Nutrition Archives - Cathe Friedrich

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5 Tips for Building Muscle When You Eat a Plant-Based Diet

April 15, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

A common misconception is that you can’t get enough protein to build muscle unless you consume meat and dairy. But, the success of some natural, vegan bodybuilders show this simply isn’t the case. Plants are a source of protein too and some, like soy, are a complete protein source. Complete…

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5 Healthy Reasons to Eat Berries

April 15, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Luscious berries in brilliant shades of red, purple, and blue. Who can resist their allure? But, berries aren’t just tantalizing to the taste buds, they have some surprising health benefits. Whether you enjoy them freshly picked from a garden or from your local farmer’s market, you’ll find lots of reasons…

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5 Reasons You Feel Sleepy & Less Productive after a Meal & What You Can Do about It

April 15, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Have you ever felt a wave of sleepiness come over you after a meal? When it does, you might feel like curling up in a chair and taking a siesta, but that’s not always possible. The larger the meal you ate, the more likely you are to feel sleepy. That’s…

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4 Reasons Supplements Aren’t Always All They’re Cracked Up to Be

April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

We live in a society where ordering fast food from a drive-in window and heating up packaged foods in a microwave is the norm. Most people are so pressed for time that they grab what’s convenient, even if it is overly processed and devoid of nutrients. There’s a reason there’s…

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Are You Getting Enough Potassium? Chances Are, You’re Not

April 8, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Some minerals, like iron, your body only needs in small amounts, but potassium is one of the “big guns.” You need a substantial quantity of potassium circulating in your bloodstream and inside cells on a minute-by-minute basis to control a variety of critical bodily functions. For one, potassium and sodium…

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6 Health-Saving Facts You Should Know Before Taking Supplements

March 25, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Do you take one or more nutritional supplements? If so, you’re in good company. A survey by the Council for Response Nutrition revealed that 68% of adults take some form of supplement and half of all adults take an herb or nutritional supplement on a regular basis. We’re a society…

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Is It Time to Ditch the Calcium Supplements?

March 25, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Calcium is an essential mineral that your body needs in relatively large quantities, in contrast, to trace minerals, like iron, that you only need in small amounts. You’re probably most familiar with the role calcium plays in bone health. In fact, 99% of calcium is stored in your bones and…

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6 Factors that Increase Your Body’s Need for Magnesium

March 11, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Magnesium is in the spotlight more and more these days. No wonder! Magnesium is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the human body and some studies show that more than half the population doesn’t get enough of it in their diet. Why is this essential mineral so important? Once…

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Is Crash Dieting Harmful to Your Heart?

March 4, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Have you ever drastically cut your calorie intake to lose weight? Hopefully not, as crash dieting is neither healthy nor sustainable. We know that excessive calorie restriction causes your metabolism to slow as your body senses an energy shortfall. But, there are other health risks linked with excessive calorie restriction.…

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Could a High-Protein Diet Improve the Health of Your Heart?

March 4, 2018 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

We depend on the elegantly coordinated contractions of our heart to keep us alive. Your heart is a muscle that’s always in motion. Good thing, since its job is to deliver life-sustaining nutrients and oxygen to tissues. That’s why it’s important to keep your heart healthy! Unfortunately, heart disease is…