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Blueberry Lemon Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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Blueberry lemon chia seed pudding

Have you tried to make a chia seed pudding yet? If not, it's time to reap the benefits from this superfood seed with the perfect complementary flavors. Originally grown in Mexico, chia means “strength” in the Mayan language, and chia seeds were known as “runners’ food” because runners and warriors would use them as fuel while running long distances or during battle. Aztec warriors ate them to give them energy and endurance, claiming that just one spoonful could sustain them for 24 hours. According to Ayurveda, chia seeds can help nourish the blood and promote digestive regularity thanks to their ability...

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Vitamins & Minerals Differences (and Which Ones You May Not Be Getting Enough from Your Diet)

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Vitamins vs. minerals

By Dr. Josh Axe If you look at the nutrition label on any multivitamin supplement, you’ll probably see a long list of nutrients, including both vitamins and minerals. But do you need all vitamins and minerals? Or are some types more important than others? When it comes to vitamins vs. minerals in your diet and supplement routine, there are some differences; however, both of these groups contain “essential” nutrients.   This means we must get both vitamins and minerals from outside sources (foods or supplements) since our bodies can’t make them on their own. Below we’ll look at the major differences between...

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How to Stop the Afternoon Munchies: 16 Ways

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How to stop the afternoon munchies

By Jill Levy You had a healthy breakfast and lunch. You're on track to a good nutrition day ... but then the afternoon comes and your cravings for sweets begin. Before you know it, you've indulged in some unhealthy snacks. This scenario happens to many of us on many days. But don't beat yourself up. Instead, you should know that there are many things you can do to reduce those afternoon munchies and cravings in general. Your appetite can be affected by many different things, including what and how much you’ve recently eaten, your outlook, stress level, sleep, genetics and...

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Fermentation Benefits & Top Fermented Supplements

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Fermentation benefits and fermented supplements

By Christine Ruggeri Yes, fermentation is everywhere and by now you've probably heard all about the benefits of fermented foods. But what exactly is fermentation and why is everyone making such a big deal out of it? Fermentation is a process used to produce many of the foods you know and love, like cheese, bread, yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, wine and chocolate. It’s an easy process, done by anyone, anywhere and with the most basic tools. Cultures around the world have been fermenting longer than we’ve been cultivating soil or writing books — it’s been done for thousands of years. Best...

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Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

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Caesar salad dressing recipe

Did you know that Caesar salad is actually named after a chef, Caesar Cardini, who created the dish in a rush to throw together a salad with the ingredients on hand? Unfortunately, he didn't have a lot on hand and certainly didn't have nutrition in mind. With just romaine lettuce, croutons, a creamy dressing and Parmesan cheese, there’s a serious lack of filling, fiber-rich ingredients or protein (aka the things that will help you feel full and satiated).  Instead, make your croutons out of toasted no-flour Ezekiel bread, use baby kale or spinach instead of Romaine lettuce, toss in some pecans...

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