What Superfoods We Use And Why We Use Them
Superfoods are considered to the healthiest foods you can eat because they contain a much higher nutrient-to-calorie ratio than other foods. In the raw food and natural health world, superfoods are major focal points within the diet. Superfoods have their place in the diet. Some are useful and both Davy and I use them frequently. [...]
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What Is The Best Source Of Omega-3′s?
Here’s a common question we get: “What is the best source of essential omega-3 fatty acids?” I’m not sure that there is a single “best source” of omega-3s. The best source would be a whole food that provides omega-3′s in the right balance compared to other nutrients. While flax and chia seeds are often promoted [...]
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Mango-Mamey “Mamango” Meal Replacement Smoothie
This is an excellent meal replacement smoothie using one of my favorite tropical fruits, the mamey sapote. It is also loaded with fiber and protein so it’s a great pre-workout or post-workout smoothie. It’s packed with 14 grams of protein (without a protein powder) and 23.3 grams of fiber. That’s 77% of your daily fiber [...]
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Blackberry-Almond with Chia Smoothie Recipe
I’ll admit, blackberries aren’t my favorite berry. I’ve been looking into the health benefits, though, and I think I’ll start making a lot more blackberry smoothies! According to new research published in the journal of Biological Chemistry, blackberries contain a natural ingredient that can destroy leukemia cells. They are also extremely high in antioxidants, which [...]
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What Nutritional Vitamin & Mineral Supplements Do We Take?
A lot of people ask what vitamin and mineral supplements they should take. There is no one answer to this question. Whether or not you should take vitamin/mineral supplements (and which ones you should take) depends on a lot of factors including pre-existing deficiency, chronic illness that might lead to deficiency, lifestyle, diet, gender, age, [...]
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Chia Seed-Red Grape Smoothie
This smoothie was a delicious accident. I wasn’t trying to make a tasty smoothie that I’d post here. Instead, I was just dumping a bunch of leftovers in a blender in order to meet the rest of my nutrient needs for the day. What happened was both nutrition and wonderful flavor, so here’s the recipe [...]
Chia Seeds and Green Smoothies
Chia seeds have become a popular superfood, mainly for their high protein and Omega-3 essential fatty acid content. They are also a healthy addition to green smoothies. Chia Seed Nutrition and Health Benefits One ounce of chia seeds provides 138 calories, 4.4 grams of protein, 8.7 grams of fat and 12.4 grams of carbohydrates – [...]
Hot and Spicy Vegetable Smoothie Recipe
Here’s an experimental smoothie I came up with that is made with no sweet fruit. That’s right – no bananas, mangoes or pineapple – just vegetables! I was actually surprised how tasty this was. In fact, I’ve been drinking this savory smoothie (and variations of it) daily for the past two weeks. Non-sweet fruit and [...]
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10 Surprising Nutrition Facts About Romaine Lettuce
Crisp romaine lettuce is a highly nutritious leafy green to use in a green smoothie. It has a mild flavor that is easily masked by fruit so it’s perfect if you’re new to green smoothies or making it for picky eaters. You can add an entire head of lettuce to a fruit smoothie and not [...]
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Healthy Fats That Won’t Make You Fat
Fats are perhaps the most controversial macro-nutrient in our diet. It is important to get healthy fat in foods that we eat. They facilitate absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K. They are a source of essential fatty acids. They provide energy reserves and play an important role in the [...]
