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Why You Should Think Twice About Vegetarian & Vegan Diets

Why You Should Think Twice About Vegetarian & Vegan Diets

There are many reasons why someone may decide to go vegan or vegetarian. Some are compelled by environmental animal feeding operations while others by ethical or religious reasons. I respect these choices, even if my own exploration of these questions has led me to a different answer.

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The 4 Supplements Everyone Should Take by Rachel Scheer

The 4 Supplements Everyone Should Take by Rachel Scheer

Our western diet is filled with nutrient-poor, processed foods. We are constantly exposed to toxins on a daily basis, our stress levels have skyrocketed and many people are dealing with gut issues, chronic inflammation, and fatigue.

Because we are all unique, the ...

With the growing awareness supporting the connection between diet and overall health, many people are taking their personal health and nutrition decisions into their own hands. From various websites, television, radio, newspapers, advisements, or friends and family, finding reputable nutrition...

The Science Behind the Ketogenic Diet

The Science Behind the Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet which puts the body into a state known as ketosis: a metabolic shift in which the body is burning fats rather than carbohydrates as its primary source of fuel. This is a pretty simple definition, but in order to fully u...

What Are The Benefits Of Probiotics?

What Are The Benefits Of Probiotics?

The gut microbiome is host to more than 1000 bacterial SPECIES that encode for more than 5 million genes. They perform many of the important functions of the gut, like aid in the digestion of foods, immune system development, vitamin synthesis, and ion absorption. When your microbiome becom...