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Today we look at the major differences of animal based versus plant-based protein shakes, as well as offer a bonus selection of natural smoothie recipes in which your chosen protein can be incorporated. Diet Restrictions & Allergies A plant-based protein shake is the better option for most people with restrictive diets or food allergies. The […]
The Benefits of Raising Backyard Chickens …? So what exactly are the benefits you may ask. Plenty! Here is a short list just to name a few. Eggs Insect Control Fertilizer Little Buddies So now let’s go into some detail on each one … Eggs First of all let’s get one misconception out of the […]
Follow us 148.9k When trawling recent “Keto forums” and reading people’s experience with the diet, it’s very noticeable that there is some sort of “ketone craze” happening. Meaning that generally healthy people who want to shed a few pounds, have more energy or improve their mental clarity are convinced that pushing their blood ketone levels […]
Follow us 145.1k People start following a ketogenic diet many different reasons: to lose weight or manage a health condition – eg by reducing severity of seizures in drug-resistant epilepsy. In this article, we examine the role of insulin sensitivity in our diet and look at how it affects weight loss. The Ketogenic Diet and […]
Find out which health claims about cinnamon are true and which ones have yet to be proven by scientific research. A much-loved spice for baking and for savory dishes- curries, Greek cuisine, and Mexican moles- cinnamon is considered potent medicine in natural medicine circles. Both varieties, spicy-sweet Cassia cinnamon and less sweet Ceylon cinnamon, show […]
Here’s a look at the current research about the health claims for apple cider vinegar. One of the most talked about natural treatments, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is purported to cure just about anything that ails you. Trouble is, the science to back up these claims is sadly lacking. So here’s a look at current […]
Find out what the scientific research says about how ginger can improve your health. A pungent knotted beige root, ginger adds a peppery, spicy “kick” to stir-fry dishes, candies, and even beverages. It’s also one of the most revered ancient herbal remedies. So while researchers continue to try to tease out ginger’s beneficial compounds- there […]
Find out what the research actually says about the health benefits of honey. These days, honey is proving to be more than just a sweet treat to drizzle over yogurt, pancakes, or toast. It’s also good medicine. Of course, sometimes this nectar of the bees benefits are a bit overhyped. So here’s a quick recap […]
Coconut water may be the new “it” beverage, but is it really better for you than regular water? Numerous health claims are helping launch coconut water as the “It” drink for health, aging, and exercise. But the big question: does it deliver? Not exactly. While the liquid extracted from young (green) coconuts does sport less […]
Find out the why eating kohlrabi can provide you with the numerous health benefits you need. With a handful of stems jutting out from a round apple-sized bulb, kohlrabi works a “u.f.o. of vegetables” kind of vibe. At first glance, who doesn’t wonder, what the heck is that? Well, it’s a close cousin to stem […]