Tag: protein
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Hangover Foods That Will Truly Make You Feel Better
Hangover foods back in the day meant something greasy or starchy. Well, not anymore. In fact, you would be surprised to know that there are certain foods that you’d least expect to make you feel less lousy. Let’s face it, there comes a time in life where we all experience the nasty side effects of…
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Pineapple Fruit Might Be A Post Workout Powerhouse
Pineapple fruit is one of my favorite fruits in existence. Its sweet taste and the yellow color are the perfect combo for instant happiness. I am delighted that it’s seriously beneficial to your fitness and health routine as well. Just a few slices of this juicy fruit might also be exactly what you’re craving before…
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Peas Are The Little Green Veggies You Need More Of
Peas are not just the plain little green vegetables you always thought they were. Remember when mom forced you to eat them. She was seriously onto something! I bet you’ve never thought of adding them to your smoothie either? Or better yet, that they’re filled with loads of healthy protein and fiber. These two nutrients can…
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Jennifer Aniston’s Zone Diet Might Be One To Try
Jennifer Aniston’s zone diet might be a simple eating plan to try out next. The gorgeous actress is envied for her hair and muscular, fit – but not too skinny body, worldwide. I bet she works darn hard to keep it up too! The actress always makes healthy eating a priority and opts for fresh,…
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Boost Your Fitness Gains With A Mediterranean Diet
Diet should be a lifestyle choice. The Mediterranean diet has been around for centuries. It’s an eating style that’s hugely undermined even though we know that it is one of the healthiest diets worldwide. In fact, a panel of expert nutritionists voted it the top, healthiest diet of 2018. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are constantly seeking…
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Amino Acids: Everything You Should Know
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins of which the human body needs 20 to grow and function properly. Amino acids are categorized into three groups – essential, conditionally essential, and nonessential. As their name suggests, essential amino acids are vital for a number of internal body processes that include the synthesis of hormones…
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Psychology Of Anti-Aging: What You Need To Know
You really are as old – or as young – as you look and feel. According to Dr Michael Brickey, author of Defy Aging and 52 Baby Steps to Grow Young, only 20% to 30% of longevity is genetic – therefore 70% to 80% of anti-aging depends on what we think and the lifestyle choices…
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Bone Broth: Drink Up On This Ancient Elixir
Of all the products we produce on our farm in Stellenbosch, the most popular is our bone broth. I ascribe this to the fact that it’s the most nutritious. There is also a growing awareness that this ancient elixir is medicine. What are the benefits of bone broth? Bone broth has been linked to curing…
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Busting The Myths Around Meal Replacements And Supplements
With their reputation for convenience, it’s no surprise that meal-replacement shakes have become so popular. Ideally, we would all have the time to sit down to a nutritionally balanced, home-made meal, but the modern world marches to the beat of a different drum. Quick, nutritionally dense meals are helpful. In conjunction with their rise in…
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Teff: The New Low Carb Super-Grain
Teff, the world’s tiniest grain, is gluten-free and simply delicious. Recently made popular by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow, it has an array of health benefits which are hard to match. Tracing it back to its roots, you’ll find teff flatbread and porridge in the homes of most Ethiopians, where it’s been…