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“Eat your veggies!” A phrase that was hopefully said often by your parents, doctors, teachers, etc., when you were growing up. This was some of the best advice you would hear! ! As Dr. Surampudi, a professor at UCLA, says, “It may seem silly, but the data is there, and -
The short answer is: NO. It is much better to get collagen from foods and lifestyle choices. Allow me to explain… Collagen 101 Over 1,000 years ago, Hildegard von Bingen discovered extracts from animal tissue could help with joint pain. Jump ahead a few hundred years, collagen kicked off its -
A 100% plant-based diet may NOT be best for you. Waaitt, what?! I know. That statement may come as a big surprise, so let’s dig into it together. For those die-hard vegetarians and plant-based foodists, this is not a challenge or a put down – it is information for you -
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a type of unique plant compound called polyphenol. It is a catechin, a kind of flavonoid. EGCG provides your body with potent antioxidants that protect against free radicals causing cellular damage, thus the nickname “Tumor Terminator.” Countless studies back up this name, including this 2018 study