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What is a Plant-Based Diet and 5 Great Reasons to Choose One!

What is a Plant-Based Diet and 5 Great Reasons to Choose One!

A plant-based diet is rich in foods that come from plants with little or no animal products. Examples of plant-based foods include: fruits vegetables nuts seeds whole grains legumes – beans, peas, and lentils herbs and spices Examples of animal products that are...

Evening Snacks that Help You Catch Some ZZZZ’s

Evening Snacks that Help You Catch Some ZZZZ’s

Are you one of those people that like to have a snack in the evening before heading off to bed? Well, if you are, and you are having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep then you might want to think about whether your snack is helping or hurting your sleep. Here...

Myth Buster! You Will Get Anemic if You Don’t Eat Meat

Myth Buster! You Will Get Anemic if You Don’t Eat Meat

Not true! Iron-deficiency anemia can happen if you don’t have enough red blood cells in your blood. Your body needs red blood cells because they carry oxygen to your organs and tissues. Anemia may cause tiredness, dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, and...