Healthiest Cooking Oil Comparison Chart with Smoke Points and Omega 3 Fatty Acid Ratios
Posted by Optimize Nutrition Team on 20th Sep 2021
Looking for
the perfect oil to use in your kitchen can be challenging when you're told to
look out for smoke points, omega 3 to 6 fatty acid ratios, and also find
something with antioxidants and nutrients! Lets break down why these points
matter and what oils to grab for the best cooking experience while improving
your health knowledge at the same time.1.What is the Smoke
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All about Magnesium
Posted by Optimize Nutrition Team on 14th Sep 2021
Magnesium is a dietary
mineral that has over 300 biochemical functions in the body. It is described as
a macro-mineral, which means it must be consumed through foods or
supplementation as the body does not produce it itself. Although it is present
in many foods, unfortunately it is still a very common deficiency. This can be
due to many reasons such as poor dietary habits
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Optimize your Digestion
Posted by Optimize Nutrition Team on 7th Sep 2021
Why is proper
digestion such an important aspect of health? Our bodies take
the food we eat and use it for energy, cell repair, and growth. This entire
process is quite straight forward as most know we chew then swallow our food
where it then goes to our stomach and further on through our intestines,
passing our accessory organs such as the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder
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Iron Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and what you can do
Posted by Optimize Nutrition Team on 7th Sep 2021
Iron is a micro
mineral that is extremely important for your body to function properly.
Unfortunately, it is a common deficiency, especially among women, children, and
the elderly population.Why is it Important? Iron is a main
component of hemoglobin, which transports the oxygen we breath throughout the
rest of our body via red blood cells, therefore it is essential for ke
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Women’s Health: Birth Control Pills and How They are Affecting Your Body
Posted by Optimize Nutrition Team on 17th Aug 2021
The Birth Control Pill is one of the most
commonly used contraceptives, however there tends to be a lack of understanding
on how it actually works, or how to manage the plethora of side effects that
come along with it. These effects range from very mild to extreme, including
changes in cognitive function, altered gut bacteria, nutrient deficiencies –
and many more. Study a
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