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Plant-based4Health.com Relaunches with Focus on Immunity
We are excited to announce that Plant-based4health.com, founded in 2015 by Kathy Parnay and Mary Gospe, has relaunched with a new focus on empowering you to build and maintain a healthy immune system - naturally. The original goal of the site was to share the story of...
The Importance of Zinc for Immunity
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in your immune health. According the the National Institutes of Health, "Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism. It is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes...
Lemon – A great way to boost your immunity
When you're feeling fatigued or concerned you might be getting sick, here’s a quick and easy immune boosting recipe: blend one whole lemon with one tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and one cup of water. Yep the whole lemon, including the rind. Lemons are an...
Probiotics can help ease anxiety and depression
The power of food to heal through the gut-brain connection It's common knowledge that our thoughts and emotions directly affect the health of our gut. Negative feelings like stress and anxiety can lead to an upset stomach, heartburn, nausea, loose stools, etc. This is...
Amazing Avocados
Avocados are a amazing creamy fruit (technically a berry) and one that I try to eat daily. I love them spread on toast, sliced in a sandwich, diced in a salad or as a topping on chili. And let’s not forget guacamole for an delicious appetizer! Packed with nutrients,...
Is a plant-based diet safe during pregnancy?
Pregnant women need to pay special attention to their diet to be sure they are eating nutritious foods and avoiding added fats, sugar, alcohol, caffeine and toxins. A 100% whole food, plant-based diet that emphasizes organic food, along with a prenatal vitamin and...