Shashini Thennakoon
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ON A VEGAN DIET, WHERE DO I GET IRON?
To avoid typical anemia symptoms, learn what causes anemia and how to acquire enough iron on a vegan diet. Overall, a vegan lifestyle can provide a number of health benefits. The avoidance of animal-based meals, which include numerous detrimental components such as cholesterol, trans and saturated fats, IGF-1, Neu5gc, and other foreign chemicals, is part of the reason for this. Iron, while still abundant in plants, is a little more difficult to come by in a vegan diet. Anemia is a prevalent condition that affects about 3 million Americans (not just vegans) and is caused by a lack of iron. Although not all vegans are anemic, knowing the essentials can help you avoid it in the future.Everything you need to know about veganism and anemia is right here.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Feast
Is One Really Healthier Than The Other? Coconut Sugar vs. Table Sugar: Is One Really Healthier Than The Other?
It's pretty sweet that we have a variety of sugar options to choose from. With terms like *sugar* sugar, coconut sugar, date sugar, and palm sugar, to mention a few, it can feel like we spend more time debating our alternatives than actually cooking or baking with sugar. If you've been using coconut sugar as a healthier sugar substitute, let's check in with the experts to see if that's still a good idea.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Lifehack
Taking control of your smartphone can be done in a number of ways.
Are you in command of your smartphone, or does it command you? It's not always easy to tell. You could be chatting with loved ones on FaceTime one minute and tweeting about your favorite TV show the next. You're then trapped in a TikTok "scroll hole" or tapping your 29th email notification of the day, unable to concentrate on anything else.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Journal
This Winter, There Are 4 Things You Should Be Doing For Your Skin'
When you think about skin care, topicals are probably the first thing that comes to mind. And for good reason: the items you use on your skin can have a significant impact on its health. But, according to Stacie Stephenson, DC, DNS, a functional medicine specialist, your approach shouldn't be superficial.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Blush
When you start following the MIND Diet, here's what happens to your brain health.
U.S. News and World Reports publishes a list of the best eating programs every year. This list is unrelated to what's "in" or what celebrities are up to. It's about what nationally renowned nutritionists and doctors, especially experts in heart health and human behavior, genuinely prescribe.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Longevity
According to mental health specialists, there are ten techniques to manage stress.
Tips to help you have a calmer 2022. In the new year, we all aspire to be a better, less stressful version of ourselves. Is it possible to actually achieve that? It's not an easy undertaking, especially in the midst of a pandemic. Thankfully, there are a slew of expert- and research-backed methods you can use in the new year to channel a calmer, happier you. Fox News chatted with mental health specialists to learn their tips for achieving a calmer state of mind.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Lifehack
Honey Has Surprisingly Sweet Health Benefits...!
Parts and equals Honey is the ultimate all-natural sugar, sticky and sweet, but it's so much more than a sugary substance. The syrupy liquid contains a potent combination of disease-fighting and gut-friendly characteristics, making it a valuable supplement to foods and beverages. Continue reading to discover about the many health advantages of honey, as well as honey recipe ideas.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in Lifehack
Before you start the diet, here's what you should know!
There’s a right and wrong way to do a ketogenic diet, but researchers are still looking into its impact on heart health. The Vitamin Shoppe started the national day in 2019 to increase awareness about the low-carb, high-fat diet, which has been linked to weight loss and a reduction in epileptic seizures. While many dieters have had success with ketogenic eating programs, researchers are unsure about the long-term effects of keto.
By Shashini Thennakoon2 years ago in FYI