Q: Are soy milk and soy based foods good for me? A:The soybean contains large quantities of natural toxins or “anti-nutrients”. First among them are potent enzyme inhibitors that block the action of trypsin and other enzymes vital for protein digestion....
Q: How much protein do I really need to eat? A:When you eat protein, your body breaks it down into individual amino acids. It then uses these amino acids to repair, rebuild and replenish every single type of cell in your body (organs, skin, hair, brain, muscles, etc)....
Written By Guest Author Kat Blake; Naturopath. Turmeric has developed popular attention in recent months and trendy cafes are even serving turmeric lattes. The truth is, it isn’t a new spice. It has actually been used to manage inflammatory conditions for centuries in...
Let’s picture two lumberjacks. They both have the exact same strength, axe-swinging technique and level of experience with chopping down trees. If they were to have a competition to see which one could chop down the most amount of trees in a day, who would win? The...
Everybody’s protein requirements differ as it depends on activity level, goals, current body shape/ weight and any existing medical issues. But one of the best ways to determine if you are deficient is to identify common symptoms associated with a less than adequate...