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Radiant, hydrated skin and healthy, silky hair. These are just some of the benefits that have made collagen a coveted supplement for women. But since collagen is an abundant protein produced by all humans, it begs the question: Is collagen...

Stuck in a keto food rut? You’re not alone. Following a low-carb, high-fat diet does have its benefits—weight loss, blood sugar management and even prevention of some serious health conditions. But it can also leave you feeling bored from eating...

Behold, magnesium, the MVP of supplements. But, “When is the best time to take magnesium?” This important mineral has been supporting more than 300 functions in the body since you were born, but it’s only been getting the recognition it...

Being careful about what you eat can be challenging, especially because of the time-consuming prep of keto foods. And even if you’ve done all the work, you might forget one thing: snacks! Make sure to factor in keto snacks into...

You can’t get far in learning about nutrition without first talking about protein. Protein is one of three essential macronutrients aka macros (the other two are carbohydrates and fats). The building blocks of protein are amino acids. Getting enough high...

In this “biotin vs collagen” explainer, we take a closer look at their common benefits and what exactly sets the two apart. Both biotin and collagen supplements are popular due to their potential benefits for skin, hair and nails.You may...

If you’re following a keto diet, live a low-carb lifestyle or are just trying to manage your macros, low-carb foods make up most of your meal planning. But have you factored in low carb snacks? When the afternoon slump sets...

Call it a “gut feeling” if you will, but the body craves probiotics. Probiotic supplements are live microorganisms that deliver “good bacteria” to the gut. This help with discomfort and support a well-balanced digestive system. Probiotics are naturally found in...

You’re already familiar with collagen, but did you know there are different types of collagen? Each collagen type is associated with a different health benefit. They also differ when it comes to prevalence and location in the body. Ahead, you’ll...

And liquid collagen vs. powder: what’s the difference? This article gives you the full scoop on what collagen is and the differences between liquid and powder collagen. Have you been searching for the best way to enjoy the health-boosting benefits...

Everyone loves a good cup of coffee in the morning. The most important step to getting there? Grinding your own coffee beans. On the surface, doing so may sound too intimidating to tackle. But learning how to grind coffee beans...

Aging well is possible with the right tools and habits. Surprisingly though, in recent years, life expectancy for US adults dropped to levels last seen in 1944. As of 2020, the average American can expect to live to age 77,...

The CICO diet (calories in vs. calories out) pushes the idea that to lose weight, you only need to eat fewer calories than you burn each day. This diet suggests that it doesn’t matter what you eat—you can still lose...

The keto diet involves eating very small amounts of carbohydrates and higher amounts of fat to burn more body fat as fuel. While the standard version does not allow much variance in the ratio of macronutrients, the cyclical ketogenic diet...

When the sun’s out, hot coffee might not hit the same. That’s usually when cold brew and iced coffee start sounding a lot more appealing. Whether you brew it at home or grab one from your favorite café, cold coffee...

There’s no substitute for a full night’s sleep, but there is a particular combination of meditation and yoga that comes close: yoga nidra. Yoga and meditation experts believe that one 30-minute practice of yoga nidra can be very restful for...