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5 Ways to Increase Veggie Intake
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Why Veggies? Whether you love em’ or hate vegetables are vital powerhouses that fuel us with nutrients. Veggies offer fiber and micronutrients that the body needs in order to thrive. Fiber is responsible for helping the gut function optimally. It is used to help assist food and fuel through your digestive system properly. Incorporating…
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Pineapple Green Smoothie
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Pineapple Pineapples are most known for their protein digesting enzyme called bromelain! Bromelain breaks down large protein molecules into amino acids that your body can more easily use. The stem of the pineapple contains the highest amount of bromelain. This enzyme has anti-inflammatory properties, accelerates wound healing, and inhibits platelet aggregation (prevents blood clots). (Maurer, 2001) It is commonly supplemented…