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This is without a doubt the most common question asked about plant-based diets….and no wonder. Protein bars and drinks are available everywhere, advertised to provide boosts in protein that are touted to prevent fatigue and provide energy for exercise, to help recover from a workout and to rebuild damaged muscle fibers. The disquieting thing is…
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Proteins are essential for a vast array of functions in living organisms. They provide structure for cells. They allow muscles to contract. They are a part of our skin and our connective tissues. Antibodies, a feature of our immune system that protects us from diseases, are proteins. The hemoglobin that transports oxygen in our blood…
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Did you read recently about the dangers of using black plastic utensils in your cooking or at the table? Did it give you a sinking feeling, remembering all the times you’ve pulled your black spatula or your black serving spoon out of your kitchen drawers. Did it make you wonder how much of the chemicals…
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Making healthy lifestyle choices can help to prevent the development of CRC for both the young and the old. But modifications in daily activities, such as what you put into your body and how much you move it, can only be generated by yourself. No on else can do it for you. Here are some…
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer diagnosis. While the rate of CRC in people over the age of 55 has been declining since the 1980s, adults 20 to 39 years of age are seeing their rate increasing by about 1 to 2.4% every year. Worryingly, those born around 1990 have almost double…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
