Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
Have you ever heard of Moringa before? You might want to go and get some after reading this….
Moringa (moringa oleifera) is also known as the Ben Oil Tree, Drumstick Tree, or Indian Horseradish. Moringa is a fast-growing tree typically cultivated in India, tropical Asia, Africa and Latin America, yielding long seed pods that resemble drumsticks, hence the name Drumstick Tree.
Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked.
Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn't that critical for most people. And I'll tell you that the answer isn't as simple as "raw is always better" or "cooked is always better." As with most nutrition science, it depends on several factors.
Veggies are a great way to add nutrients and minerals to your diet. An easy way to do this is by adding plant based-breakfasts to start you day. So lets thing of something healthy and vegan for your morning meal, all while your coffee brews.
Try these super-fast and super-delicious plant-based breakfasts that you’ll have ready in minutes.
When we set our goals for the New Year or any other time of the year, we need to put a special focus on building new habits rather than overhauling everything in a flash. It can come as a shock to change too much at once, which often leads to tossing in the towel before you reach those goals you genuinely want to achieve. Since old habits die hard, here's how to make new healthy habits that last.
