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8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Protein Powder and 5 Top Picks

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Overview While it’s best to try and get your protein from food (rather than from supplements and powders), sometimes we fall short in our diets due to hectic, on-the-go schedules or intense training sessions. In those cases, protein powder can help to boost your protein consumption to the correct level. If you’re searching for a …

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Why is Flaxseed Good for Me?

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What They Are Flax, a crop cultivated since ancient times, produces fibers that are processed into linen cloth. The plant’s seeds (aka linseeds) are used as cattle feed and, when eaten regularly by humans, impart fantastic health and nutritional benefits. The Dirty Deets Flax seeds are coated in shells that serve as armor against your digestive …

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9 Seeds You Should Be Eating

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1/10 Chia Seeds Chia has come a long way since it first sprouted out of funny pottery in TV commercials. Today, these seeds are best known as a super food, and with good reason. Just 1 ounce (that’s 2 tablespoons) has nearly 10 grams of fiber. Ground in a blender, chia seeds make the perfect …

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Pecan “Pie” Protein Balls Recipe

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Prep Time: 15 min Serves: 12 Cooking Time: 0 min Yield: 12 balls Want to protect your nervous system? Research suggests that having about a handful of pecans every day might actually help. These balls are a flavorful and healthful way to enjoy pecans as well as so much more, including whole grains and …

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What Are the Food Sources of HDL Cholesterol?

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Overview With cholesterol, just like in any movie or TV show, there’s good guys and bad guys. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, cholesterol contributes to plaque that can clog your arteries. If a clot occurs, you could suffer from a heart attack or stroke. Luckily, the HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, cholesterol finds these bad boys and …

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