“Turkesterone” is the hottest new supplement compound that has taken over the internet.
Also known casually as "turk" - this supplement claims to boost testosterone, strength and overall performance - huge gains similar to anabolic steroids - without any of the downsides!
Big if true - as the kids would say these days - but does Turkesterone live up to the hype? Let’s find out….
What Is Turkesterone?
Turkesterone is a steroid hormone found in plants and insects. It’s primarily responsible for growth in these species - which makes sense that it may also drive growth and performance in humans.
It’s part of a class of compounds ...
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The 4 Best Sesame Oil Substitutes
Sesame oil is a signature ingredient in many southeast asian dishes - including salad dressing, noodles, and other bowls.
However, it’s not the healthiest option around and at times can be difficult to find.
So - if you’re looking for a solid sesame oil substitute or alternative, we’ve got a bunch for you.
The 4 Best Sesame Oil Substitutes
Here’s the best sesame oil substitutes in order of health + flavor.
Avocado Oil
Avocado is probably the best healthy alternative and flavor alternative to avocado oil.
If it’s good enough for Mark Sisson - it’s good enough for us.
Olive Oil
Maybe the closest analog to sesame oil - ...
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Butterfly Pea Flower
Butterfly tea flower is known for it’s bright blue color that’s present in many of the concoctions that use it.
While it primarily can help brain function, many people tout this compound as a weight loss miracle.
But what exactly is this flower, how do people use the herb and what is it good for?
Let’s dive in.
What is Butterfly Pea Flower?
Butterfly pea flower is an herb native to Asia. If you’ve traveled there, you’ve probably noticed it at one point or another because of it’s bright, almost luminescent blue color.
This color is caused by the large number of antioxidants in the herb - which has made the plant ...
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Vegetable Oils: Why you should avoid them and top 3 substitutes
Vegetable oil has been a common ingredient in the heated debate of “healthy or not?” — the reason for this is because it was once a commodity that was quite favoured by nutritionists, but in the past few years, has fallen out of grace.
To make sense of this, here’s a little backstory: Since the beginning of time, people have relied on animal fat and butter for their dishes. The invention of vegetable oil is quite recent — mostly because the invention of vegetable oil is purely based on the advancements of manufacturing capabilities.
According to the studies of that time, vegetable oil did turn out to be a more suitable substitute for ...
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The Best (And Worst) Keto Snacks in 2022
Is there even such a thing as keto snacks? When most people think of the keto diet, they think that all they need to do is eat meat, avoid bread and kiss ice cream goodbye.
While some of these ideas hold true with the keto diet, there is more that needs to be understood. The keto diet has truly taken over the health and fitness community and it’s easy to see why. Many swear by the keto diet through its ability to help individuals lose weight and lower risk factors for certain diseases.
Truly, this diet is a dream come true, but before jumping on the keto bandwagon, one must first comprehend the science backing this diet. ...
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EPIC Bars Reviewed: Are They Paleo & Do They Taste Any Good?
Last update July 14, 2022
An Epic EPIC Bar Review (This Is Epic)
Meat as a snack? Who would have thought?
I was introduced to EPIC Bars at PaleoFX last year. My first thought:
Meat as a snack? Huh!
I had a taste of the bison at their show table and was impressed with the flavor. I figured I needed to review the bars. When I got home from the conference, I decided to look them up to check out the ingredients and nutritional information to see how they stacked up.
How Do EPIC Bars Stack Up Nutritionally?
The EPIC Bars company describes the bars like this:
The EPIC bar is a 100% grass fed animal based protein bar designed as nature intended. ...
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The Guide to Weight Loss Meal Plans
While certain diets can be followed for a myriad of reasons, most often people choose to diet for a certain reason more than any other: for the purpose of weight loss. Now, this post will not dive into the morality of diet culture and all of the surrounding stigma that comes with living in differently sized bodies. That is a much bigger conversation. But I’m going to assume that you are on this page because you are at least somewhat interested in losing weight. So, in this article, we will cover the basics of weight loss meal plans.
That being said, we recommend working closely with your personal healthcare professional to determine ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Nitro Cold Brew
If you are a coffee aficionado, or even just a self-proclaimed lover of Starbucks, then chances are you have heard about nitro cold brew. It burst onto the coffee scene over the last few years and shows no sign of slowing down on the popularity front. And while it is not exactly simple to make nitro cold brew, that has not seemed to stop coffee shops near and far from offering this caffeinated beverage.
So, what exactly is nitro cold brew? What does it taste like? How is it made? What brand is our favorite? If you are looking for the answers to any of these questions, well please, look no further than our guide on nitro cold ...
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Keto Cereal: What is it and Which Ones are Best?
The keto diet has been, and continues to be, wildly successful for many people across the globe. While the health benefits are widely reported and varied, one major complaint with this style of eating is that many people’s favorite foods are not included. Traditional pizza, ice cream, and donuts won’t be found on a keto-friendly food list...until recently. With the popularity of the keto diet, companies have found a way to respond to consumer’s demands and have developed keto-friendly products. This trend most definitely includes keto cereal, which is what we are going to talk more about today.
The ketogenic, or keto for short, diet ...
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The Best Keto Wine & Low Carb Wine Selections
Can the keto diet and wine coexist together? Chances are, your gut instinct tells you that no - these two things can’t exist together. But, in actuality, they can! Of course, wiith the popularity of the keto diet booming more than ever before, companies have listened to their consumers and risen to the occasion. That means that there are keto-friendly products on the shelves of your local grocery store. Keto cereal? Yep, you can find that. Keto pasta? Yes, that too. And yes, you can actually drink wine and keep it keto. And that’s what this article is all about. Let’s dive into the fun topic of keto wine.
The ketogenic, or keto for ...
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