Protein Intake: How to Time It With Your Workouts

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The importance of protein intake in regards to exercise recovery, muscle gain and fat loss is well understood. Protein supplementation has existed in the world of exercise and nutrition for more than 60 years. And is more popular now than ever.  But, are we getting the most out of this amazing nutrient?  Timing is everything.…

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Turmeric: One of Nature’s Most Powerful Gifts

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Headlines everywhere tout the benefits of the natural botanical herb Turmeric.   It is a functional food, or superfood. These are foods that go beyond their nutrient or caloric content. And are used for a specific health purpose. Turmeric is one of the many superfoods used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to…

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Magnesium: A Potential Nutrient For Unlocking Your Optimal Health

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During the last 50 years, several studies show that magnesium is a crucial nutrient. It supports many functions within the body. It is one of the most abundant minerals. And is essential for optimal health and well being. Magnesium plays a role in regulating more than three hundred different biochemical reactions in the body. Particularly…

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Vitamin D Deficiency: An Ignored Pandemic

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What if I told you that the daily use of sunshine or a simple supplement could add years to your life? And life to your years? I have been a seeker of the answers to health for my entire adult life. Sharing what I’ve discovered and learned about nutrition has been a blessing for me.…

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