Tag: fitness
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Are Probiotic Sodas Beneficial for Your Gut Health?
What Science Says About Probiotic Soda Trends If you’re like me, you have noticed a sudden wave of probiotic sodas on store shelves. While the trend isn’t exactly new, it does indicate that consumers are more health-conscious about what they’re putting into their bodies. So, are these sodas actually as good for us as they…
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Protein-Washing and Why It’s Dangerous to Consumers
How many times have you been to the grocery store and checked a nutrition label to spot those two words in big, bold print: “High Protein”? When you’re managing your diet and living with CSID (Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency), that label might be hiding more than just excess hidden sugar underneath it. Protein washing is a…
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Is Lifesum Worth It? My Experience with Food Tracking
I don’t really do this too often–reviews have never really been my thing when it comes to writing, but as I have gotten older I have also understood the importance of a really great review. I’ve always enjoyed scouring the internet before I make any really BIG purchases and finding out all I can about…
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OMEGA-3 VS OMEGA-6: Why Should They Be in Balance?
I’ve always wished I could be one of those people who loves to eat seafood, but I live in Colorado, and seafood isn’t exactly easy to come by in a landlocked state. The more I learn about nutrition, the more I realize that a lot of what we eat depends on where we live. Even…
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Water is Essential
I find it so difficult to remember to drink water throughout the day. I will easily spend as much time as possible doing literally every other thing besides remembering to drink a single glass of water. My mind is a constant whirl of action and chaos which is why I needed to write not just…
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Why Should I Switch from Coffee to Matcha?
Don’t get me wrong I’m still an avid believer that coffee can help me do anything I set my mind to–but I’ve recently discovered another amazing (and delicious) substitute for those afternoon caffeine slumps I often experience. Why not replace your afternoon coffee habit with matcha? Matcha can be considered a healthier alternative to coffee…
Sugar and Starch Free, No Problem 