Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often goes by different names and has a mixture of symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. The exact causes of IBS are not really clear.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and how best to manage it Read more
Ruha Thevi is a nutritionist, master Herbalist, Author, Vegan, and Whole Plant-Based Advocate with Nutrivolution. She explains why she avoids processed foods in her diet.
Foods with no nutritional value don’t benefit our bodies: eat fruits and vegetables Read more
The subject of plant proteins and, more specifically, of “protein content in our food” fuels big arguments and disagreement between the omnivore and plant-based communities.
Plant proteins: Hallelujah! vegans get enough protein from plants Read more
The #1 reason why any weight-loss program fails is that it is a “weight-loss-program.” The moment we tell our brain to focus exclusively on the three words “weight-loss-program” or “weight-loss-diet,” we have already lost the battle.
Weight loss and weight management, Part 1: The 5 pillars of health Read more
Crash-diets fail because we do not understand how our body works or what we need to do to make our body lose weight happily and effectively.
Weight loss and weight management, Part 2: Calorie density of foods Read more
Your body is meant to be
healthy. It knows the ideal health conditions it should be in, and is always striving to stay in good
working condition. When we say that health is in your nature, we mean it, literally.
Nutrition in modern society: Health is in your nature Read more
Pumpkin is a healthy complex carbohydrate Pumpkins have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insulin regulating properties. They also have high amounts of folate. It is a great food choice for diabetics and pregnant women. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Serving/portion size: 2 Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin cubed with skin1 cup almond milk1 tsp thyme1
Pumpkin goji berry soup Read more
Broccoli is linked to heart health and digestion Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, which is an anti-cancer compound that we need to have in our diet. Steaming makes it more nutritiously available for our body to absorb. Be sure to steam the broccoli, as cooking with water will leach out the nutrients and destroy the
Steamed broccoli with raw tomatoes and walnuts Read more
