What's the Deal with Antinutrients in Plant-Based Foods?
Introduction There’s this lesser known aspect of plant-based eating that can significantly impact the way you absorb nutrients, and these are components known as antinutrients. Antinutrients are naturally occurring compounds found in many plant-based foods...
Iron: Are You At Risk For Deficiency?
Introduction Did you know that iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide? It affects close to 30% of the world’s population, and primarily affects women and children (1). Iron is a...
Complete Proteins Explained: Are You Deficient if Plant-Based?
Introduction It’s hard to miss the latest trend surrounding protein in the health and wellness space. Protein is a macronutrient often highlighted as a key component in our diets needed from muscle-building all the way...
Why Gummy Vitamins Aren’t Your Best Option To Supplement With
Introduction Gummy vitamins have increased in popularity in recent years due to their format – they taste good and are easy to chew. They are widely available, with some of the most popular vitamins in...
The Critical Health Benefits of Omega-3s and How To Get Enough
Introduction The list of benefits of omega-3 fatty acids is quite lengthy. Omega-3s are this group of essential fats crucial for heart health, brain development, eye health, and immune function, among others (1). The three...
The Best Time to Take Vitamin D, According to Experts
Introduction Did you know that over a billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D (1)? Yes, over a billion. Despite playing a critical role in bone health, immune function, and mental well-being, many people...
Addressing Common Myths About Vegan Nutrition
The Rise of Vegan and Plant-Based Nutrition Vegan and plant-based diets have become more popular in recent years and so have myths and misunderstandings about their nutritional adequacy. Some believe that switching to a vegan...