Nutrition

Growing evidence suggests that green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collards, and lettuce, may play a role in helping to protect brain health and improve cognitive decline. One study, in particular, reviles that older adults could greatly benefit from increasing their intake of vegetables high in vitamin K, folate, nitrate, lutein, and other nutrients. …

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Protein bars are a convenient snack that many people use as a quick fuel source or to fill the gaps between meals. However, deciphering the ingredients list on protein bars can be tricky and leave you wondering if they are actually good for your health. The key is to educate yourself about the contents of …

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As previously discussed in earlier posts, marketers for the food and farm industries will go to great lengths to grab your attention and convince you to buy their products. However, they often cut corners and bend the rules to be “petty honest” while still operating in their best interest. Being “petty honest” is not the …

Knowing The Difference Between Pasture-Raised and Free-Range is Crucial Read More »

Vegetable oils are some of the most misunderstood and over-purchased food items in our markets today. You may have heard that these oils are considered “heart healthy,” or a better alternative for saturated fats. Supposedly, they help lower your cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and improve your overall health… The truth is, science does not back …

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There are three things that almost every health guru agrees with and that is getting more sleep, exercising 3 to 5 times a week, and eating more green vegetables. In fact, statistically, these are the three things most individuals are pretty bad at. This green smoothie recipe will help you get your day started along …

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Many individuals are becoming more aware and interested in probiotics because of their many health benefits. While you can take probiotic supplements, there are many probiotic foods that you might not be aware of. Listed below are just a few probiotic foods to consider adding into your diet, as well as their benefits. What Are …

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Most people love dishes that contain rice. Rice can literally pair with any flavor, protein, or veggie and there’s something about rice that makes it so comforting. This versatile grain can be found in many dishes across the globe and is in almost every culture. The new trend many people are talking about is a …

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  In today’s society, broccoli is a top health cruciferous vegetable that usually always gets featured in health magazines, cookbooks, diet books, and health bulletins. From the instant of harvest, broccoli lives up to its high reputation. Broccoli is packed with antioxidants and glucosinolates, which gives this vegetable a strong attack against disease. If you’re …

What’s The Healthiest Way To Eat Broccoli? Read More »

A brief history lesson … Brussels sprouts are a high nutrient mutant. Researchers don’t actually know how Brussels sprouts came to existence, but their best guess is that they came from a type of kale called Flanders kale. This type of kale endured a spontaneous mutation and developed small cabbage like structures along its stalk. …

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