Essential Supplements for First Time Vegans
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Liming and Phosphorous Increase Cassava Yields
Cassava is a woody, edible starchy root that provides an immense number of calories, carbohydrates, vitamins B and C and essential minerals. The plant is significant particularly in developing countries in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Americas due to its capability to withstand challenging growing conditions. Although Cassava is essential […]
Summer Tips for Melanoma Prevention
Protect yourself from melanoma without becoming deficient in vitamin D By Leah Johnston, RDN Don’t be so quick to overlook concerns around melanoma just because it’s often viewed as preventable. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers and the deadliest form of skin cancer. However, there is a conflict between how we prevent melanoma […]
Snack Smarts: Raise Your Nutrition IQ
By Simon Sum, DCN, RDN, ACSM-CPT, FAND, Director of North America Scientific Affairs, R&D at Herbalife Nutrition The good news: nearly 90% of consumers read nutrition labels. The bad news: people don’t always understand the vital nutritional terms on labels. Nutrition IQ is critical to supporting healthy eating habits and reducing the risk of chronic disease. For […]
How eating habits have an impact on our oral health
Will An Apple A Day – Along With Checkups – Help Keep Tooth Decay Away? Eating may be a necessity, but when it comes to your teeth and gums, all that munching also can lead to quite a battle raging in your mouth. Some of those foods – especially the sugary and starchy ones – […]
Gift Guide × Health Conscious Foodie
(Photo credit— VeganSmart Instagram) Each holiday is filled with homemade recipes and delicious snacks, making it a foodie’s favorite time of year. This year, instead of gifting the foodie in your life one of their favorite treats, why not step it up by introducing them to new, healthy flavors their taste buds will love. […]