Purple vegetables - they sound weird, but they're a great addition to your diet. If there is one thing that we have all learned about ourselves during this quarantine, it is that snacking is too easy and even a bit dangerous. One minute you’re opening a bag of tortilla chips, the next minute, you’re inhaling chip dust. While some might say, “Just stop snacking!” a better approach would be to snack smarter and equip your fridge with delicious and more attractive foods.
The Importance of Eating a Colorful Plate of Purple Vegetables
It’s acceptable to occasionally satisfy a craving for burgers, chicken fingers or other junk food. ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Turkesterone
“Turkesterone” is the hottest new supplement compound that has taken over the internet.
There are 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 call ecdysterones that have been around ...
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The Top 4 Keto Drink Mixes
If you're looking to stay keto - it's massively important make
The #1 place that most people fall out of ketosis is through their drink choices. While you can pretty safely drink coffee or tea (without sweeteners) on the keto diet, other drink mixes aren't nearly as clear.
Many drink mixes claim to be keto, but contain ingredients that will secretly knock you out of ketosis.
The Best Hydration Keto Drink Mix - LMNT
We've talked about LMNT before, but they are hands-down - our go-to beverage drink mix when we're trying to stay hydrated and keto at the same time.
A simple and straightforward electrolyte mix with no junk in it - ...
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All About The Japanese Sweet Potato
This article is all about the Japanese sweet potato. Learn the facts behind its origins, nutritional value, and what other varieties of this vegetable exist.
We’ll clear up typical misconceptions about this tasty food. Learn what differentiates it from so-called traditional sweet potatoes; and how it can fit into your diet.
Lastly, we include two appetizing methods of cooking it. Read onwards to get the facts on this delectable source of nourishment.
What Is the Japanese Sweet Potato?
Dioscorea japonica goes under several common names. These include the Japanese yam, the glutinous yam, and the Japanese sweet ...
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The Ultimate Grapefruit Guide
Another day, another diet. There are probably as many diets in the world as there are days in a year. And fad diets always seem to captivate people who are searching for nutrition guidance. That's why we want to provide you with the info you need to learn about what diets are safe and sustainable and which ones may not be. This week we're focusing on the grapefruit diet.
The grapefruit diet’s intent is fast weight loss. It’s a short term dietary regime where you eat grapefruit with every meal. Your other meals include eggs and protein-rich meats. Fat is also a factor in the diet, along with some vegetables.
The principles behind this ...
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The GOLO Diet
At Ultimate Paleo Guide, we've long given you information on paleo, keto, and generally whole-foods based diets. But we want to be sure you're armed with information on all types of diets so you can make the best decision for your health and your body. This article is going to explore the GOLO diet.
The GOLO diet is a regime where you don’t count calories or even track nutrients. It’s also a diet you can follow with the help of a purchased program. You follow it for 30, 60 or 90 days after buying the plan of your choice.
The GOLO diet is believed to boost your metabolism and energy levels. It’s also supposed to balance your insulin and ...
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The 411 on Zero-Proof Drinks
Sometime you’re in the mood for a cocktail, but you’d rather not drink alcohol. You might try zero-proof drinks!
This article explores the growing demand for zero-proof drinks, and it also outlines their benefits and possible side effects. We’ll also share three recommendations so you can experiment with zero-proof drinks on your own.
What makes zero-proof drinks different is that a substitute non-alcoholic liquid is used, one that tastes like what it’s replacing. In other words, a “non-alcoholic” whiskey or absinthe is now on the menu.
What are Zero-Proof Drinks?
Cocktails bring together a blend of ingredients and alcohol, ...
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Balsamic Marinated Pork Chops
You know my love for the grill year-round. But that love gets even bigger in the summertime. These Balsamic Marinated Pork Chops will help you up your grill game.
The key to these delicious pork chops is to make sure you marinate them long enough. Aim for at least two hours, but if you can - aim for overnight. I like marinating mine in a glass container, ensuring that the marinade completely covers the meat. When marinating, be sure to keep it in the fridge if you're doing it overnight.
The ingredients for these pork chops couldn't be simpler. And that's really where the beauty lies. For the marinade, you'll need a high-quality olive ...
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Recipe Roundup: Paleo Instant Pot Recipes
Are you in desperate need of Instant Pot recipes? Lately, the Instant Pot has been my best friend.
With many parts of the country opening up, some might find themselves having difficulty remembering how they ever managed their busy lifestyle pre-quarantine. Managing many tasks and errands oftentimes can leave cooking out of the question.
I’ve run into this issue far too many times, which has led me to resorting to a spoonful of peanut butter for dinner or even quickly buying something from a gas station or McDonalds. Not only is this unhealthy, but these kinds of habits can put a dent in your wallet.
Countless individuals can ...
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What’s A CSA? Should You Join One?
There’s nothing like a mysterious acronym to get you intrigued. If you’re here, you’re probably curious about what a CSA is.
Let’s start by unveiling the name: the abbreviation stands for Community Supported Agriculture.
Learn the fundamentals of CSA:
What a CSA is.How it works.Benefits.How to get involved.
What is a CSA, and How Does It Work?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is exactly what the name implies.
A regular community—like yours—agrees to support a local farm operation in exchange for access to fresh produce.
Before the start of every growing season, members of the CSA buy shares of the ...
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