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Non-Heme Iron: Is it Better for Your Health?

Non-Heme Iron: Is it Better for Your Health?

Scarlett Full
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron? What is iron and what does iron do in the body? Learn about iron requirements, deficiencies,...

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Should I Exercise when I’m Sick?

Should I Exercise when I’m Sick?

Scarlett Full
The rule of thumb, according to medical experts is to do “what you can, and if you can’t do it, then don’t.” Listen to your...

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Protein for Muscle & Exercise Recovery

Protein for Muscle & Exercise Recovery

Scarlett Full
Protein is a key player for any exercise enthusiast, but especially if you are looking to stay in shape or gain lean muscle definition. But when...

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20 Creative Ways to Use Protein Powder (that Aren't Shakes or Smoothies)

20 Creative Ways to Use Protein Powder (that Aren't Shakes or Smoothies)

Scarlett Full
Here are 20 ways and ideas to add protein into foods that aren't shakes or smoothies!

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Latest Results Confirm High Digestibility of Pea and Rice Protein

Latest Results Confirm High Digestibility of Pea and Rice Protein

Scarlett Full
What exactly is protein digestibility and does it matter? Do plant foods have better or worse digestibility and what about plant protein powders? Find this...

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How much protein is in different foods?

How much protein is in different foods?

Scarlett Full
The protein content of foods varies from source to source (plant or animal). Check out this list of foods to see how much protein you might be getting...

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Do I need to combine plant proteins to make them complete?

Do I need to combine plant proteins to make them complete?

Scarlett Full
Most plant proteins are "incomplete" proteins, but that doesn't mean your body can't absorb or use them. Learn about instances when you may or may not...

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Dietary Protein: Do You Need to Supplement?

Dietary Protein: Do You Need to Supplement?

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What happens when you don't get enough protein? Who is most at risk for under consuming protein? Should you use a plant protein supplement or...

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Essential Amino Acids During Training May Boost Muscle Recovery

Essential Amino Acids During Training May Boost Muscle Recovery

Scarlett Blandon
Exercise can cause damage to muscles. This damage contributes to the soreness during the following days. One way to mitigate muscle damage and soreness is...

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10 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy

10 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Energy

Scarlett Blandon
Have you ever jumped out of bed, invigorated and ready to tackle your daily tasks, only to find yourself feeling completely wiped out by late...

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4 Reasons You may Not Meet Your Protein Goal on a Plant-Based Diet

4 Reasons You may Not Meet Your Protein Goal on a Plant-Based Diet

Scarlett Blandon
Did you know that those on plant-based diets require slightly more protein than their meat-eating peers? Read on to find out what may be stopping...

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A Meat Lover’s Guide to Meatless Dining

A Meat Lover’s Guide to Meatless Dining

Scarlett Blandon
Meatless Monday is a worldwide movement designed to help people and the environment by cutting out meat once a week. With so many people—and restaurants—taking part,...

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