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Tap Water Toxicity: Government to Limit PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

In a first-of-its-kind analysis using data from municipal water supplies all over the United States, Environmental Working Group (EWG) found widespread tap water toxicity, including known and suspected cancer causers, in 2019. Now, in 2024, ...

Benefits of BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids), Including Muscle Recovery

Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) have received a lot of hype lately as a superstar sports supplement that can bump up muscle building and promote quicker recovery between workouts. However, the potential benefits of BCAAs extend ...

Chlorophyll Benefits: The Top Detoxifying Plant Pigment

You've undoubtedly heard of chlorophyll, and you probably know that plants couldn't live without it. Still, you may wonder: What is chlorophyll exactly, and are there chlorophyll benefits for humans? As we learned back in science ...

Are Saltine Crackers Healthy? Pros & Cons of Saltines

Although they provide a pleasant, salty crunch when paired with soups or cheese plates and often are recommended when you're feeling sick or dealing with digestive issues, saltine crackers certainly wouldn't make any healthy foods ...

DIM Supplement Benefits & Uses for Hormone Balance, Cancer Prevention & More

In the world of dietary supplements, diindolylmethane (DIM) has been gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, health-conscious individual or someone exploring natural remedies, understanding DIM supplements is essential. What ...

10 Ginseng Benefits, Including Brain Function, Blood Sugar & Menopause

Ginseng has been used in Asia and North America for centuries. Many use it to improve thinking, concentration, memory and physical endurance. It’s also utilized to help with depression, anxiety and as a chronic fatigue natural ...

7 Benefits of a Bone Broth Fast: Stronger Gut, Skin + More

By now you might be familiar with bone broth and all this time-honored, traditional food has to offer — collagen, amino acids and numerous trace minerals, just for starters. Maybe you’re now looking to take ...

Iodine-Rich Foods & Benefits for the Thyroid, Etc.

Iodine is considered one of the body’s vital nutrients, responsible for regulating thyroid function, supporting a healthy metabolism, aiding in growth and development, and preventing certain chronic diseases. Unfortunately, many adults don’t consume enough iodine-rich ...

10 Signs of a Protein Deficiency + How to Fix

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, you’re trying to lose weight or you're an athlete, protein is important for everybody, and you certainly don't want a protein deficiency. Even though most people eating a "standard Western diet" ...

Chickpea Flour: Versatile, Gluten-Free & High-Protein

If your only contact with chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) has been adding them to a salads or occasionally eating hummus, then you’re missing out on some of the serious benefits of chickpea flour. This ...