Why is there such a big fuss around vitamin B12 in veganism and plant-based diets? Because it is the only nutrient that seems to be obligatorily obtained...
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Fruits are generally seen as low-protein foods. However, they can provide a substantial amount for our daily nutritional needs! Protein-rich fruits, which are...
One of the most frequent concerns surrounding a fruit-based diet is protein intake. Do we get enough protein? The common-sense answer is: similar to how the...
There are different categories of fruits regarding origin and nutrition: tropical, temperate, sweet, acidic, fatty- and vegetable fruits. The fruits vary in...
High performance and the fast recovery of muscle tissue are essential for athletes – and here is where tropical fruits are an overlooked group of foods...
We have heard it often from nutritionists lately: don't eat too many bananas or mangoes because of the sugar! If this new teaching sounds odd to you, you are...
Have you heard about the benefits of taking collagen, but don't want to take an animal-based supplement? Well, here is the good news: we can boost our own...
Do you need supplements when adopting a raw, natural human diet? Most likely, yes! We all are aware of the sad fact that our modern toxic world does not...
Did you know that most animals produce vitamin C internally, while humans have to get this important antioxidant from their diet? Most species have functional...
Non-sweet fruits are often thought to be healthier than their sweet counterparts. This is due to the misconception that sweet, simple sugars are harmful in...
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"We are frugivores - specialized fruit-eaters!" It was passion at first sight when I came across the intriguing concept that humans are adapted to a high-fruit diet, similar to chimpanzees...