Traditionally sourced from the sea, iodine is required by the body to make thyroid hormones. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy…. [Read More]
Backyard Chickens: What Came First, the Egg or the Exploitation?
What’s wrong with raising backyard hens? The hens get to roam around the land – eating a fairly natural diet – you house them in a coop, get them vaccinated, and in return receive their eggs. Further, what’s… [Read More]
What Do Vegans Eat? A Walk Through My Kitchen Cupboards
Vegans eat tree bark, grass and lettuce. Hehe! But seriously, for many, a world without meat seems strange. What would you eat if not bacon, chicken nuggets and beef burgers? No bacon in the morning? No omelettes or… [Read More]
15 Natural Antibiotics Provided by Mother Nature
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]
Can Cats Be Vegan? Here’s What the Science Says…
Can cats be vegan? Well no, because cats don’t have the critical thinking capacity to consider the moral implications of breeding animals to eat, or indeed the subsequent use of their skin, fur and bodily by-products to produce… [Read More]
25 Plant-Based Calcium Sources (Infographic)
Calcium is found in numerous fruits, vegetables and nuts, so you certainly don’t need milk to have healthy bones. This infographic shows you 25 of the best vegan calcium sources, and tells you how much you need to eat to meet your RDA. with your friends and family, and one out for your wall!… [Read More]
What B12 Should You Take? Methylcobalamin Vs Cyanocobalamin
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]
10 Plant-Based Tryptophan Foods That’ll Skyrocket Your Serotonin
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]
6 Expert Tips for Growing Mint (Plus a Nutritional Benefits Breakdown)
Mint is super underrated. In fact, herbs are in general. We lack knowledge of the benefits because it simply isn’t being passed on like it once was. Ancient cultures used herbs for medicinal purposes and to obtain valuable… [Read More]
Improving Brain Power Naturally with Nootropics (Mind Lab Pro Review)
I’m a big fan of herbs and plants (obviously). For centuries humans have used Mother Nature’s gifts as a way to heal the body, yet in the modern day we have become far too reliant on prescription medication… [Read More]