A vegan diet is a fantastic way to lose weight and become healthier, but not everyone wishes to lose weight on the diet. In fact, some people struggle to maintain their weight, and this can be a problem for those who are already quite lean. So here’s how you can go vegan without losing weight.…
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Skin Problems On a Vegan Diet? – Here’s How to Fix Them!
When you started your vegan diet you were promised eternal health and vibrant young skin. And what you got was problematic skin that is dry, dull and is breaking out constantly. I’m going to tell you some possible reasons for this and how you can fix them! First off, congratulations on going vegan if you’ve just…
Vegan Omega 3 Without Carrageenan
Carrageenan is an ingredient that you will find in many products and supplements such as omega 3. It’s mainly used as a food additive to thicken the product and bind ingredients. In recent years, Carrageenan, derived from red algae, has been found to increase inflammation and even be harmful to cells in the body. The…
L-Theanine for Blood Pressure and Anxiety Under Stress
Have you ever felt a bit more relaxed after a nice cup of green tea? Well, it might be because it contains an amino acid called l-theanine. The amino acid is able to effectively penetrate the blood-brain-barrier and help calm the brain, lowering the effects of stress such as high blood pressure and anxiety. The…
Beta Glucan Benefits for Skin Care
The skin is one of the body’s most important organs and also the largest. It protects your body from pathogens, toxins, injury, and other things which would certainly kill you if you didn’t have this barrier between what makes up your body and the outside world. We can use beta-glucan by taking it orally or…
Best Soy Free Vegan Protein Powders
Some vegans have no problem with soy, while others choose to stay away from it for several reasons. And in today’s world, we’re spoiled for choice in the variety of products we can use for supplementing protein to build muscle. Fortunately, vegans who wish to avoid soy have plenty of vegan protein powder options without…
When Should I Stop Drinking Caffeine Before Bed?
Caffeine consumption has been increasing over the past two decades with 96% of caffeine coming from coffee, soft drinks, and tea. And it’s one of the biggest reasons why some people struggle to get to sleep at night. So, what time should you stop drinking beverages high in caffeine during the day? According to many doctors…
Virtual Reality Games for Improving Fitness and Health
I’m a huge fan of virtual reality. I think it’s going to be one of the most important technologies of the 21st century and change the world. It’s still very much in its infancy, but the technology is compelling enough that it will catch on in the coming years as more people get to try…
Gardening in Boxes: Growing Fruits and Vegetables
I was hoping to start growing plants from seed this year, but I was extremely busy and never got around to it. Also, we had quite a few cold weeks well into spring and even some snow. So even if I did start gardening early, some of the plants might’ve died anyway. So anyway, I’ve…
Best Tea for Sleep and Relaxation
The weather is warming up, and this can make it much more difficult to fall asleep. Sleep deprivation is also an epidemic in the world and a very costly one to health and well-being. What tea you drink can have a dramatic impact on your ability to sleep and relax. I recently came across an interesting…