Spring Superfood Series—Arugula
With only 5 calories per cup, arugula comes loaded with an array of phytonutrients called indoles that help lower risk for both stomach and colon cancers.
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Little Sprouts
When exploring the raw foods lifestyle, check out these tasty sprouted options from our bulk department: Mung beans, quinoa, and lentils.
Mung beans As sprouts, these slightly sweet gems supply a good dose of vitamin K and vitamin C.
Quinoa Eaten as a cooked grain or sprouted, quinoa supplies powerful phytonutrients.
Lentils This bean is a super source of soluble fiber and the B-vitamin folate.
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Whey Power
Whey: This protein comes from a by-product of making cheese from milk and is a very good source of the Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) that researchers know play an important role in recovery from exercise, especially strength training. - Dr. Liz Applegate
Reserveage’s grass-fed whey protein powder delivers taste and convenience with its creamy, rich, delicious exclusive formula. Mixes with any beverage and it’s gluten free, soy free and non-GMO.
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Soy Power
Twinlab Clean Series Soy Protein Isolate delivers a high-quality, non-GMO tested, vegetable protein that’s low in fat, free of sugars and cholesterol, and loaded with protein. Suitable for vegetarians soy protein provides the essential amino acids in levels needed to help support muscle growth and development. It's great in shakes, cooking or sprinkled on salads.
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Tea Time
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Besides water, tea is by far the world’s most popular beverage. Tea drinking, a common ritual in many countries offering guests a welcome or an afternoon spot of relaxation, is also a good practice for your health. “Tea” tea (green, black, white and oolong—all from the same tropical Camellia sinensis plant) along with herbal teas come from plants, which contain powerful health boosting antioxidant compounds. Here’s a quick run down on tea types and benefits.
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A Drink with Jam and Bread
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Besides water, tea is by far the world’s most popular beverage. Tea drinking, a common ritual in many countries offering guests a welcome or an afternoon spot of relaxation, is also a good practice for your health. “Tea” tea (green, black, white and oolong—all from the same tropical Camellia sinensis plant) along with herbal teas come from plants, which contain powerful health boosting antioxidant compounds. Here’s a quick run down on tea types and benefits.
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The Good Cooties
Probiotic Goodness
Your digestive system has more going on inside of it than you may realize. There are literally trillions of bacteria that live mostly in the lower parts of your intestines—the colon. These bacteria establish a “city” of sorts with many different “neighborhoods” of friendly (healthy) and non–friendly (harmful) bacteria types. Your immune health depends upon the friendly bacteria out–numbering the non– friendly neighbors. Scientists view the intestinal track as the first line of defense against illness, so maintaining ample friendly bacteria ultimately keeps you well. Stress, poor sleep, sporadic eating or poor dietary choices can each disrupt the balance of friendly versus non–friendly bacteria. Take these simple steps to promote healthy bacteria in your intestines and a strong immune system.
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21-Day Healthy Eating and Exercise Challenge
Instead of starving yourself and biting off more than you can chew at the gym, embark on a different journey, one that changes your lifestyle and health for good. This straightforward three–week eating and fitness program, designed with busy people in mind, is more about making good–for–your–body decisions rather than punishing you with cutting calories and tough–to–do workouts.
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21 Day Challenge Shopping List Week 3
You're in the home stretch! Print your shopping list for the final week of the 21 Day Challenge.
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Winter’s Sunshine Fruit—Lemons
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
Feels like a touch of summer is here when you liven up a dish with fresh lemon juice or zest. Behind lemon’s tangy reputation is a wealth of health benefits, which just might have you enjoying a little “summer” all winter long.