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Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass

While many farmers grow wheatgrass for animal feed, more and more people are buying it or growing it themselves to incorporate into their diets. It is harvested at an early stage of development, usually 7 to 10 days after harvesting. The young shoots of the wheat plant may look like grass in your front yard, but they are packed with…

Motivation and Inspiration for Losing Weight

Motivation and Inspiration for Losing Weight

Motivation and Inspiration for Losing Weight There are varied reasons for wanting to lose weight. The one common factor: everyone needs motivation. One piece of advice: Motivation comes a little easier when you determine the reason for wanting to lose weight. What is/are your motivating factors for losing weight? It is important to understand your “why”, no matter how small.…

Why We Eat Eggs Everyday

Why We Eat Eggs Everyday

Eggs are a food that has become surprisingly controversial over time. Even though they might seem like a harmless and cheap way to get protein, there is a lot of bad information about how they are good for you. When low-fat diets were all the rage, eggs were looked down upon. Now that fat is cool again (think of the…

Quinoa, a superfood

Quinoa, a superfood

Quinoa is a whole grain that is becoming very popular because of how healthy it is. Even though quinoa seeds can be cooked and eaten like most grains, the quinoa plant itself is more like beets and spinach. People can eat both the seeds and the leaves of this plant, which makes it very useful and healthy. Benefits Here are…

The Ketogenic Diet (Ketogenic Diet)

The Ketogenic Diet (Ketogenic Diet)

The ketogenic diet, which is high in fat and low in carbohydrates, can be difficult to begin. After all, it’s probably a drastic change from the way you eat presently (a typical standard American diet is high in carbohydrates and processed foods). However, many people are experimenting with the keto diet, which induces ketosis in the body.That’s what happens when…

Heal eczema with diet and lifestyle changes

Heal eczema with diet and lifestyle changes

Eczema is a medical condition in which areas of skin become inflamed, rough, and blistered, causing itching and bleeding. This disorder is also referred to as atopic dermatitis. In the United States, eczema affects 10% of African Americans, 11% of whites, 13% of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and 13% of Native Americans. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is…