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A VERY Deep Dive into Astaxanthin. The How, What, When & Where of Astaxanthin for your Best Life! Everything you Need to Know! In this deep dive article on astaxanthin, it contains so many important pieces, take your time to read it over and understand how this nutrient, best consumed from whole foods, it one of the most powerful superfood health and life boosters on the planet.     If you can’t get enough antioxidants in your diet by eating fresh produce, some experts recommend taking a multivitamin that contains minerals, too. But be cautious about taking individual immune system supplements...

Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen: The EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ Guide Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzes the most recent USDA data to compile its infamous Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists. These list the types of fruits and vegetables that tend to be grown with the most and least pesticides, based on the latest available numbers. The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 list we have you for in today's article helps guide you toward the produce you should prioritize buying organic from a health perspective and also when you don't HAVE TO to...

Beef Protein vs. Whey Protein Powder: Which Is Better? Today we have a guest post from James de Lacy on Lift Big Eat Big. We don't agree on something, however,...whey protein is really NOT MORE bioavailable than beef protein. Why? We can see this in the percent protein from whey vs. meat utilized as amino acids. Whey protein is 18%, while beef is 32%. Therefore, beef protein is also 2x more effective per gram for amino acids despite its minorly less robust amount of aminos than whey. In addition, beef protein is considered by many experts to be superior to...

Protein & Amino Acids In Kidney Disease | Myths VS Facts | ft. Dr. Cohen Protein has often been misunderstood in the context of kidney disease, primarily due to the kidneys' role in filtering waste products from the bloodstream, including urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism. In this video, Fiona and Dr. Cohen delve into the intricate world of amino acids, protein, and their impact on kidney health. Dr. Cohen start by explaining the fundamental building blocks of protein: amino acids. These essential components play a crucial role in various physiological processes vital for our overall well-being. However, what happens...