Photo by Edgar Castrejon on Unsplash Although there isn’t anything wrong with taking dietary supplements, it’s always best and healthiest to get our protein, vitamins, and other nutrients from whole foods instead of from powders and pills. B-12 The good news is that the body doesn’t need very much B-12. But, vegans can struggle with…
We hear a lot about “whole foods” these days. Eating less processed foods and more whole foods is healthier for us. A whole food is any food that remains in its natural form, free of any artificial additives, preservatives, or other man-made ingredients. Examples include fruits and vegetables. Processed foods are stripped of their natural…
Image by Mabel Amber from Pixabay According to research, a whole-food, plant-based diet improves health and longevity because it focuses on plants and minimizes processed foods. But, it’s more a lifestyle than a diet. Basic Principles of a Whole-food, Plant-based Diet Focuses on plants and plant products – you eat mostly vegetables, fruits, seeds and…
