7 Best Thyroid Healing Foods

If you or someone you know is dealing with a thyroid condition including Hashimoto’s, Graves’, or general hypothyroidism, there are a few basic things you can do to make a dramatic impact on your thyroid health. Not surprisingly, the most important one has to do with the foods you eat! Just like any other gland…

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Maximizing Your Minerals

November 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Maximizing Your Minerals

Minerals are organic substances found primarily in the soil that are vital to every mental and physical function in the body. With a few exceptions, most of them are needed in extremely small amounts but without them, our health and well-being can be significantly compromised. They ensure healthy digestion, a well-functioning nervous system, strong teeth…

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Is Coconut Oil Bad for Your Heart?

August 30, 2018 / Comments Off on Is Coconut Oil Bad for Your Heart?

Coconut oil has been a holy-grail of sorts for holistic enthusiasts everywhere. From assistance with hair growth to anti-bacterial benefits, this tropical oil is seemingly unstoppable. Although coconut oil is highly praised for its beauty benefits, the correlation between coconut oil and cardiovascular health seems to be up for debate. What the Experts Say The…

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Is Your Turmeric Working?

June 21, 2018 / Comments Off on Is Your Turmeric Working?

Is Your Turmeric Working? As one of the most researched plants in existence, Turmeric is proving to be the darling child we’ve all been waiting for. Or at least that’s what they say. But there’s one important distinction that needs to be made: consumption vs. absorption. You can consume turmeric in whatever form you’d like…

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Fermented Food is a Superfood

May 10, 2018 / Comments Off on Fermented Food is a Superfood

Fermented Food is a Superfood! It’s hard to keep up with all the research being done about the extreme benefits of fermented foods. Until recently, the general public was largely unaware of this ‘new food group’ however, every single traditional culture in the world has a long history of including fermented foods as part of…

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Plant vs. Animal Protein

April 19, 2018 / Comments Off on Plant vs. Animal Protein

Navigating the protein powder options in your local supermarket or health food store can feel a bit like scrolling through pages and pages of Netflix options trying to find the one that best fits your mood. Each of the protein powders on store shelves begs to be purchased, attempting to capture your attention over all…

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Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Gain

March 9, 2018 / Comments Off on Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Gain

You’ve heard of the notorious Freshman 15, right? It’s not just campus folklore. In fact, there have been a number of research studies done on Freshman students in which thousands of them mysteriously gained weight. The research was being conducted to assess the ways that transitioning to college influences diet, weight, and metabolism among these…

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Benefits of Golden Milk

October 2, 2017 / Comments Off on Benefits of Golden Milk

Often referred to as turmeric milk, the blend primarily made with milk and turmeric also known as golden milk, confers numerous benefits to our bodies and our brains. Turmeric, a spice native to South Asia and part of the ginger family, is said to have antimicrobial characteristics, and has been linked (through not widely confirmed)…

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Petroleum in My Food?

September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Petroleum in My Food?

Petroleum powers many of our modern transportation means, from cars, to planes, to farmer’s tractors—the vehicles we use to move around our lawns, our cities, or the world. It even powers the large grocery store trucks we see on the highway, but it’s not just in their gas tanks—it’s packaged, sold, and neatly placed in…

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