Spirulina Nutrition & Health Benefits – Is It Worth The Cost?
I recently received a question from a reader about whether the nutrition and health benefits of spirulina were worth the cost. You’ve probably noticed that a pound of spirulina typically sells online for about $50. Is it worth shelling out the big bucks on spirulina? Well, let’s find out. Unfortunately, spirulina is way over-hyped online. [...]
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Green Smoothie Health Benefits
A nutritious, tasty green smoothie has been a cherished morning ritual for davy and I since early 2008. Since then, we have both experienced dramatic improvements in health, energy and mental clarity by increasing our consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole foods. I have lost about 40 pounds and Davy has lost about 30 pounds. [...]
Use Glass Straws for Better Health and Environment
I’ve been hearing a lot about glass straws lately. Not only do they provide the obvious environmental benefit (no more plastic straws in the landfill), but they also provide a health benefit. Many plastics may leach trace amounts of toxic chemicals into food and into your body. If you use and reuse plastic straws, you [...]
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Why I Follow A Raw Food Diet
The raw food diet felt like an extreme lifestyle shift to me when I first heard about it. In fact, my first impression of raw foods and raw foodists were not too favorable. I was convinced that this was an unhealthy diet lacking in many important nutrients like protein, calcium and iron. I was wrong. [...]
Why Smoothies With Bananas Are Beneficial To Your Health
Bananas are not only delicious and convenient, they provide a wide range of health benefits that put them on the top of my grocery list. Bananas are also a favorite ingredient for smoothie recipes. They provide a wonderful, creamy smoothie base and their flavor complements a variety of fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, pears, apples, [...]
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Green Smoothies For Health, Energy and Weight Loss
Green smoothies are the wonder food of the 21st century! They have become a popular staple among health-conscious people who praise their health benefits ranging from weight loss to increased energy and mental focus. What Are Green Smoothies? Green smoothies are just like fruit smoothies that you are familiar with, but with the addition of [...]
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