5 Nutritional Deficiencies Most Common in Vegans and How to Overcome Them

A vegan diet is a plant-based diet that comes along with many nutritious benefits as it is rich in fiber, and if following a whole-food vegan diet, it is also very rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy saturated fat.  Vegans are less likely to develop cancer than their carnivorous friends, have lowered risk for…

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Dietary Changes To Help Heal From Viral Infections

Viral infections can easily attack and wreak havoc on our bodies,  Viruses penetrate living cells to reproduce. The virus will attach onto and enter a cell where it releases its genetic material to reproduce. The virus’s genetic material starts to control the cell forcing it to replicate the virus. The infected cell may sometimes die…

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Eggs: Healthy Or Not?

Our diets determine the level of energy and performance we have throughout the day. It is a common practice to start the day with eggs and a cup of coffee, but although this is considered standard practice, is it a good practice? There is so much confusion regarding eggs; sometimes we hear news reporting the…

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How Much Protein is Really Good For You? 

From helping your body build and repair cells to making enzymes and hormones, protein is critical for maintaining the health and function of your body.  Because protein plays a vital role in building bones, skin, blood, and cartilage, it’s essential to consume sufficient protein each day. 22 amino acids form proteins, but only 9 are…

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The 7 “Secrets” to Lasting Health (that most of us know but don’t follow)

Seventy percent of the global population is suffering from at least one chronic disease, and the percentage is even higher if you live in the Western world. Every day you hear about some new miracle pill or procedure that claims to make you younger, stronger, thinner, more beautiful and heal you from some chronic disease.…

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5 Keys to Overcome Bloating and Gas When Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet 

Many people who are new to a plant-based diet find themselves more bloated than usual in the beginning, and this can be very uncomfortable, so much so that they may believe that this diet is unsuitable for them. It can become so painful that you may even wonder if there is something wrong. However, before…

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Dangers of Drinking Energy Drinks

Energy drinks were first introduced in Japan in the 60s and became increasingly popular in Europe in the 80s and 90s, presumably due to the rave culture. Soon, energy drink consumption became prevalent worldwide as people began to count on them for a boost of energy.  Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, and Lucozade are some of…

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3 Healthy Breads Great For Weight Loss

The question of whether bread is unhealthy for you is asked a lot, especially if you are trying to make better food choices and to lose weight. Too often, bread is demonized because it is rich in carbohydrates which are thought to lead to spikes in blood sugar levels. Regular bread also contains phytic acid,…

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Three Keys To Building Muscle Tissue On A Plant Based Diet

People have been asking me if it is possible to build muscle on a plant based diet. The truth is that muscle building is natural and it is definitely worth going about it the natural way without the risky use of steroids or eating too much meat. Steroid use has been linked to acne, baldness, depression,…

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Himalayan Salt: The Truth About Its Health Benefits

Because of its ancient origins, many believe that Himalayan salts are the cleanest and purest salts and therefore, the most beneficial.  For millions of years, Himalayan salt from northern Pakistan remained untouched. These salt deposits are the result of a sea that existed between 250 – 105 million years ago, which evaporated. Eventually, the salt…

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Meditation Is A State Of Mind. How To Easily Incorporate It Into Your Life

The demands of everyday life can be very exhausting – physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. We perceive things or situations to be very important in our lives and this leads to stress for performance or fear of loss.  Meditation, which is the practice of putting oneself in a state of mind to achieve mental and…

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17 Foods That Can Prevent Genetic Tendency for Disease

It was previously thought that whatever lifestyle choices we make during our lives will affect only our own personal health, and our longevity and have no effect on our future generations.  We were sure that when we had offspring, their genetic slate would be wiped clean of all of our non-beneficial lifestyle choices, and that…

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The Effects of Plastic on Your Health 

The 5th of June is world environment day, so I’ve decided to prepare an article for you on plastic, the benefits, and problems associated with its usage and what actions we can take to reduce its harm. Plastic takes anywhere between 10 and 1000 years to decompose. This can be seen in both a positive…

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The Vital Benefits of Consuming Organic Food

There was a time when all food was grown using natural methods. However, since the industrial revolution, with the introduction of new farming techniques, the use of synthetic chemicals as pesticides, genetically modified seeds and excessive use of fertilizers became widely accepted to get rid of insects and weeds which affect the health of the…

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How to Reduce Stress with the Right Foods

When people think of stress-related eating, they often associate it with binge eating or junk food because when feeling strained or depressed, many of us succumb to food cravings or turn to whatever is convenient. But did you know that there are foods that rather than make you feel worse when you are stressed, can…

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