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THE WARM UP The air we breathe and the products we use daily in our homes have a more significant impact on our health than we may realize. Hell, I even wrote an essay about breathing in nanoparticles from our stoves while cooking… Nonetheless, there’s no denying that toxins
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I recently stumbled upon a few interesting studies and thought you would enjoy. A study from 2011 and a recent study from 2023 both found that the Kiwifruit demonstrated a significant improvement in sleep and recovery in adults and elite athletes. They found that the subjects who ate kiwis significantly
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We all know pesticides and weed killers are bad for you. But why? I’ve recently discovered that one of the major culprits includes glyphosate, and you may have heard of it. What is Glyphosate? Glyphosate is the active ingredient in weed killer products, like RoundUp™ and was discovered by
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Walk into your pantry right now and read one of the food labels. There’s a good chance the ingredients list contains “Maltodextrin” in it. I recently discovered that this ingredient is a “no-go” and should be avoided, when possible. Here’s why: What’s Maltodextrin? Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide,
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Growing up, the only thing I knew about fish oil was that they gave you “fish burps”. I also only knew that supplements meant protein and pre-workout powders… I’m happy to say that my knowledge on the subject (and quality of the supplements) have come a long way since
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Summer is fast approaching, and if you haven’t started your New Year's Resolution yet, then now is the time to redeem yourself. Losing weight and getting shredded is not easy… nor is it fun at times. But the reward of being happy with how you look in
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When I first started my fitness journey, all I cared about was one number… The amount of “total calories” I consumed in a day. Carbohydrates, fats, and especially protein macros were never of importance, only the number of calories I was putting into my body. Yes, this dropped the number
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I recently stumbled upon a concept that piqued my interest. 👉 Does pickle juice help with muscle cramps? 👈 The use of pickle juice for this purpose has increased in popularity in recent years, so here’s a little synopsis to see if it really works. Muscle cramps are fairly common, especially
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We all want to live longer. Luckily, over the last century, researchers have noted that our life expectancy has increased dramatically. People are living longer than ever before. And while that’s a cause for celebration, have you ever considered the quality of those “extra” years? You may have heard
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Unless you have a chicken coop in your backyard, or access to farm-fresh eggs every day, you’ve probably been overwhelmed by the plethora of eggs at the grocery store before. Free-range! Cage-free! Pasture-raised! But what do they all mean? And which one’s the best for me? Here’s
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If you’ve ever frustratedly flicked off the sticker from your apple, you’re already familiar with the barcodes on all your produce. They’re called PLU codes. PLU stands for "Price Look Up" but those stickers are more than just barcodes that your cashier fumbles around searching
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Christmas is officially around the corner! If you’re a health-conscious individual, then the anxiety is setting in. You want to enjoy yourself and have some fun for the holidays, but you want to stay healthy and not go off the rails. Or you’ve realized that your mom’s