When you think of protein, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Likely, meat. But if you are a vegetarian or vegan, or are trying to cut down on meat consumption, it’s not always easy to get in your protein requirements for the day. You see, while an average 4 oz. portion of steak …
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When it comes to protein, not all sources are created equal. People may have different reasons for choosing one protein source over another (such as requiring a vegan source of protein, or being allergic to a certain type), but if it’s all the same to you, whey protein is the recommended type of protein. It …
You’ve likely heard of probiotics before, but what about prebiotics? These are just as important as probiotics, but the good news is you likely already have some prebiotics in your diet without even knowing it! Combined, these two can promote gut health, prevent overgrowth of harmful bacteria within the body, and provide other benefits. So, …
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After undergoing bariatric surgery, the most important thing you will have to consider is your diet, of course. Your diet will change quite a bit from what it was before surgery, and every bite should count! Protein is a very important nutrient particularly after bariatric surgery. The importance of protein So why is protein so …
Those in health circles have a bit of a love/hate relationship with dairy. You have some who say you can’t have a healthy diet without plenty of dairy while others who say dairy should be avoided at all costs. The answer, as usual, is probably somewhere in between. Barring any intolerances (and many are intolerant …
Vitamin D is a very important vitamin, and the interesting thing is that we can get it both through diet, supplementation, and the sun! Vitamin D is essential for many physiologic and metabolic processes in the body and has been associated with good physical and mental health. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that our levels …
Tea is fun to drink for many, but how many times have you stopped and thought about the health benefits of tea? Learn more in this blog!
Have you ever had beets before? If not, what are you waiting for? They are amazing superfoods. Read more to find out the health benefits of beets!
There are many great sources of omega-3 for vegans and vegetarians. In this blog we go over some of the best non-animal sources of this key nutrient.
The right foods can be immune system boosters. With cold and flu season coming up, eating right is more important than ever before.