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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re tuned in to your nutrition, you may have wondered: When’s the best time to drink a protein shake? But…that’s not really the question you should be asking. Despite the focus on the “perfect” time to consume protein, how much you consume […]
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 […]
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. […]
When you cook chicken breast, is it bursting with flavor? Does it make you excited to sit down to a nutritious, protein-packed meal? If your answers to those questions were “not really” and “meh,” it might be time to learn […]
Diet trends come and go, but one golden rule has remained the same: Eating a variety of vegetables is important to maintain good overall health. But learning how to eat more vegetables usually requires a little more subtlety than shoveling […]
Fruit is a staple of a healthy diet, a perfect snack, and a great on-the-go breakfast. But if you’re on a low-carb diet, does the sugar that’s naturally present in fruit make it off limits? Are there any low-carb fruits you […]
Between boozy work parties and your favorite aunt’s homemade eggnog, it’s easy to let December fly by in a cloud of alcoholic cheer. Why not consider committing to Dry January? This increasingly popular trend of abstaining from alcohol for the […]
