Does Starch Have a Negative Effect on Your Immune System?
In the world of nutrients, you've heard a lot about the good ones and the bad ones. Protein is good, fat is bad. Sugar is bad, except the sugar you need. Starches are bad too. But what, exactly, are starches? Do they impact your immune system, or are they bad for other reasons, or are they actually just fine in moderation? What Even Is Starch? In the science of nutrients, there are a lot of different biomolecules. These are divided into broad categories, including lipids, fatty acids, vitamins, and so forth. One type of biomolecule is a carbohydrate. A carbohydrate is, generally,...
Caffeine Pills vs Coffee: Everything You Need to Know
Over the last few years, we've seen a lot of people writing about making the switch from a regular coffee habit to caffeine pills. For some, this sounds like a smart decision. Others question the habit of popping pills every morning just to keep going. There's a lot to consider, so let's break it down. Price The first and one of the most prevalent arguments between caffeine pills and coffee as a habit is the price. The cost of a regular coffee habit can be quite high, though it depends a lot on whether you drink straight black coffee brewed...
Do Soursop / Guanabana Leaves Help with Weight Loss?
On this blog, we've talked about a lot of different traditional herbal remedies and weight loss supplements, but one we haven't mentioned yet is Soursop. It's time to change that! Soursop, unlike many other herbal remedies, does not come from the Indian subcontinent or from China. Instead, it's a fruit tree found in the tropical areas of the Americas, including the Caribbean. What Is Soursop? Soursop goes by a handful of different names. It's also known as Guyabano, Graviola, and Guanabana. Soursop itself is specifically the fruit of the tree, scientifically named Annona muricata. The soursop plant is used in...
List of 25 All Natural Remedies That Can Help With Anxiety
Anxiety is a problem many people struggle with every day. Some have it but barely even know what it is, just a feeling of worry or malaise they fight every day. Others find it debilitating, with spiraling panic attacks that prevent them from doing anything at all for hours or days. There is a wide range of different treatments for anxiety at all levels. What we're covering today are some of the more low-level treatments you might consider. Supplements, nutritional changes, and healthy foods can help ease the symptoms of anxiety, but they are rarely going to treat anxiety on their own....
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