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Information and musings about the world of nutrition and how nutrition directly affects our lives.
Maybe you’ve seen this strange seed suspended in kombucha at the grocery store or sitting on top of your most recent dessert at a restaurant. But what is a chia seed and why should you incorporate more of them into your diet?…
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Toxins They’re in everything: water, meat, plastic, the lining of our aluminum cans, and foods, organic or not. They can also be in our thoughts. They are the heavy sediments that sneak in through our subconscious and linger in our…
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It’s getting warm out and you want something cold for breakfast, but all you’ve got is instant oats. Don’t fret, a bircher pot is the perfect solution to all your on-the-go summer breakfast needs. Why is it good for you to…
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In a land where corn is a staple of every meal of the day, Ecuadorians have come up with a perfect breakfast drink – morocho. Morocho is a sweet, spiced corn pudding drink that is served hot by street venders…
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How do you tell someone who isn’t feeling well to just eat some vegetables, it’ll make them feel better? Or to drink a smoothie when they don’t even know what to put in it and don’t even own a blender….
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It’s finally spring! We’re excited as the weather becomes warmer, the days become brighter, and the world becomes greener. It’s the perfect time to go outside, enjoy the light by going for a hike. Did you know that going for…
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Many people claim that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it helps jump start your body’s metabolic processes and gives you the necessary energy for your daily activities. However, traditional foods associated with breakfast in the…
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There’s no doubt that our system is backwards. Our thoughts surrounding how we eat, where we find out food and how we spend our dollar have been crafted to keep us in the dark and confused about where to begin….
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Known as the “miracle tree”, moringa has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine. Recent scientific research has begun to prove the superpowers of this small leafy plant. Moringa shows promising capabilites to help new mothers with milk production, lower…
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Coming out of the medical community this week, a new connection found that a diet high in fiber for adolescents is linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer later in life. This study looked at the information from over…
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