What Superfoods We Do Not Use And Why
This is part two of a two-part series on superfoods. In part one, I discussed which superfoods Davy and I eat on a regular basis and why. In this article, I’d like to talk about some of the common superfoods that are over-hyped, and with misleading health benefits. These are the ones we do not [...]
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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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We’ve gotten two questions about iron in the past couple days. Instead of the usual questions about how to get enough iron, these are both about having too much iron. If your iron levels are too high, should green smoothies be avoided? I’ll weigh in below. “I had a blood test this year and was [...]
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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How To Avoid Nutrient Deficiencies on a Raw Food Diet
You’ve heard that the raw food diet is supposed to be the healthiest, most nutritious diet there is. And yet I’m sure you’ve also heard that a strict raw food diet can lead to nutritional deficiencies over time. Well, which is it? The good news is that protein, calcium and iron are not generally concerns [...]
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How To Get Enough Iron On A Vegan Raw Food Diet
Is it possible to get enough iron on vegan raw food diet? Yes it is! Iron is a mineral that I was concerned about when I started on raw foods but now I don’t give it much thought since I eat a lot of iron-rich plant foods. You don’t need red meat to get your [...]
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Maca Smoothie For Energy
I get the biggest boost of energy from my morning smoothie when I add a powdered herb from Peru called Maca. If you want increased energy, stamina and even an improved sex life, maybe you should consider adding this amazing food to your green smoothie as well. Maca Nutrition And Health Benefits Maca is widely [...]
Vitamin Danger: Are Multivitamins Healthy Or Dangerous?
More than half of American adults take multivitamins regularly, hoping to prevent nutritional deficiencies and ward off disease. Recent medical studies, however, are beginning to show that a daily multivitamin might be doing more harm than good, or have no effect at all. In March of 2009, ConsumerLab published a report showing that over 30% [...]
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