Posts tagged Vegan
Biohack Your Health With Plant-Based Gluten-Free Recipes

Biohacking—the idea of hacking your body to improve specific health markers like energy, sleep, digestion, and metabolism—has been a popular trend in recent years. It's not only the realm of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and the rich and famous; it's something that anyone can do! But, of course, I'm talking about changing your diet, getting enough exercise, learning how to manage stress, or meditation techniques—all of which affect our bodies in different ways.

Protein is a vital macronutrient the body utilizes for synthesis and proper functioning.

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I’m “soy” confused

Do you feel like you are asking, where can I get more protein? This obsession with protein, actually has people reaching for unnecessary protein shakes that our body may not actually digest as well. So let’s break down the science of protein and determine how much we each personally need.

Protein is a vital macronutrient the body utilizes for synthesis and proper functioning.

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Protein: How Much Does My Body Really Need?

Do you feel like you are asking, where can I get more protein? This obsession with protein, actually has people reaching for unnecessary protein shakes that our body may not actually digest as well. So let’s break down the science of protein and determine how much we each personally need.

Protein is a vital macronutrient the body utilizes for synthesis and proper functioning.

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More than just kale

Kale is known as one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. This cruciferous vegetable is full of vitamins such as vitamin A, K, C, and B6. It also contains micronutrients that we sometimes don’t get enough of like manganese, calcium, copper, potassium and magnesium. It has powerful antioxidants like quercetin and kaempferol. It can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint is one of the most widely used and cultivated herbs around the world. Peppermint contains volatile oils and flavonoids which have anti-inflammatory actions, anti-microbial properties, and mild anti-depressant actions, amongst a few others. Lets see how the science holds up and how we can incorporate mint into our wellness.

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