Food
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Some of The Best Fall Fruits and Vegetables
Fall is right around the corner which means a new season for fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating by the seasons ensures you get fresh produce to enjoy for all your fall recipes. Here are some of the best fall fruits and vegetables to add to your shopping list. Apples There are so many varieties of apples to pick from in the fall season. It’s also easier to find locally grown apples in the fall. Apples are great for pies, sauces, or sautéed for dishes. Beets Beets are a great fall vegetable that can be roasted and topped onto a salad, eaten cold or warm on the side. Sweet Potatoes Sweet…
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High Lectin Foods To Avoid
Lectins are a protein found in every form of life, including foods. Small amounts of lectin can provide health benefits. It’s when large amounts are consumed that reduces the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. There are many foods high in lectin to avoid to make sure you’re not reducing your nutrient absorption. What Are Lectins? Lectins are a protein that binds to sugar. Studies suggest that some lectins can reduce the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. We are unable to digest lectins, as they move through the gut unchanged. Eating too much lectin can damage the gut wall. This causes irritation to the gut and prevents the gut from absorbing…
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Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants in Atlanta
It’s becoming easier to find restaurants for vegetarians and vegan now as more people are going plant-based. Restaurants are getting more creative with the options available, expanding outside the standard salad and tofu. While there are more places available it can be a tasks to find the ones that are actually worth trying. Here are some vegetarian friendly restaurants worth trying in Atlanta. Slutty Vegan Slutty vegan is a black-owned restaurant that serves plant-based vegan foods. They are known for the Slutty Vegan Truck, while also having other locations throughout the city. Some of their menu highlights include the Fussy Hussy Vegan Burger and the Sloppy Toppy Vegan Burger. Le…
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Foods That Will Naturally Balance Your Hormones
Our hormones are the chemical messengers that play a major role on mental, physical, and emotional health. They control your appetite, weight, and mood. When healthy the body produces the proper amount of hormones needed to keep you healthy. If you have a more sedentary lifestyle filled with stress they may affect your hormonal health. A healthy diet and lifestyle can help help improve your hormone health. Here are some foods that will naturally balance your hormones. Protein Rich Foods Getting enough protein is important to get the essential amino acids needed that the body can’t make on its own. The body also needs protein to produce protein-derived hormones, known…
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Insoluble Fiber Foods For Better Digestion
Fiber is found in plant foods that are not metabolized in the stomach or intestines, instead it passed through the gastrointestinal tract making up part of stools. It is said that the average adult needs about 14 grams of fiber per day. The average person only consumes about half of that. The importance of having a diet rich in fiber is to prevent constipation, clean out the GI tract and protect against diseases like colon cancer. What Is Insoluble Fiber? There is insoluble fiber, the kind that does not dissolve in water and is undigested. It helps speed things up from the stomach and intestines. It also adds bulk to…
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The Best Snacks That Speed Up Your Metabolism
Our metabolism is mostly determined by genetics, but exercise and healthy eating can improve it. When trying to maintain a healthy weight eating a clean diet is important. You also don’t want to deprive yourself of snacks while being healthy. Choosing snacks with a mix of fiber-rich carbs and protein will help keep you full. Here are some of the best snacks that speed up your metabolism. Avocado Avocados have many health benefits including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help speed up the your metabolism. Adding avocados to the diet will help you feel full longer, keeping you from over snacking throughout the day. Apples Apples are full of soluble…
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Things To Do in Tampa Florida, Attractions and More
Tampa is Florida’s third largest city and has a lot to explore, it’s close to several beaches, and the weather is great year round. Life revolves around the water in Tampa and is one of the most populated areas in Florida. There are many local attractions, including multicultural cuisines, fresh seafood, some of the best steakhouses, and more. Tampa Riverwalk Located in the heart of downtown, the riverwalk is a great way to explore the city on foot or bike with incredible views along the water. It’s a 4.8 mile out-and-back trail.There are restaurants and bars along the way as well. Restaurants Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 4400 W Boy Scout…
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Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This cauliflower soup recipe is full of flavor and simple to make. It’s vegetarian, low calories, and filling. Read on for the instructions to make this delicious healthy soup. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil fine salt 1 medium red onion 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth Instructions : Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet toss chopped cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt. Bake until cauliflower is tender and caramelized 35 to 45 minutes, tossing halfway. When the cauliflower is…
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10 Negative Calorie Foods That Will Help With Weight Loss
When trying to lose weight we know one key factor is to eat less calories. One way to do that is by adding foods that are already low in calories. The way these foods work is the digestion process takes up more calories than the amount they contain. Meaning, your body burns more calories than you have consumed. It is not recommended to restrict your diet to these foods only. You should always be getting your daily calorie requirements according to your height, weight, BMI and physical activity. One thing all these foods have in common is their high water content. Water is great for hydration as well as weight…
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The Best Foods And Supplements For Gut Health
Gut health is one of the most important components to a healthy body. There are foods that can help heal and protect the gut to ensure it functions optimally. Here are some of the best foods and supplements for gut health. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Bone Broth Bone broth is able to heal and seal the gut lining. One important amino acid found in bone broth is glycine, which is a powerful healing compound. The gelatin in bone broth helps repair the intestinal lining and reduces inflammation of the digestive organs. This is most helpful for those with leaky gut symptoms. Once the gut is…
