Author: Layla Khoury-Hanold
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How to Get Your Vitamin D
What Is Vitamin D Deficiency? A vitamin D deficiency means you don’t have enough of this vitamin in your body. You need vitamin D to grow and maintain your bones. You could be at risk for deficiency if you don’t get enough sunlight on your skin, you have a disorder that reduces your body’s ability…
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Is It a Good Idea to Drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast?
You can drink a protein shake and load it with nutritious foods, like fruits and vegetables, at breakfast for a balanced start to your day or workout. But some protein shakes may offer less nutritional value. Do Use Protein Shakes for Breakfast if You’re Trying to Lose Weight Replacing your morning meal with a protein…
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Keto Supplements to Ensure Balanced Health
Electrolytes The kidneys excrete excess fluid and electrolytes during ketosis so replenishing electrolytes is crucial to feeling well and energetic while minimizing muscle cramps. Fiber A review of 185 prospective studies and 58 clinical trials has found that 25-29 grams of fiber per day results in a 15 to 30 percent reduction in death from all causes. Even…
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Which Grains Are Low in Carbs? 9 Good Choices
High-fiber grains, including quinoa and oats, can reduce the number of carbohydrates your body absorbs. They can also provide other key nutrients. Read on for more good options. Grains are often completely off-limits on many low carb diets. However, several types of grains are high in fiber. This means you can enjoy them in moderation…
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Does Lemon Water Break Your Fast?
Fasting refers to a designated period of abstaining from eating for religious, health, or other reasons. When fasting, hydration is particularly important due to electrolyte shifts in your body. While water is the gold standard when it comes to staying hydrated, some people prefer alternatives like lemon water. That said, you may wonder whether lemon…
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Whole-Foods Diet 101: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
When it comes to diets, people often gravitate toward those that feature a strict set of rules about what you can eat, how much, and at what time. A whole-foods diet is not like that. That’s because it’s not a traditional diet. Instead, it’s an overall approach to eating that can be used to guide your…
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Which Grains Are Low in Carbs? 9 Good Choices
High-fiber grains, including quinoa and oats, can reduce the number of carbohydrates your body absorbs. They can also provide other key nutrients. Read on for more good options. Grains are often completely off-limits on many low carb diets. However, several types of grains are high in fiber. This means you can enjoy them in moderation…
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Flaxseed Porridge
Swap traditional oats with ground flaxseeds to prepare a creamy low-carb porridge. Top it with berries, nuts, and yoghurt for a nutritious breakfast and start the day right! Flaxseeds, or linseeds, are wondrous seeds packed with fibre, omega-3, and proteins. They’re gluten-free and naturally low in carbohydrates. Flaxseeds are a great alternative to oats for porridge…
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Matcha Chia Pudding
Jazz up your chia seed pudding with green tea matcha for a colourful twist and an energising, health-giving boost. It’s divine topped with raspberry yogurt and crunchy cereals! If you were looking for a simple and effective way to turn that lonely hake fillet in your fridge into a tasty and joyous meal, then you…
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Why Do Hangovers Get Worse with Age?
As you age, your body’s ability to process alcohol changes. For example, a slower metabolism, lower water content in your body, and decreased liver function can cause worse hangovers. If you think your hangovers are more severe now that you’re older, you’re not alone. Many people report that their hangovers seem to get worse with…