Most of us are most likely deficient in magnesium. Magnesium is the second most abundant element in our bodies and is needed in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Magnesium is depleted in our soil, water, and food supply, and the imbalance of nutrients has left 80% of Americans deficient or almost deficient. Magnesium supplements that are taken …
Should I Be Taking Fish Oil Supplements? If you like to read science articles and journals, you probably have come by conflicting research when it comes to fish oil and Omega-3s. The research may be confusing, but it’s important to first understand the implications of the consumption of fish oil and Omega-3s. Let’s start from …
In the US, research suggest between 80%-90% of Americans are magnesium deficient. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for magnesium intake is 400-420 mg/day for men and 310-320 mg/day for women. This widespread problem is extremely high and I can’t stress enough how important magnesium is for our health. Let’s talk about it. Why is …
For most, drinking alcoholic beverages is part of the festive experience. Traditional beverages during the joyful time of year include spiked eggnog, toasting champagne, cracking a bottle of wine, or a bottle of liquor. Here’s the first word of advice, “If you don’t drink, don’t start.” The holidays are not the time to temp …
Like many health and nutrition options, when it comes to answering the question, “is drinking coffee healthy?”, the answer is: it depends. There are many contributing factors as to why coffee may or may not be healthy for you. Such factors include; the biochemistry, the source of where the beans came from, when and …
The high protein diet has been a trend for more than a decade now. Protein bars, eating blocks of cheese for a snack, consuming turkey jerky on the daily, or having a protein powdered smoothie day after day. Now, getting a sufficient amount of protein is essential to charge up your body and keep your …
The people behind the food industry have convinced themselves they’ve got your best interests at heart, all while doing what they need to do for themselves. Keeping their costs low and making bigger profits. It’s not that everything is suddenly bad for you. So, for this post, we are going to take a look at …
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This may be a funny subject, but pooping is a natural occurrence and can be talked about for a better understanding. Now, if you haven’t seen or have had green stool before it can be alarming. So, what does it mean? Typically, green stool means that your body is correctly doing its job. But, if …