Ditch the Dairy STRONG BONES? Milk consumption, as told by the mainstream media and dairy industries, helps make strong bones. However, in scientific research, this has not been found to be the case. Diets with large quantities of dairy correlate with low bone density. The countries who most consume dairy are actually the countries with
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June 29, 2017
FATS: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
FATS: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Lipids are an essential component of our diet. Our cells would not work properly without them and they are vital for proper brain function, hormone production, they are necessary for the absorption of lipid soluble vitamins (vitamin A, D, E and K), to convert carotene into Vitamin
June 28, 2017
Essential Fatty Acids
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS The Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio and why vegans get heart disease too There are two essential fatty acids to humans; Alfa-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). “Essential” in this case means that our bodies are not capable of synthesizing them, so we need to get them from our diets. This is
June 28, 2017
How to Supplement Vitamin B12 on a Plant-Based Diet
How to Supplement Vitamin B12 on a Plant-Based Diet Vitamin B12 is the only supplement that I recommend absolutely everyone on a plant-based diet take, especially women who are pregnant, may become pregnant or who are breastfeeding. WHAT IS B12? Cobalamin, another name for vitamin B12, is a water soluble vitamin that is produced by
June 28, 2017
How Vitamin B12 can help prevent disease
How Vitamin B12 can help prevent disease METHYLATION: The folate – B12 – Methionine – Homocysteine pathway Folate, also known as tetrahydrofolate, can be utilized in the body by two different pathways; either for DNA and red blood cell synthesis (erythropoiesis) or it can be used in the folate-B12-methionine-homocysteine pathway (what a mouth-full). Tetrahydrofolate,
June 28, 2017
Metabolism of B12
Cobalamin Cobalamin, also known as vitamin B12, is a water-soluble vitamin produced by bacteria that is vital for neurological function (brain, spinal cord and nerves), cardiovascular health and erythropoiesis (formation of red blood cells). It can be obtained through the diet by eating meat or dairy (which I strongly advise against), soil containing feces (which
June 28, 2017
Folate, Not Folic Acid
Folate, also known as tetrahydrofolate and vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin. The name folate comes from nature’s largest source of this essential vitamin, foliage such as leafy green vegetables. Many people consuming the Standard American Diet (SAD) and a traditional Costa Rican diet are found to be deficient in folate, while most of those
June 28, 2017
How To Start Going to the Gym
INTRODUCTION So you have decided to stop buying new, bigger clothes and instead chose to make yourself go to a gym. Good for you. Now, I imagine that out of excitement you already went to the biggest sportswear store near your area and bought a salary’s worth of gear. And you already paid your local gym 3 months
June 28, 2017
Beetroot Hummus and Tofu Scramble Breakfast
Filled with protein, antioxidants, and nitrates, this is a great combination of two recipes for two people before hitting the gym, or for a lazy Sunday at home. The nitrate content in beets has actually been shown to improve athletic performance by reducing oxygen cost during exercise, which makes either whole beets, beet juice or
June 28, 2017
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
This recipe is perfect for any time of year, though especially for fall when spaghetti squash is in season. Simple yet delicious and very nutritious, this serves 2. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of green peas 1 large diced onion 2 red bell peppers diced 1 can of low sodium black beans, or 2 cups of homemade