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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a green vegetable to be considered a “super green”? There are a lot of healthy fruits and veggies out there but “super greens” go a bit above and beyond other veggies. Super greens are incredibly nutrient-dense with a low amount of calories per serving. They offer higher …
If you’re a chocolate lover, you probably already know that chocolate is considered a superfood. And you probably also know that most of the highly-processed chocolate you buy at the store — with all the added sugar, preservatives, and other questionable ingredients — has had much of that superfood status stripped away. But that doesn’t …
Are you waking up tired and irritable each day? Do you yawn often and have trouble staying focused? Maybe you find yourself craving more sugary snacks in the afternoon in an attempt to boost your energy. The fact is, if your sleep suffers, everything else in your life suffers, too. If you’re not getting enough …
When winter sets in, how does your body react? Those frigid days can bring out the worst in achy bones, joints, and even your energy level. Let’s face it, some days it’s just easier to hibernate indoors than venture out into the cold winter winds. But the truth is, if you want to survive winter, …
For many people, shorter days and lower temps means an onset of the winter blahs. And if that describes you, you’re not alone. When winter hits, millions of Americans each year experience seasonal affective disorder. But there’s a solution. Adding plenty of seasonal nutrient-dense foods to your plate can help fight the winter blues. Read …
Your body has been making collagen your whole life. But, unfortunately, the older you get, the less collagen you produce. And in addition to aging, one of the top reasons you might not be producing enough is a poor diet. Because production lessens as you age, if you’re not eating the right collagen-boosting foods, then …
Your immune system is an awesome network of tissues, cells, and organs, working hard to defend your body against external invaders. Which, in modern-day lives, is no easy task! But as amazing as this natural defense system is, sometimes it needs a little support. Here are some telltale signs your immune system could use a …
Over the past several years, both collagen and protein powder have steadily gained popularity as nutritional supplements. Protein has long been understood to be an important macronutrient, particularly for those looking to gain muscle mass. But the importance of collagen for healthy bones, tendons, muscles, skin, and hair has become more and more clear in …
All you need to know about how to do a 3-day bone broth fast! From the benefits of bone broth-fasting to preparing for your fast, this is an in-depth post about nourishing your body with bone broth to reset your gut health and improve your overall health!
Dr. Weston A. Price traveled the world to study the diets of indigenous people groups and compare them with the American diet. The differences in not only the health of the people but also the nutrient-density of their diets was over and above the American diet. In ALL of the diets he studied, organ meats were prized and saved to promote fertility, pregnant and nursing mothers, and growing children. The idea that organ meats are gross is a new one. Let’s bring health-promoting organ meats back! Here’s the best and easiest way to eat animal organs!