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What Is Plant-Based Seafood — and Is It Healthy?
Read More: What Is Plant-Based Seafood — and Is It Healthy?The plant-based “meat” industry has enjoyed considerable growth in recent years as plant-only options become closer in taste and texture to the real deal. Historically, plant-based protein options have been limited to beef, pork, and poultry look-alikes. Even meat giant Tyson Foods is getting in on the act with its introduction of vegan bratwurst and…
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5 Surprising Benefits of Cutting Out Red Meat
Read More: 5 Surprising Benefits of Cutting Out Red MeatOur ancestors have been consuming red meat — beef, lamb, pork, veal and venison — since the dawn of time, but this trend has been curtailed significantly in recent decades. In fact, according to a recent Gallup Poll, nearly 1 in 4 Americans reported eating less red meat than they did the year prior. There…
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Are Plant Protein Powders as Good as Whey?
Read More: Are Plant Protein Powders as Good as Whey?Whether you’re a frequent gym-goer or just trying to improve your diet, a common dietary goal is to eat more protein. After all, it’s been well-advertised for years that protein is a necessary part of a healthy diet to build lean body mass and make meals more satiating. Beyond repairing and building muscle, protein has…
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Is Soy Healthy?
Read More: Is Soy Healthy?If an award were given for “Hyphenate of the Year,” the phrase “plant-based diet” would win by a landslide. Recommendations abound urging you to eat more plants, which is not a bad idea given the well-documented positive effects of a veggie-full diet — improved body composition, decreased risk of cancer and heart disease, and improved…
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The 5 Best Nondairy Milks for Athletes
Read More: The 5 Best Nondairy Milks for AthletesYears ago, the dairy aisle was a pretty straightforward place and “milk” meant dairy milk to most folks. But the times have changed, and we now have a slew of dairy-free options to choose from when we visit our local grocery store or coffee shop. From flax to quinoa — there’s even cricket milk! — the…
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Are These Meat, Wheat and Dairy Substitutes Worth Trying?
Read More: Are These Meat, Wheat and Dairy Substitutes Worth Trying?These days, there are a million substitutes for specific foods. You might also call them “imposter” foods. You can bite into a veggie burger that “bleeds,” chomp on chips made of fish skin and whip up a tuna salad with nary a swimmer in sight. Thanks to modern food technology, human ingenuity and the popularity of trendy and/or…
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Read More: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning to a Plant-Based DietCongratulations on making the decision to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. While you’re no doubt feeling excited about the positive changes this will bring to your health and our planet, it’s common to feel a bit overwhelmed, too. If you’ve spent the majority of your life making meat the centerpiece of most dinner plates (not to…
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Healthy Eating, Healthy living, Nutrition, Nutrition Tips, Nutrition Tips for Women, Plant-Based Nutrition
10 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Read More: 10 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure NaturallyGot high blood pressure? According to the American Heart Association, almost half of Americans have it — and what’s worse, 1 in 3 individuals don’t even know it. Having high blood pressure can lead to a host of heart issues, including heart disease, stroke and heart attack. While there are numerous lifestyle strategies that…
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8 Fit Foods in Season Now: Spring
Read More: 8 Fit Foods in Season Now: SpringWhen it comes to picking the best produce for health and fitness gains, there are no losers. Every fruit and vegetable comes with benefits, but the tables turn when you talk about seasonal eating. That’s because eating produce that’s in season comes with a leg up over eating out-of-season produce. The biggest nutritional advantage with…
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10 Ways to Get Protein in a Vegan Diet
Read More: 10 Ways to Get Protein in a Vegan DietAsk any vegan what question he or she gets asked the most, and the answer will undoubtedly be the same: “Where do you get your protein?” The simple answer is plants. While there are protein superstars in the plant world — such as soy foods, pulses, nuts and seeds — protein is found in all…
