Vitamin supplementation is a hotly debated aspect of nutrition. Since most of these products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it can be quite daunting to pick the “right” one. This is especially so when you are vegan. It may surprise the average person that a balanced vegan diet is much…
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How Fiber Lowers Cholesterol
We have been told multiple times over that a diet high in fiber helps improve the health of your heart. But why? I was curious of the exact science behind this statement and the biological reason is quite fascinating. Fiber, at it’s core, is “filler”. It fills up the bowel and helps propel digestion forward….
Flax Seeds
If you’re hip to nutrition at all, you most likely have heard of flax seeds. They are these small, unassuming brown seeds that are often associated with healthy eating. But why? Turns out that these tiny linseed hulls are a valuable addition to anyone’s diet, vegan or omnivore alike. Flax seeds, AKA linseed, are grain…
