Gluten is one of those compounds that has become quite notorious beginning in the late 20th century till now. Once upon a time, bread, and consequently gluten, seemed to be the primary staple of many diets from around the world. Now people are living in concern that they may develop one of the many dreaded gluten intolerances that seems to…
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Lavender is one of those scents that is pretty commonly associated with the fairer sex. It’s not just associated with them; it is made and sold to women specifically. There are all kinds of lavender bath and body products: lavender oil, lavender lotion, lavender shampoo, lavender body scrub, lavender bath bombs, lavender infused hand cream, etc. Lavender has earned its…
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You may have noticed recently that a glucose intolerance epidemic seems to be on the rise. Many people are finding it harder and harder to enjoy a nice barbecue, because they have to take into consideration the gluten tolerance of their guests. Planning any kind of eating event is becoming increasingly distressing because people don’t seem to be born with…
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If you’re involved in the health and wellness community even a little bit, you have probably heard about the ketogenic diet. It is a low-carb, high fat, medium protein diet that has risen greatly in popularity over the past few years. But the ketogenic diet is not the only diet to become popular over the last few years. Plenty of…
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Flavonoids are essential compounds that the body absolutely cannot do without. They come from the phytonutrients found in plants – they are responsible for the plants’ coloring. The flavonoids they provide are filled with antioxidants which have lots and lots of necessary health benefits. Antioxidants play a key role in killing free radicals that cause cancer. They are also responsible…
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Bacon – bacon – bacon, just saying its name is enough to summon the gods of hunger and cause a person’s mouth to begin to water and salivate. It is one of the top 5 foods that people find hard to resist. It basically has everything we as a species enjoy in our food: fat, grease, salt, and meat. As…
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Bioflavonoids are “polyphenolic” plant derived compounds that are more commonly referred to as simply, flavonoids. There are between 4,000-6,000 different types of flavonoids that are used for various health purposes, supplements, and medicine. You can obtain flavonoids naturally via your diet. Flavonoids are found in certain fruits, veggies, and other types of foods, including red wine and dark chocolate. The…
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