Beans and legumes are gaining popularity as a great protein substitute for meat. Apart from being a great vegan protein, beans have many incredible health benefits. Beans and legumes are defined as the seeds or fruits of a plant family called Fabaceae. From chickpeas, to lentils, to black beans- lentils are extremely versatile and can […]
Tag Archives: superfood
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Feb
Feb
Maca powder is the latest superfood craze. So what is it and where did it come from? Maca is a plant that was first discovered in Peru, and has been used for medicinal purposes there for thousands of years. You have probably heard of maca referred to as maca root, and that is because the […]
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Nov
Nov
What is caffeine? Caffeine, by definition, is a drug that stimulates your central nervous system. It is a psychoactive drug, meaning it affects brain function. Caffeine is found in coffee beans, cocoa beans, and tea leaves. In fact, coffee is the world’s most widely consumed drug! So is coffee healthy? Whether or not coffee is […]
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Oct
Oct
As colder weather approaches, you may start to take note of the increasing number of people sniffling around you. The amount of people coming down with sickness in the fall always seems to increase. Is there an association between the cooler weather and getting the common cold or even the flu? The colder weather may […]