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Exogenous Ketones: How They Help During Dieting or Exercising

Researchers believe that humans, and many other animal species, too, developed the capacity to produce ketones (or ketone bodies) in order to prolong survival during periods of caloric deprivation. (1) Ketones are beneficial for our ...

6 Reasons to Try Bison Meat Now (It’s Lean!)

Considered by many to be healthier than even grass-fed beef and richer in flavor (despite being lower in saturated fat), bison meat might soon become your favorite protein source. Over the past several years, the popularity of bison meat has ...

Baobab: The Anti-Inflammatory, Antiviral, Antimicrobial & Antioxidant Superfood Fruit

Looking for another incredible superfood to add to your life? Look no further than baobab! Baobab, also known as "the tree of life," has been as a food and a medicine (and more) for centuries. Every ...

Malnutrition: 10 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies & How to Overcome Them

Malnutrition is a serious issue that affects millions around the globe. The standard American diet can lead to malnutrition too. Believe it or not, you don't have to have protruding bones or gaunt features to ...

Raspberry Ketones — Do They Really Help With Weight Loss?

Raspberry ketones are chemicals from red raspberries that are used for their flavor and fragrance. Although some supplement companies claim that raspberry ketones promote weight loss and increase lean body mass, there really isn't enough ...

Pepsin: Signs You Need More of This Digestive Enzyme & How to Get It in Your Diet

Pepsin is considered one of the main digestive enzymes that humans (and many other animals) produce. When is comes to digestive/gut health, what is pepsin needed for? It is essential for us to properly digest the proteins ...

Trypsin: Do You Need More of This Enzyme?

It happens naturally by our bodies every day — protease in our digestive system, like trypsin, work to break down proteins. Perhaps this sounds like a simple task, but it's actually a multifaceted process called proteolysis. This ...

Soursop: The Vitamin C Superfruit that May Help Fight Cancer

What if I told you there was a fruit that's great for your eyes, can treat infections and even shows promise as a potential cancer-fighting food? Would you be interested? If you answered yes — ...

Benefits of Meal Replacement Shakes + Best Options

In a perfect world, we would all have enough time each day to prepare homemade healthy meals, in addition to sitting down to eat them mindfully. But given how busy most people are today, it’s ...

Pumpkin Seed Oil Benefits Prostate & Heart Health

The thought of pumpkins may have you itching for fall, lattes and pie, but you’re about to find out that pumpkin isn’t just for autumn anymore — if you want to fight disease all year ...