There's an easy way to add a lot of nutrition to your diet--superfood supplements. Chia seed, flax seed and hemp are excellent sources of Omega-3 acids, magnesium and protein and are great for everybody, especially if you're a vegetarian, vegan and raw foodist. The supplements are often readily available at your local supermarket, drugstore or health food store. You can add these supplements to your food by spreading them on oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies or by mixing them into baked goods dough.
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The TLC Diet to Lower Cholesterol and More
by Kimberly Hays December 5th, 2013 | Diet
The TLC Diet was developed to help those who have high cholesterol, but it has many benefits that make it a great diet for anyone. The diet gives guidelines to follow, but you get to make your own choices on how to put the foods together for meals. It is a family friendly diet, too, and a healthy diet for children. You will eat a lot of fiber which will help you to feel full, as well as have the added benefits of a heart-healthy, diabetic friendly diet, and also lose weight. To learn more, visit our sister site,
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Sweet Vegan Desserts
by James Maynard November 28th, 2013 | Diet
With the rise of vegan diets in America, dairy-free desserts are beginning to become more popular with individuals and families. Some people think they will lose out on sweet, delicious snacks by becoming vegan, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this article on sweet treats for vegans, we learn one fact about snacking for vegans that could surprise you. We also learn some delicious recipes for tempting vegan desserts that will please the whole family! If you are thinking of becoming a vegan, or if you already practice the diet, checkout the tips and recipes –
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Have You Heard of Black Rice?
by Kimberly Hays November 21st, 2013 | Diet
Black rice was only cultivated in Asia until recent years, and now there are black rice farms in the US that make it readily available for us to enjoy. It is a powerful superfood that has many nutritional benefits such as more antioxidants than blueberries, as well as more fiber, but you are eating less sugar. This makes it a great food for those with diabetes to add to their diet. Black rice also helps to prevent many diseases, fight infections, and even helps slow the aging process. To learn more, visit our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, or
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Nuts for Coconut Water?
by Bea November 13th, 2013 | Diet
Coconut water has become a popular drink of choice over the past few years. Some are even using it as a natural alternative to sports drinks. However, is it really better than Powerade or Gatorade? Are you really getting the nutrients that you need out of it? Coconut water comes from immature coconuts, so it is 95% water and the rest are vitamins and minerals. It is fantastic for getting potassium into your body, which is necessary for healthy muscles and balancing the fluids in your body. However, it is a little low on sodium, but is it too low
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