Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. Because the body doesn’t have the enzymes necessary to synthesize omega-3, it must be obtained through diet. This is why omega-3 is referred to as an essential fatty acid (EFA), with the… [Read More]

The nutritional scientific community has known for decades that this is milk (dairy) does harm than good. In fact, it’s one area of common ground plant-based and Paleo diet followers converge on. It’s bad news all round…. [Read More]

If you want to dive into the world of plant-based nutritional research, check out these bos. I’ve compiled the best plant-based-vegan nutrition bos ever released. These bos all have three common attributes. 1. The author is a leader in their field of practice: a board-certified physician/surgeon, or nutritional researcher/professor. 2. The content is based on science and compelling nutritional research. 3. Each bo contains an extensive references section…. [Read More]

For years I struggled with my body and how I felt about myself. Many days I was too embarrassed to go to school because I thought I was overweight. I struggled with disordered eating patterns, switching from binging… [Read More]

Scientific research [1] shows that plant-based diets are associated with better health and lower disease outcomes. However, while your doctor will advocate fruits and vegetables, he/she is unlikely to recommend a vegan diet. Vegetarian or pescatarian, maybe, but not… [Read More]

Juicing, as the name implies, is the process of extracting the juice from fresh vegetables or fruits. The process allows you to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, in one go, in liquid form. As you may… [Read More]

We’ve all heard of antibiotics — you may have even taken one in the event that you got a stomach bug or another kind of infection. But what is an antibiotic, really? Also known as ‘antimicrobial drugs,’ antibiotics… [Read More]

Before we dig further into methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin and lo at the science, let’s just briefly cover why B12 is so important. In a nutshell: B12 keeps your nerves and red blood cells healthy, and takes responsibility for the… [Read More]

Before we understand tryptophan, its role in mood and the plant-based foods we can obtain it from, we first need to understand serotonin. Known as the ‘happy hormone/molecule’, serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating mood and also… [Read More]