The gut contains million of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microscopic living things that are referred to as microbes. Located in an area of the large intestine known as the cecum, many of these microbes are beneficial to the overall health of the body, hence why they are commonly referred to as friendly bacteria. Prebiotics […]
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From blue, green and red algae to kelp and other types of salty seaweed, there are so many reasons to consider including some sea vegetables in your diet, and so many ways to incorporate them! Today let’s take a look at nine of the most common edible sea plants out there.
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Amongst all the other vitamins and supplements out there, you may have seen a curious green powder popping up in your local supermarkets or health foods stores lately. If so, that vibrant powder is likely something called spirulina. You may have heard the name before, as it has become a pretty popular nutritional supplement lately, […]
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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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One of the oldest and most obvious sources of protein is meat (i.e., beef, chicken and pork) but for vegans, these protein sources are off the menu. For this reason, vegans often have to get creative when searching for great food sources of protein, but there are other options out there, including these 10!
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Iron is a vitally important nutrient for your body, but deficiencies are commonly found in women. To help boost iron intake, try to eat more of these 11 foods every day.
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