nutrition

The 11 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians

The 11 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians

A plant-based lifestyle has multiple benefits, but if you are a new vegetarian or vegan, it may be hard to find healthy ways to replace the protein you are used to getting from meat. Even if this diet is old hat for you, there are definitely some foods that pack more of a nutritious punch […]

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    The Best Vegan Snack Ideas and Brands for 2022

    The Best Vegan Snack Ideas and Brands for 2022

    No matter how filling and nutritious your meals may be, there’s always a temptation to snack. For those on a vegan diet, it’s important to keep your fridge and pantry stocked with quick-and-easy snack items that meet your dietary needs. Thankfully, that’s easy to do. There are plenty of vegan-friendly snacks that are both nutritious […]

    10 ‘Superfoods’ Worth Adding to Your Diet

    10 ‘Superfoods’ Worth Adding to Your Diet

    “Certified organic superfoods.” “Nutrient-dense, plant-based superfoods.” You’ll find these glowing, adjective-laden descriptions of certain foods in grocery stores, specialty shops and on the Internet, but news flash — there is no such thing as a superfood. At least not according to science. The popular nomenclature came into fashion in the early 2000s to entice more […]

    8 Signs of Dehydration

    8 Signs of Dehydration

    Are you thirsty? So is the rest of the United States. Nearly 80 percent of working adults self-report that they don’t drink enough water, according to a survey conducted by Quench, which is a filtered water system provider. The body is almost 60 percent water, which is necessary for nearly every bodily function. People can […]

    Top 5 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

    Top 5 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

    When most of us think of vinegar, we think of cleaning supplies, or maybe a tang to add to a salad or marinade. We rarely think of vinegar as a component to good health, but some studies suggest that apple cider vinegar, in particular, may have benefits when added to your diet. How It’s Made […]

    10 Best Foods for Healthy Skin

    10 Best Foods for Healthy Skin

    When we think about skin health, we typically think about topical creams and lotions to hydrate and refresh but nourishing our skin from the inside is just as important. Although skin is our largest organ, it gets its nutrients after other vital organs receive their share. Cutting the processed carbs can help. Research shows low […]

    Lemon Water 101: What You Need to Know

    Lemon Water 101: What You Need to Know

    Lemon water has become a bit of a fad in the health and fitness realm with claims of helping to aid weight loss and digestion, and providing vitamin C to your diet. In this article, a variety of sources are used to take a closer look at the health impacts of lemon water on your […]

    7 Best Plant-Based Meal Replacement Powders & Shakes

    7 Best Plant-Based Meal Replacement Powders & Shakes

    As our lives become busier and busier, eating well becomes harder and harder. Preparing a healthy, nutrient-rich meal can be time- and labor-intensive, to say nothing of expensive. That’s why there’s been such a surge in popularity among meal replacement powders, shakes, and drinks. These products make it quick and easy to get the nutrients […]