Did you know that beets are a proven natural remedy to lower blood pressure naturally? In fact, their effect on the body is so tangible that Olympic athletes drink beetroot juice before competing to improve their athletic performance. Even if you’re not an aspiring Olympian or suffering from hypertension, beetroot has some serious benefits for you. Read on to find out!
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Antioxidants found in foods can have a great impact on our skin. By fighting free radicals, antioxidants are able to repair cell damage, which lead to wrinkles, loss of elasticity and fine lines.
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You’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting. There is an increasing amount of research that backs its positive effects, from sustainable weight loss to increased insulin sensitivity, which helps with diabetes prevention.
We’ll examine some of the common questions about intermittent fasting, so you can decide if it works for you.
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When it comes to weight loss, we adhere to the general principle of keeping our intake of calories lower than our output. But not all calories are equal, so calorie-counting, or looking at calories purely in a mathematical sense, may actually backfire. If you’re cutting down your calorie intake by choosing low-calorie processed foods, then you might be getting more than what you bargained for. Most … Continue reading How low-calorie foods could cause weight gain
Gut health is more important than you think. The state of your gut can affect your mood and influence your immunity. Here are 5 ways to a healthy gut. Continue reading Gut Health: 5 ways to a healthier gut
Did you know that spirulina is classified as the most nutrient-dense food in the world? It’s high in protein, antioxidants and bursting with vitamin B! Also in the Superfood spotlight series: Acai berry | Camu Camu | Maqui Continue reading Superfood Spotlight: Spirulina
Maqui berry is touted as the berry with the highest antioxidant value of all, read on about the benefits of this exotic super berry from the remote Patagonia region. Continue reading Superfood Spotlight: Maqui Berry
Need to refuel after a workout? Here are 3 post-workout smoothies that are well-balanced, all-natural and contain no refined sugar. Continue reading 3 Perfect Post-Workout Smoothies
Follow these 3 tips to enjoying a healthy smoothie and all its nutritional benefits. Continue reading 3 Tips for a Healthy Smoothie
Ah, processed foods. It’s like that bad relationship we can’t quite get out of – we know we shouldn’t but we keep coming back for more. Continue reading “5 Processed foods you don’t need in your life”
Don’t think of clean eating as a 30 day program to check off your to-do list. We like to think of it as a series of small steps towards making informed and healthier food choices.
The cold brew method uses time, instead of temperature, to gently extract the flavours, nutrients and antioxidants from the tea leaves. Our teas are cold brewed for 12 hours.
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