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April 2020

Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?
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Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?

The shocking reasons you may not be getting enough of this vital mineral-and how to change that Q: I have been hearing a lot about magnesium lately. Why is it so important and how much should I take?  – Kim V., Goleta, GA Lower Magnesium in American Diet A: Magnesium intake in the average American diet has declined dramatically in the past 100 years. Boiling vegetables causes a 50-percent magnesium content loss. Brown rice loses 80 percent of its magnesium content when refined into white rice. Magnesium is rarely added back to the soil in conventional farming methods, which depend on synthetic fertilizers. Additionally, most Americans now eat fewer of the foods traditionally rich in magnesium (tofu, legumes, seeds, nuts, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables), preferring calories from refined foods, meat, and dairy products, all of which are low in magnesium. Importance of Magnesium After potassium, magnesium is the…
Matcha
April 27, 2020
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Workout Ideas for Busy Parents

As our world has been changed by COVID-19 kids going to the gym day care is not currently an option in most states, and home work outs are great... until they get interrupted by the little ones who are now home too. Good news is you can get fit even without exercising the 'traditional' way. Many of the things you do every day are workouts in disguise. Adding a little twist to them will allow you to get your daily fitness practice. Guide for Busy Parents: How to Turn Everyday Tasks into Mini-Workouts 1. Turn grocery shopping trip into a full-fledged workout Park your car as far away from the stores as possible and walk at a brisk pace. Walking 3,000-4,000 steps a day benefits your cardiovascular health as well as speeds up weight loss (Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports). You can use a fitness tracker or a smartphone app to…
Matcha
April 20, 2020
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How To Do Flexible Dieting as a Vegan or Vegetarian

As a flexible dieting IIFYM coach, I often get this question: "Can I start flexible dieting if I'm a vegan or vegetarian?" The simple answer is yes , flexible dieting can be used in conjunction with any dietary preference because its philosophy states that people can eat foods they prefer and still reach their weight loss and/or fitness goals. Eating vegan or vegetarian is no different.  However, there are some adjustments that must be made to make reaching your macro goals more realistic and manageable. 3 Tips for Vegan or Vegetarian Flexible Dieting 1. Don't be afraid to adjust your macro ratios. One of the most challenging aspects of doing this diet as a vegan or vegetarian is hitting the recommended protein target, especially if you are weight training or strength training. While eating more protein has been shown to increase the rate at which muscle mass can be added,…
Matcha
April 13, 2020
A Week of Plant-Based Eating
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A Week of Plant-Based Eating

You don’t have to consider yourself a vegan or vegetarian to reap the benefits of eating a plant-based diet. A plant-based diet can improve health, prevent disease and heal the planet. Whether you are already following a plant-based diet or are adopting one part time, studies show that eating a vegan diet may reduce your risk of cancer. And adopting a plant-based diet can lead to improvements in blood pressure, reductions in heart disease, and a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Pair these simple vegetarian friendly recipes with our daily supplements and blends as quick an easy way to power pack your plant-based eating! Also who says that pumpkin recipes are only for the fall? Not us! Download the Shopping List Download the Meal Plan The Recipes Harvest Fall Salad Chickpea Avocado Smash Wraps Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Pumpkin Tacos Sweet Potato Chickpea Hash Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa Buffalo Cauliflower…
Matcha
April 6, 2020
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