by admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Vitamins & Supplements
If elderberry sounds familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen it as syrup at your local pancake house, in a sweet wine at a spirits shop, or on the shelves of your pharmacy’s supplement section. Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of elderberry...
by admin | Feb 16, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Among the dietary challenges of vegetarians and vegans, perhaps none receives more attention than the eternal search for sufficient protein. For those on a plant-based diet, it can be hard enough to compete with the sheer density of protein provided by meat and dairy...
by admin | Feb 15, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts, Vitamins & Supplements
You might not know chicory root, but chances are you would recognize its periwinkle blue flowers. Let’s take a look at the benefits of chicory root fiber, the side effects of chicory root extract, and why some people use it as a coffee substitute. What Is Chicory...
by admin | Feb 7, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
In Shakespeare’s time, average folk believed the body contained four essential “humours,” including blood and bile. Today, many of us would add to that list the coffee and tea that seem to flow through our veins. So many of us can’t (or won’t) start our day without...
by admin | Jan 16, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
The number of plant-based protein powders is constantly increasing, which is great for vegans and vegetarians! But too many options can lead to confusion and indecision. Even if you manage to drill it down to two popular options — pea protein vs soy protein — how do...
by admin | Jan 12, 2024 | Nutrition, Nutrition Facts
Consuming saturated fat and the effects it can have on your overall health — specifically heart disease — has become a controversial subject. It was once labeled the worst kind of fat, but trans fat has since inherited that role. So what’s the deal with saturated...