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You’ve probably heard the word “enzymes” in healthy lifestyle circles. What are these guys and why do you need to make sure you have them?
Simply put, when it comes to nutrition, enzymes are the workers that make digestion happen. Enzymes are proteins secreted by cells – they act as catalysts to induce chemical changes in other substances without undergoing change themselves. With food, this change is the breaking down into a form that your body can absorb. Read More…
Green leafy vegetables are at the top of the list when it comes to nutrition for optimal health. They contain a gigantic load of nutrients that the body needs in order to thrive long-term. Green leaves have everything from complex carbohydrates to protein, along with various of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants to keep you young, strong, and full of energy. Read More…
They are the “mini me” of trees, and the green cousin of the cauliflower. That’s right, it’s the one and only: Broccoli. Some call broccoli “vegetable royalty”. Commonly known as an anti-cancer food, broccoli is a member of the brassica family of cruciferous vegetable such as kale, cabbage, Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy. If the nutritional world had celebrities (and, to me, it does), let’s just say that broccoli would be one, followed by the paparazzi at all times. Let’s check out why broccoli has superstar status. Read More…
Today is World Vegetarian Day and as this kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month, we wanted to share 7 reasons for going veg. By vegetarian, we mean someone who eats from the Vegetable Kingdom only (veg-etarian, as in VEGETABLES), and the idea is to celebrate the veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices and all of the plant-based goodness that the Earth has to offer. If you’re already a vegetarian, we honor and celebrate you. If you’re not, we invite you to consider the possibility of joining the many people who are heading in that direction (kudos, President Bill Clinton!) Here are some benefits of a vegetable-focused diet: Read More…
Many people go on either detoxes or weight loss diets but it’s important to know that these need to go together. Now more than ever, we must detox before we intend on losing weight. We are living in a very toxic era, with loads of environmental pollutants and toxins in the foods we consume. For people on a Western diet who eat animal products, they are ingesting daily toxins from all the chemicals, hormones, and pharmaceuticals that the animals is fed. Even the vegetarians and vegan are not completely safe, especially if they don’t buy organic produce, because of the loads of pesticides and herbicides that get sprayed on the crops regularly. If you think you are a healthy eater because your daily breakfast consists of cereal or granola with conventional strawberries, think again. Read More…
