If you enjoy shopping at your local health foods store or Whole Foods market for the diversity of brands offered, it may come as a surprise to know many of the foods and other products offered as organic and ‘natural’ are actually owned by the same mega-corporations as the products in your regular supermarket. The […]
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A meat-rich diet isn’t the only way to achieve muscle mass, there are so many other ways to get the necessary nutrients for building strong, healthy muscle and plenty of them are plant-based. If you’re looking for some real strengthening super foods, check out these 8 vegetables that are great for building muscle!
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Chia seeds may be tiny, but they pack a huge nutritional punch that feature an array of super nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, heart-healthy fiber, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, chia seeds can be sprinkled on cereal and salads for a satisfying crunch or blended with liquid, in which they bind to fill you up and prevent between meal cravings.
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There’s no denying that caffeine can have a powerful effect on us in both physical and psychological ways. A morning cup of coffee or strong tea can transform us from dreary and exhausted to energized and alert. That’s perhaps the most important reason coffee is the world’s most popular beverage and why Starbucks was transformed […]
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These days the options are a lot more vast and varied, from sea salts harvested from around the world to salts from active volcanoes. But what’s the difference, and what’s worth paying more for in terms of a salt that benefits your health? Let’s take a closer look and you’ll be able to decide for yourself.
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Move aside apples and bananas, there’s a new superfruit in the neighbourhood, and it even has a cool name: Lucuma. This subtropical fruit is native to South America and has recently risen to popularity in the U.S. Even the ancient Inca civilization (modern-day Peru) ate Lucuma for its sweet taste and health benefits. This fruit […]
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