Best Plant-Based Protein Foods
More and more people are interested in following vegetarian or vegan diets or reducing their use of animal products. A shift away from animal products is getting easier with more fortified and nutritious plant-based foods available, and higher-protein diets can promote muscle strength, satiety and weight loss. Nevertheless, there is a common concern about vegetarian and vegan diets is that they might lack protein. Nature has made sure we are protected against a protein deficiency, as whole grains, vegetab...
Natural Homemade Soap
The beauty of making your own soap is that you can make it with the ingredients that you choose and the fragrances that you like. Homemade all-natural soap gently works in harmony with your skin making it perfect. Use it at home or give it as a gift to your beloved ones! Relax, learn a new practical skill, and let your creativity run loose at the same. Before you begin: don’t forget to wear protective gear (eye goggles, gloves, long-sleeved tops, and pants) when working with lye. Materials: Solid ...
Vitamin D: Health Benefits, Sources, Dosage
According to the National Academy of Sciences, as many as 75% of Americans are lacking in vitamin D. While vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is essential for optimal health, as it helps your body to absorb calcium and maintain adequate serum magnesium and phosphate concentrations — three nutrients important for your teeth, muscles, and bones. It also plays crucial roles in brain development, heart function, your immune system, and mental health. Low vitamin D levels are widespread world...
Best Ways to Take Different Vitamins & Minerals
It’s always best to get your vitamins and minerals from whole foods, but sometimes certain medical conditions, dietary lifestyles and other factors might lead to a deficiency, where you’ll need that extra boost. According to the most recent US Dietary Guidelines, a number of Americans aren’t getting sufficient amounts of dietary fiber, potassium, choline, magnesium, calcium, iron, and vitamins, A, D, E, and C. And while you should always consult a doctor before taking supplements to make sure you’re in ne...
Guide to Fresh Herbs – Part 1
Hope you liked this little guide. Next time I will tell you about less common herbs that are pretty awesome, and share some ideas of how to prep and store the fresh herbs. Do you grow herbs at home? What are your favorite? Tell me, let’s discuss in comments!
Top 8 Tips for a Healthy Sleep
Some nights, sleep comes easily, and you cruise through the night with minimal interruption. Waking up after a night of good sleep is wonderful—you feel refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the world. Other nights, sleep comes slowly or not until the early morning hours. Or you may fall asleep, only to awaken throughout the night. While you sleep, your brain is hard at work forming the pathways necessary for learning and creating memories and new insights. Without enough sleep, you can’t focus...