Shirnyl Dorothy Magos, RNDThe Vegan Diet: More and more people worldwide are shunning animal foods in their diets for various reasons. These include concerns about their impact on the environment, ethics, and their own health. Hence, this trend contributes to the growing popularity…
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Gina Jansheski, MD
Dietary Fiber and Key Points to Know About
Christine VanDoren, CPT, FNDietary Fiber and Key Points to Know About Everyone’s heard about fiber and how they need it for good health. People say bananas help keep you regular because of the fiber. And many think changing to whole wheat…
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Gina Jansheski, MD
The Carnivore Diet: All You Need To Know
The carnivore diet, popularly known as the “no-carb to the extreme diet,” is the newest trend to attract people who are particularly fond of meat and terrifyingly afraid of carbs. As an extreme type of elimination diet, the carnivore…
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Gina Jansheski, MD
Best Protein Source– Animal or plant-based?
Dr. Sharmila Samaranayake ,MBBS, DCHBest protein – Animal-based or plant-based? All food sources of protein are not created equal. The amount of protein you get from one source may be different to another even when consuming similar quantities of the food. There are…
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Mackenzie Hagan, BS, PhD
7 Healthy Smoothie Recipes You Need to Try
7 Healthy Smoothie Recipes You Need to Try Smoothies can be healthy or unhealthy depending on how you make them and what ingredients you use. Do you know how to make your smoothie recipes nutritious? If not, you are…
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Mackenzie Hagan, BS, PhD
5 Household Herbs and Botanicals that Lower Blood Pressure
Sasha AparicioHerbs and botanicals have the potential to play a beneficial role in the global hypertension crisis. In this article, I introduce you to plant-based therapies, including many using plants that can be grown in your own home and have clinical…
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Gina Jansheski, MD
Superfoods: Is the Hype Real?
The Truth Behind Superfoods In our attempt to stay disease-free, some of us turn to nutritious foods. The concept of a “superfood” can be attractive to those of us looking to make positive changes to our health. We might picture…
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Gina Jansheski, MD
Healthy Smoothies: Behind the Ingredients
Healthy Smoothies can be simple to make drinks. They are filled with nutrients and can be enjoyed throughout the day, as a healthy snack, or as a substitute for a meal. Smoothies are easily digestible and can be made within…
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Mackenzie Hagan, BS, PhD
What you need to know: The Role of Nitric Oxide
The Role of Nitric Oxide Nitric oxide plays an important role in our body. Research is still ongoing as we learn more and more about this molecule. Here are some of the actions of nitric oxide to help you…
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Mackenzie Hagan, BS, PhD
Vitamins and Minerals You Need Daily
David J. SautterLet’s review the most important vitamins and minerals you need every day to maintain your health. We’ll also discuss the whole food sources rich in these nutrients and an ideal way to fill the nutritional gap when your schedule doesn’t…
Astaxanthin and the Health Benefits for You
Ana Reisdorf, MS, RDWhat is Astaxanthin? As we age, it’s natural to feel like the body slows down, your skin feels different, and illness and disease may become more common. Many of us start to wonder what we can do to keep our…
CoQ10: Benefits of the Ubiquitous Compound
As you have aged, have you found your energy levels declining? Are you needing to rest or even take an afternoon nap more often? While there are many reasons for the decrease in energy as we get older, one of them…