Building muscle isn’t just important for bodybuilders who want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it is vitally important for everyone to maintain optimal health. For optimal health, we do not need massive amounts of muscle like a bodybuilder, but we do want good quality muscle and a sufficient amount. To build muscle, […]
What will you fill your breakfast bowl with this morning? Hopefully, you’re not planning to hit the fast-food drive-thru on your way into work — at least, not if you want to make it to lunchtime without crashing and burning. Experts may disagree on whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what […]
You may have heard about water lentils, also known as rootless duckweed, water lenses, watermeal, Mankai, and lemnoidea. If not, here’s everything you need to know about this up-and-coming superfood. Water lentils are quick-growing aquatic plants that float on water’s surface. They are one of the smallest plants in the world, and one of the […]
Kale is an extraordinarily nutritious food. It is high in fiber and also vitamins A, C, B-6, and K. Kale is high in minerals like iron, calcium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Kale also contains powerful antioxidants like quercetin. Though kale is extremely nutritious, there is a such thing as too much kale. There are two […]
If you’ve ever been to Japan, there’s a good chance you’ve at least heard of natto. Perhaps you even tried it while you were there. A unique food with an even more distinct flavor and texture, the Japanese swear by its reported health benefits. This is everything you need to know about this Japanese superfood […]
In the quest for everlasting youth, a remarkable ally has emerged: collagen. Often referred to as the body’s scaffolding, it is a protein that not only supports the structure of our skin, hair, and nails but also plays a pivotal role in maintaining joint flexibility and a robust metabolism.1 As the years go by, our […]
This is likely one of the shallowest posts I’ll ever write—it’s about hair. However, what is so shallow about hair? We all know the importance of having a good hair day. It seems from the moment we wake up, look in the mirror and notice that our top bun has left proper, succulent waves and […]
When people think of foods high in protein, they tend to imagine meat, eggs, and fish. Meanwhile, cheese is associated with comfort food or fancy charcuterie boards. However, cheese, especially hard cheese, has high protein content. Protein is vital for a healthy body. It builds muscles, strengthens bones, boosts the metabolism, and even speeds the […]
Warts aren’t fun to have around. They are completely harmless but can also be annoying, taking what seems like forever to go away on their own. Caused by the viruses in the human papillomavirus or HPV family (there are over 70 different strains!), warts are quite common especially with kids 1 in 3 children are […]
Protein is the celebrity of macronutrients; you will rarely hear a bad word spoken about protein, unlike the other macronutrients carbs and fat. Protein is revered, and we are all told to make sure we are getting enough. When we think about protein for many of us, our first thoughts turn to animal products, but […]
Chinese food has become a staple in the Western world. With its vast array of flavors and dishes, some options may not be as nutritious or authentic as others. In this guide, we’ll take a look at 14 items that you should approach with caution or avoid altogether when dining at a Chinese restaurant. From […]
Pressed juices allow people to extract high levels of nutrients from fruits and vegetables. The practice has been around in its current form since the 1950s and is still a very popular way to process food today. It should come as no surprise that the juicing trend has made its way into another popular arena […]
