Tag: protein
Arame: A Nutritious Seaweed Bursting with Iodine, Calcium and Iron
Arame is a brown seaweed that is commonly harvested along the coasts of Japan and South Korea. As with kombu, dulse, and other sea vegetables, arame is used liberally in Japanese cuisine, and it is renowned for its versatility owing… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Studies Show That Dulse Is a Great Source of Nutrients and Antioxidants
Dulse is a spicy-flavored red seaweed that grows on the coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Popular in East Asia, dulse has been harvested for thousands of years as a nutritious food source, an ingredient in skin care products,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
High Animal Protein Intake Linked to Increased Cancer, Diabetes and Mortality
The amount of protein we need to maintain optimal health has long been debated. The modern-day hunter gatherer Paleo people would perhaps suggest that a higher intake of animal protein is best. Conversely, the vegan, plant eaters would usually point… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Top 7 Meat-Free Superfoods that Help Build Muscle and Encourage Healthy Weight Gain
If you’re looking to build more muscle or gain healthy weight, whether you’re a bodybuilder or simply want to increase definition in your body, you know that obtaining proper nutrients is essential. We want ones that are safe and healthy… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Strength Training
The Health Benefits of Nori (the Seaweed That Wraps Sushi)
Nori is an edible red seaweed that is popular in East Asia, especially Japan. In the West, it is perhaps best known as the seaweed that wraps pieces of sushi, although it is also used as a garnish, for flavoring… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Sea Lettuce: A Nutritious Seaweed That Can Boost Longevity
Sea lettuce is an edible green seaweed that grows along the coastlines of the world’s oceans. It is eaten by a number of sea animals including sea slugs and manatees, although humans have also eaten it for centuries. Characterized by… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Four Sea Vegetables with Amazing Health Benefits
As the nutritional value of land vegetables continues to decline due to ongoing soil erosion and pollution, sea vegetables – whose nutritional compositions have remained intact for centuries – are coming to the fore as a much-needed source of minerals.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Protein Poisoning (Rabbit starvation) – What Is It and What You Should Know.
We’ve all heard of the widely popular protein diets (and quite a number of us have followed them). Their menu includes almost exclusively protein foods: meat, fish, eggs, milk, nuts and protein supplements. Carbohydrates and fats are excluded from these… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Health, Nutritional Medicine, Strength Training, Weight Loss
Top 5 Health Benefits of Chlorella Tablets
Chlorella (aff link), a green algae, is considered a protein-packed antioxidant often used by bodybuilders. However, because it’s often associated as something so strongly linked to the athletic community, it’s easy to overlook the many other health benefits of chlorella.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Strength Training
