Did you know that iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency is the only nutrient deficiency that is prevalent in both developing countries and in industrialized countries. Over 30% of the world’s population is anemic due to iron deficiency. (1) About 70% of the iron in ... Continue Reading
Are Superfoods Worth It?
A high price tag isn’t necessarily a sign of nutritional value. Marketing hype aside, here’s a look at the ground reality of the worthiness of superfoods. This article from The Washington Post grades the costs and benefits of acai, chia and other ‘superfoods’. Browse Instagram these days, and you’ll see superfood-laden smoothie bowls or bags of superfood powders. The companies ... Continue Reading
5 Supplements To Increase Your Mental Performance
(BeWellBuzz) In our pursuit of optimized lives, the use of supplements may appear to offer a shortcut to that lofty goal. Although popping pills is surely not a suitable replacement for a healthy diet, there are some supplements and extracts that are known to provide key nutrients that can assist your body and mind in performing to their peak potential when used properly. In ... Continue Reading
16 Superfoods You SHOULD Know About! (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, we learned what superfoods are and how they can make a difference to our lives. We discovered that superfoods do not possess just a single nutrient, but many. They offer us many benefits at the same time so in effect you get more nutrition with lesser amount of food that you eat. Part 1 also explained why we should eat superfoods. They are ... Continue Reading
Podcast 9 – Top 5 Superfoods You Can’t Live Without
Todays podcast is about the most amazing and powerful superfoods on the planet. These foods are healing and rich in nutrients and should be a staple in your diet. Our resident nutritionist Shawn Stevenson tells you about the 5 superfoods you won't want to live without. When you listen to this podcast you will learn: Discover the importance of Phycocyanin ________ has ... Continue Reading