The gastrointestinal tract is the barrier between the outside world and the inside of our bodies. Pretty much anything that we put into our mouth either gets digested and absorbed to be utilized or stored by our body, or gets excreted as either solid or liquid waste. Research has shown…
Read MoreVegetarians are at risk for certain nutritional deficiencies if you are not careful about selecting nutrient dense foods for your diet. It is common for vegetarians to be deficient in B12, zinc, calcium, iron and essential fatty acids. In addition, sources of protein are more limited. B12 is mainly found…
Read MoreWe have been taught that dairy is very important for us due to calcium and vitamin D (which promotes bone health) and for potassium (which helps offset to much salt in the diet and helps to regular blood pressure). In addition, in small children dairy is important for the fats…
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We have all different levels of fitness. Some individuals have been exercising for years, while other individuals have never exercised a day in their lives. We are all at different levels in terms of our cardiovascular fitness, our muscle strength and flexibility and our overall health. It is quite…
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There are various types of exercises that affect our bodies differently. Done in combination, this affords you the most “bang for your buck”. By changing up the type, frequency, intensity and cardiovascular demand in your exercise regimen on a daily basis, you will have a synergist effect and derive numerous…
Read MoreIf you are eating a cleaner more nutritious diet, you should be feeling the beneficial effects of your efforts. In theory, if you are eating a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, you should be able to get the majority of your nutrients from your diet. The problem is that…
Read MoreThe controversy surrounding the use of plastics is widespread and exceptionally polarizing. Numerous compounds found in plastic are thought to potentially cause adverse human and animal effects. Plastics are found everywhere in our environment. Learning which plastics to avoid may improve your health and quality of life. By now, most…
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