by Leila Dehghan | Mar 11, 2020 | Nutrition
Selenium is a trace element that is naturally found in the soil to varying degrees, hence the selenium level in plants depend on the amount of selenium in the soil the plants are grown. Why do we need selenium? Selenium is part of many enzymes which are substances...
by Leila Dehghan | Feb 22, 2020 | Nutrition
Calcium is a mineral that is found in the soil and is then absorbed into the roots of plants. Why do we need calcium? To keep our teeth and bones healthy and strong (99% of calcium is in bones &teeth) Muscle contraction Nerve transmission Normal heart rhythm...
by Leila Dehghan | Nov 30, 2017 | Nutrition
Over the last few years, there has been a surge in veganism. Documentaries like Forks Over Knives, Cowspiracy and What the Health have illustrated the dark sides of a carnivore diet and encouraged more and more people to embrace a vegan lifestyle. Some are intrigued...
by Leila Dehghan | Nov 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The first thing non-vegans usually ask me is: “Where do you get your protein?” The first thing a fellow-vegan usually wants to know is: “What supplements do you take?” There’s a great deal of confusion about whether a vegan diet lacks certain nutrients and what...
by Leila Dehghan | Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Can you create positive change in your life in just 21 days? Is it possible to develop better habits in a mere three weeks? The answer is an unequivocal YES! Five women prove me right! Here are the overall results: Total weight loss: 22 pounds Energy level...
