Category: Nutrition
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A Lesson on Getting Healthier Without the Guilt, Shame, and Self-Hatred Along the Way
One of my friends recently verbalized something that I had never articulated, but I realized it’s what I’m always aiming for. He said: “My health has been trending upward over the last several years.” Him and I were talking about things we don’t like to eat because of the potentially negative effects they can have…
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5 Ingredients Whole Foods Still Uses that Should Be Banned
Whole Foods is a grocery store famous for their list of banned or unacceptable ingredients to use in food. This is one of the major draws for people who shop there religiously and may provide some explanation to those who were wondering why some people love the place so much. The place definitely gives off…
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My Current Diet: the Damage Control Diet
Diet has long been of paramount importance to me. Even before I knew much of anything that was going on with nutrition, I had feelings of intuition around certain foods I would see people eating. One example of that was a time when I saw one of my old friends and his dad pull out…
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Paleo vs Keto: What They Are and the Differences Between the Diets
The paleo and keto diet are two of the most popular diets going right now. What is special about them is that they feel like they have some staying power; they should be around for longer than most fad diets. The reason for that is because they are based in some very good ideas about…
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A Simple But Crucial Trick to Properly Hydrate Yourself
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Most people walk around dehydrated. This shows up in different parts of the body like in the muscles with cramping, in the blood with lack of circulation and blood flow, and in the skin with dry, flaky skin. What caught my attention…
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The Top 3 Reasons Athletes Need Collagen in Their Diet
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. I’ve been really interested in collagen lately. Collagen, if you’re wondering, is the main protein found in the body’s connective tissue. It is also the most abundant protein in the body, making up at least a quarter of the whole-body protein content.…
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4 Ways to Hydrate Yourself
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclaimer for more information. Hydration is a crucial topic that very few of us take into real consideration. This is shown by the fact that as much as 75% of the American population is chronically dehydrated. Many people would likely suggest drinking more water or possibly…
