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Do vegans sleep better? The answer may lie in some new research on diet and insomnia. Researchers have found that our diet directly affects how well we sleep. This may uncover why people who eat high carbohydrate diets, like vegans do, may sleep better. So, if sleep has been hard to come by, your diet choices are well worth taking a good honest look at.
Flavonoids are phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables. An adequate intake of flavonoids, through diet, has been reported to protect the heart, treat asthma and reduce the risks of developing cancer. So, you can keep disease away by boosting your flavonoids intake with these 3 vegan recipes.
Quinoa salad is one of the easiest vegan homemade lunch ideas to throw together. Quinoa salad is filling, boasts a good amount of protein and low glycemic fruit and vegetables, and can easily be prepared by the batch. This low carb diabetic-friendly vegan lunch is filling, highly nourishing and can be served in a salad or as a salad.
In the name of convenience, many vegans try to make their morning routine as efficient as possible: they pre-set their coffee makers, and perhaps grab an energy nut bar on-the-go, believing that we're getting some kind of fiber-rich health benefit. In the end they have made one of the most dehydrating choices to start our day. A faster, more hydrating and nourishing way to start to your day, begins with some of the most healing foods on earth -- fruit.
Sauerkraut is one of the most common and oldest forms of preserving cabbage, and its raved for its nutritional contents. But, if you are looking for a delicious alternative to sauerkraut, this Korean Kimchi vegan recipe is for you.
Organic produce is often more expensive for the consumer, but sometimes is quite worth it.
Recently I was introduced to MyThermo, a non-contact thermometer (you can call it wireless) that measures the temperature of almost everything.
Back in January of this Year, US News and World Report delivered its results on its annual “Best Diets” ratings, listing 38 popular diets in order on how they fared when it came to health and weight management. Can you guess what the top 10 have in common?
According to the American academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, about 25 million suffer from Asthma only in the US, and it costs an average of $3,300 per person with asthma each year in medical expenses, missed school and work days, and early deaths. So, it is ideal to keep asthma under control via nutritional means, and here is why vegan foods to treat asthma can improve overall health.
What you eat or leave out of your diet greatly impacts your state of health and your nervous system. While the raw vegan diet in itself is very calming to the nervous system, part-time or not-so-raw vegans can focus on three foods to benefit their nervous system and feel calm and healthy.
One of the most challenging nutrients to obtain from a vegan diet is Vitamin B12. Most vegans use fortified products or take a vitamin supplement. But recent news has shown some concern about long-term, high dose supplementation. Here we hope to clear things up a bit.
Edible flowers have become a growing fad in Britain powered by celebrity chefs and intagram. But, what most people don’t know is that the health benefits of edible flowers outshine how they make a dish look pretty. So, its time to reap the health benefits of edible flowers with these 3 recipes below.
It’s hard to know what is the best milk to choose from, with so many non-dairy options available. But, knowing the nutritional value of your chosen non- dairy milk, will help a lot with such decision. Here you will find out more about hemp milk, and 5 vegan antioxidant smoothies using hemp milk that will provide many health benefits.
Vegans and vegetarians sometimes need to work a little harder to ensure they are getting enough of certain vitamins and minerals. A vegan diet – just as any diet – is best nutritionally when well planned to include a variety of foods.
Most of the time, people tend to think that flowers cannot be eaten, but recently there has been reports that edible flowers are rapidly becoming a trend amongst Britons, thanks to celebrity chefs and instagram. So, below 3 edible flowers that have many health benefits.
Earwax buildup can be bothersome and in many cases can cause hearing loss. Q-tips are a common although, not recommended, method to remove earwax buildup. While more research has to be done on earwax, research has hinted at the role that diet plays in it's make up.
When it comes to side effects of the Keto diet more and more evidence is piling up against the Keto diet being healthy. Vegan diets are more nourishing and assimilable, allowing for easier and more efficient digestion as well as more vibrant health where the Keto diet stresses the organs, slows digestion and overtime can manifests disease.
Eggplant is a fruit and highly regarded for its antioxidant compounds, which according to the CDC exhibits anti-inflammatory activities in protection against chemical toxicity and cancer. So, read on to know more about the 5 vegan recipes with eggplant to reap its many health benefits.
Eggplant is an excellent replacement for meat in some dishes when you are vegan. There are also a ton of other great reasons to pick up this vegetable today.
Viral infections have been linked to global fetal and infant losses, according to a survey published by The Journal of Pediatrics. Despite medical advances, infections are a significant cause of infant mortality. Also, inadequate nutrition during pregnancy, has been linked to a growing number of stillbirths. Therefore, the best way to tackle this problem is through nutrition, which can be achieved by consuming antiviral foods that are easy to find. Below are vegan antiviral foods that may help reduce stillbirths and infant mortality by keeping expectant mums and children healthy.
Coconut oil is vegan, but you don’t have to be a vegan to use it. An while the incredible edible coconut is so versatile and has many uses, one of these uses is better than oil pulling at night with greater benefits in less than a fraction of the time.
There is nothing worse that getting a stomach bug on vacation and wasting days of your leisure time dealing Traveler's Diarrhea. Whether you pick up a stomach bug while traveling or get travelers diarrhea after returning home here's how to end the symptoms of traveler's diarrhea naturally and safely.
The regular consumption of almonds have been reported to be a good way to ease anxiety and depression , prevent the growth of cancer cells, help maintain shiny and healthy hair, and it may also help to improve cholesterol levels. So, below are 7 vegan recipes with almonds to maximize its health benefits.
In addition to providing the needed nutrients cells need to stay healthy, the vegan diet also has this going for it.
This is a fabulous, no fail, sugar-free vegan ice cream recipe with coconut milk. You don't even need an ice cream maker to make it. The sweet, dreamy blend of cream, orange and vanilla are reminiscent of a creamsicle.
According to the Pet Industry Market Size & Ownership Statistics, there are about 95 million pet cats and 83 million pet dogs in the United States, and with the growing number of people choosing to be vegan or vegetarian, it is no wonder that pet owners are opting for a more plant based diet, for their cats and dogs. So, if you are thinking about starting to feed your pet a plant based diet, these Vegan recipes for cats and dogs will help you.
Thanks to the diet advice of many good-intentioned fitness trainers and doctors, it is a common mistake to eat high amounts of animal products, such as meat, poultry, fish and dairy while training. Sure, you’ll lose weight -- the first time-- but eventually, you'll begin to crave carbs, and slowly, eating this way will cause you to gain weight.
Jamie Oliver is an english celebrity chef, well known for his non- vegetarian dishes that express the soul of British cuisine. Recently, he was interviewed by Tim 'Livewire' Shieff Official in a ski resort, in which he spoke about growing vegan movement and the benefits of this diet. So, below are Jamie Oliver’s views on veganism that will surprise you.
Cortisol is an important body hormone, but when you have too much, or your daily rhythms are out of sync, you can have serious health problems. Lifestyle habits such as a healthy diet and daily exercise are important to keeping the body systems in check.
In the past, people avoided nuts because they were considered high fat, high calorie foods. But here is one reason you should be eating them as a part of your vegan diet.
