Tag: eat better
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Is it a ‘GO’ for avocados and gut health?
Did you know that there are more microorganisms in the gut (over 40 trillion) than there are human cells in the body, scattered along a surface area ten times greater than the skin? Together, all the microorganisms in our gut are called the gut microbiota. Like a unique fingerprint, each person has their very own…
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Olive Oil Vs Coconut Oil: Which One Is Healthier?
The right cooking oil can help you stay healthy, and when it comes to choosing an oil, it often comes down to extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and virgin coconut oil. However, when it comes down to it, which of these oils is the healthiest of them all and which one of them should you…
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Nutrition Pro Says Eat These Healthy Depression Meals
Nutrition might feel a bit like a slippery slope this year, particularly after this tsunami we call 2020. Mother-nature surprised us with a wildcard virus. On top of this, there is financial pressure, lost jobs, systemic racial disputes and all other kinds of upheaval. In essence, not only is our nutrition plummeting, but we’re all…
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Examining The Effects Of The Mediterranean Diet On Weight Management
It seems almost daily there’s some new weight management scheme that is being touted by ‘experts’ online. To the untrained eye, all of these different diets and nutritional schemes seem to be incredible; fast results, minimal lifestyle changes, frequently no mention of exercise at all. And yet, in reality, so many of them are fake.…
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The 5 Best Anti-Aging Fruits For Your Skin and Health
Now just because the fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have a say in how your skin ages. Yes, aging is an inescapable certainty, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be done well. In fact, you can still maintain your youthful and supple appearance as you…
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Forget Banana Bread, Here’s Why You Should Bake Sourdough Bread
We’re all finding different ways to keep ourselves occupied while sheltering, and according to Instagram feeds, it seems that baking banana bread is the trending hobby of choice. That said, while banana bread is as tasty as can be if you really want to spend your afternoons baking bread, you’d be better off making sourdough…
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3 Key Keto Diet Challenges Solved!
Embracing a new diet, such as the keto diet, can be tricky at first. You end up changing the types of foods you’re eating and the amounts you’re allowed to have. You’re also often experiencing a new way of cooking. Then there’s deciding which type of diet regime you want to follow. Funny enough, this…
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Soy Foods: Are They Good Or Bad For Your Health?
Soy has been part of traditional Asian diets for the past millennium, and in recent years, it’s slowly become a staple in many vegans, vegetarian and plant-based diets. Now while the move away from meat products is welcome, you can’t deny that you’ve heard the rumors. There are rumors about whether soy foods are a…
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8 Reasons We’re Still Obsessed With Kale
The world’s favorite superfood, kale is a popular dark, leafy green vegetable that needs to be part of your diet. The cruciferous vegetable, coming from the same family as cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, has been featured of plates for centuries and it’s a great way to give your body a dose of essential nutrients, minerals,…
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Avoid Stress Eating When Sheltering With These 10 Tips
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]While sheltering is the best way to protect ourselves against the coronavirus, being stuck at home isn’t…