Tag: Soy

Tofu – No meat no problem for protein

Tofu – No meat no problem for protein

Tofu is a popular soy product that originates from China. It is made by condensing soy milk and pressing it into blocks (very similar to how cheese is made). To keep in this solid block-form, nigari is used which is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Organic Soy: Diverse protein source

Organic Soy: Diverse protein source

Soybeans produce soy which can be processed into a protein that can used in powder or in the form of milk. It comes from an Asian plant and is enjoyed by many in the form of tofu, miso, or protein… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Protein Alternatives: 15 options for non-meat eaters

Protein Alternatives: 15 options for non-meat eaters

Not everyone is a meat eater, but everyone needs protein. Every single cell in the body contains protein and the body needs the macronutrient to repair and replenish all cells. Hair, skin, muscles, and nails are all made of this… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Nutrition
The 5 Foods You May Want to be Avoiding in Your Diet

The 5 Foods You May Want to be Avoiding in Your Diet

Think about how many diets today promise that you can “have your cake and eat it too”. Weight Watchers makes you give up more points, but ultimately still be able to eat whatever you want; “If It Fits Your Macros”,… 0 Shares | | Posted in GMOs, Nutrition
Manage Your Thyroid Disorder Naturally

Manage Your Thyroid Disorder Naturally

Did you know… some natural remedies are potent treatment against thyroid dysfunction? As they help in its restoration, and regulation. Before moving down to its remedies. Let’s first discuss the structure, and function of thyroid gland. Thyroid gland looks like… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition
There’s What in My Baby’s Diaper?

There’s What in My Baby’s Diaper?

No, we’re not talking about that —  we’re talking about the stuff diapers are made of. The secret and shocking ingredient? It’s corn. Actually, it’s acrylic acid, a component derived from corn. Many of the very plants we put on… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Personal Care
To soy or not to soy. That is the question!

To soy or not to soy. That is the question!

Some time ago, Sally Fallon and Mary Enig wrote a piece about soy called “Tragedy and Hype” and depicted soy as the worst thing since Hitler. As a result, the controversy concerning soy never ends. Those against soy say it… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Help, I Have a Fatty Liver! Now What?

Help, I Have a Fatty Liver! Now What?

Rivers from Connecticut asks: “My husband (age 64) and I (age 65) both have non-alcoholic fatty liver. What do you recommend for this condition?” First, let’s define non-alcoholic fatty liver. Fatty liver is a benign-sounding name for liver cirrhosis. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Plant-Based Protein Is Becoming Increasingly Popular

Plant-Based Protein Is Becoming Increasingly Popular

Just walk into any GNC or Whole Foods and check out their supplement section. You may notice that vegan protein powder has a sizable amount of real estate on the shelves these days. This is partly because so many public/famous… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition
6 Toxins That Destroy Thyroid Health

6 Toxins That Destroy Thyroid Health

Feeling sluggish, foggy, anxious, and unable to lose weight? Chances are, there are a few things going wrong in your body, one of them being a compromised thyroid gland. Unfortunately, over our lifetimes we have unwittingly assaulted our thyroid, and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health