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There are many benefits to choosing a plant-based diet, but it can take a little more planning than an omnivorous (plant + animal) diet to make sure you’re getting the full range of essential nutrients. Protein is often a question mark for those new to plant-based eating. Even if you’ve been going plant-based for a … Read more
Clothing is more than a fashion statement. It’s also a potential source of thousands of chemicals, some of which are extremely damaging to your health. Some estimates put the number of chemicals commonly used in the fashion industry at around 8,000. And unfortunately, there is not much regulation surrounding which chemicals can and can’t be … Read more
If you’ve ever felt that uncomfortable, full feeling in your abdomen after a meal, you aren’t alone. Bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints with somewhere around 30% of the population reporting that they deal with it frequently. And though it can occasionally be an indicator of a bigger problem, the culprit behind … Read more
Even though you can’t see them, endocrine disruptors are all around you. They are invisible to the naked eye yet linked to serious health problems like obesity, reproductive disorders, developmental issues, and cancer (to name a few). Awareness of these chemicals has grown drastically over the last 20-25 years. Unfortunately, the evidence coming out of … Read more
Most people have an instinctive love of music. We may differ on which genre is our favorite (and whether or not we can sing in tune), but the benefits of music are there for us all. You probably know some of them offhand, just by the way you feel after listening to your favorite song. … Read more
Eating plenty of whole, plant-based foods is critical for optimal health. However, that does mean you’ll be spending a lot of time in the kitchen, prepping and cooking food. There are many tools that can make healthy eating easier, but one of the most important is also one of the most basic: a good knife. … Read more
Probiotics are at the top of the list when it comes to building up the health of your gut. However, there are many probiotic health benefits that go well beyond your digestive system. Maintaining (or rebuilding) the right balance of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms in your body is critical to many facets of your … Read more
The thought of maple trees may conjure up an image of majestic fall color or delicious, sweet syrup. You may even picture the “helicopters” that flutter down from the branches in summer or fall. What most people don’t realize about maple trees, however, is that there are fantastic health benefits packed into the sap, leaves, … Read more
If you have to take some kind of prescription (or even over-the-counter) drug, you’re probably aware that it could interact with other drugs. But what about food-medication interactions? These types of interactions are more common than you might think. Even otherwise healthy foods can cause problems when taken with a certain medication. And the risks … Read more
Omega 3s are a type of polyunsaturated fat with numerous health benefits. They are considered “essential” fatty acids because your body can’t manufacture them on its own. This means that you need to get your daily supply of omega 3s through your diet. This can be challenging— though not impossible— for plant-based eaters, since fish … Read more