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The superfood spirulina is a long lost love of health nuts in the 1970s, and I'm here to make a serious case for its comeback. This blue-green algae has gone a little under the radar, but there's good reason to incorporate all its goodness into your diet. Amino acids make up 62 percent of spirulina, making it a complete protein. It's one of the few known plant sources of vitamin B12 (great for Read more
Protein is essential for many bodily processes, including building and repairing tissue. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Plus, your hair and nails are mostly made up of protein. It is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Protein is made of smaller components called amino acids, 12 of which are manufactured by the human Read more
Summer music festival season is in full swing, and we can't wait to get in on all the action. While all these adventures are certainly a fun way to head to a big party, sometimes the whole thing can become a little too much. After all, if you're taking your vacation time to head to one of these events, don't you want to come back at least a little revived and rejuvenated? The Wanderlust Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
Doo.Ri's Fall 2011 collection is long and lean, with a beauty look to match. For details on this sleek and sophisticated style, keep reading. Read more
Beyond being a professional triathlon competitor, Brendan Brazier has covered his nutritional bases. Brendan's the creator of the "Thrive Diet," a nutritional plan to improve performance and recovery and has developed Vega shakes, a line of nutrient rich vegan protein shakes. He regularly tours the US to give speeches about how to have optimal health. The author of two books, Brendan will Read more
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are Australian and British, respectively, but that didn't stop them from enjoying the low-key pace of the July 4 weekend around their LA home. Orlando and Miranda grabbed coffees on Saturday before heading to their Beverly Hills gym for their latest couple's workout. Miranda was solo to run errands on Sunday, buying food and fueling up her car. Yesterday, Miranda Read more
If I were ever to dabble in eating a raw food diet, I would choose to do so in Summer. There is an abundance of produce in season that is especially uncooked – peaches versus butternut squash. But eating "raw" is about more than just eating salads; it is a complex diet. The raw food movement stands exactly opposite of processed foods. We know that minimally prepared food is more nutritious, Read more
Dear Fit, I'm thinking of going vegetarian, but my brother said that there are certain proteins in meat that my body needs that I can't get from any other foods. Is this true? Or can I go meat-free and still be healthy? — Veering Toward Veggies I'm so glad you asked this question because so many people believe that proteins from meat are superior to the ones you get from other sources. Is this Read more
