Water. Often overlooked, taken for granted, or bypassed for a more enticing beverage, few of us realize what a huge role it plays in our health. Water is vital for life, making up an average of 60% of the human body. Water performs essential functions in our bodies: it aids in digestion, regulates body temperature, […]
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Healthy bones – you’ve heard all the advice, and probably conflicting advice – and it can be pretty overwhelming. And that’s because, like everything in our bodies, it’s more complex than “just take a calcium supplement” (by the way, don’t) or, “drink lots of milk for healthy bones!” Bone health is dependent on many vitamins
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Though we can flip a coin to determine whether eggs are considered “good” or “bad” by the general public on any given day, we can’t deny their nutrient density, pastured in particular. They are rich in protein and monounsaturated fat and are a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamins A, D and K2,
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So the other day I ended up on a vegan website after hearing about it on a business podcast I listen to. The site is beautiful, informative, funny; and, honestly, gives compelling arguments for being vegan. We are the only species that are biologically suited to eating a certain way, but that sometimes chooses, for
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The regularly vilified red meat is making a resurgence thanks to the Paleo/Primal/Ancestral food movement, but why is it such an important part of our diet? What makes it different from other meats, like chicken or turkey? And does it matter the source or whether it’s grass-fed or not? Let’s look at some details. Red
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One of the most common causes for concern when people talk about the Paleo diet is how frequently meat is being eaten; red meat in particular. I’ve heard those in the “pro meat” camp explain away studies linking red meat and cancer by saying these studies are only looking at conventionally-raised meat and not 100%
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I’ve made kombucha tea in the past, and I recently discovered jun tea at my local co-op, and may like it even more. It has a lighter flavor with more floral notes, as it swaps kombucha’s traditional black tea and sugar for two super good-for-you ingredients, green tea and raw honey (an excellent prebiotic). At
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This bright and cheery smoothie has everything in it to give you glowing skin. Rich in vitamin C, collagen, and probiotic-rich yogurt, it contains some of the best nutrients for skin (and whole body) health. And bonus – with nutrient-dense fats and fiber, this smoothie will keep you satiated all morning! In the mix: 1
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