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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
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
Antioxidants are powerful natural compounds with many antiaging and health-boosting properties. Quercetin is a specific antioxidant with some incredible, proven health benefits. Quercetin is likely the most well-researched antioxidant to date. Studies have revealed that it can enhance immunity and heart health, lower inflammation, and even fight cancer. Quercetin is also one of the most … Read more
Plants contain numerous compounds that are beneficial for human health. That’s why eating a plant-based diet is one of the “secret weapons” for better health and longevity. As research has progressed, certain compounds have been identified and highlighted for their particularly significant health benefits. Flavonoids are a great example of this. They occur naturally in … Read more
It would be hard to find a superfood with more health benefits than chlorella, but many people still haven’t heard of this under-the-radar algae— or don’t realize its full potential. To give you the short version, chlorella is one of nature’s top detoxifiers, incredibly nutrient-dense, and full of compounds that support immunity, heart health, and … Read more
When it comes to bona fide “secrets” for healthy-looking hair, skin, and nails… That also help your brain, metabolism, blood sugar and more… There’s one critical nutrient that often gets left out of the conversation, and it goes by the name of vitamin B7 or, more commonly, biotin. Now, if you’ve ever done any research … Read more