Plant-Based Lifestyle
What does the Microbiome Do For Us ? Here is the essence of the gut microbiome in the simplest of terms. Bacteria in the gut that live in symbiosis with human beings and keep us healthy are known as “good bacteria” and they thrive on fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. In contrast, gut bacteria that…
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What is the Microbiome? Research on the microbiome of the human gut is still quite new. It was not until the 1990s that we even recognized that we human beings harbour a very large and active population of a wide variety of types of tiny organisms on and within our bodies. By far the…
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In the world of science, research is non-stop. Recent months have been no exception. Throughout 2018 and continuing into 2019, results of a multitude of studies have been published, including many placing plant-based diets under the spotlight. The favourable consequences of the plant-based way of eating are numerous, powerful and far-reaching. The following is an…
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Today a brief answer to a substantial question. How much effect does what you eat have on your life span? It turns out that diet is extremely important for a long and healthy life. In fact, a 2017 study that included 188 countries worldwide established that dietary factors are the leading cause of death and…
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As more information is uncovered about the harmful health effects of eating meat and the damaging impact of intensive farming to our health, the environment and animal welfare, many people are seeking alternatives that are healthier and sustainable. Claims have been made for the advantages of eating grass-fed meat over the meat products coming from…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
