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, by Tatianna Gerard Dysphagia Explained: When & Why Food Thickeners Are Used
Thickeners are one of the most common tools used to help people with swallowing difficulties drink more safely. Used at the right level and prepared...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Whey Protein: How It’s Made & How to Choose Between Concentrate & Isolate
The powder in your shaker bottle started life as the cloudy liquid left behind when milk is turned into cheese. For much of the 20th...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Can You Get Peptides Naturally From Food?
Peptides have become a popular topic in health and wellness, particularly with the growing interest in collagen supplements, skincare ingredients and products marketed for muscle...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Are the Different Types of Peptides and What Do They Do?
From collagen supplements and skincare serums to discussions about muscle recovery, weight management and anti-ageing, peptides seem to be appearing everywhere in the health and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Can You Take Creatine Without Working Out?
Creatine is often associated with gym-goers, weightlifters and athletes looking to improve their training performance. But what if you're not exercising regularly? Can you still...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults: Why Rates Are Rising & What You Can Do
For a long time, colorectal cancer — also known as bowel cancer — has been thought of as a disease that mainly affects older adults....
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Is Colostrum? Why This Gut Health Supplement Is Growing in Popularity
Bovine colostrum is a nutrient-rich substance naturally produced by cows shortly after giving birth. While its primary purpose is to provide nutrition to newborn calves,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Muscle Loss on GLP-1s: Why Protein Matters During Weight Loss
For many people taking GLP-1 medications, eating less is part of what makes weight loss possible. Medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can reduce appetite...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Are GLP-1s & How They Work for Weight Loss
If you’ve been on social media, read the news, or chatted with friends about weight loss recently, chances are you’ve heard of GLP-1s. Medications like...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Feeling Gassy and Bloated? Here's What Could Be Causing It
Feeling bloated after a meal, noticing that your stomach feels unusually tight or full, or experiencing more wind than usual are all common digestive complaints....
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, by Tatianna Gerard Creatine Isn't Just for Muscles: What Else Does It Do?
For many people, the word creatine immediately brings to mind gyms, weightlifting and building muscle. It's one of the most widely used sports supplements, and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Protein After 60: Why Your Needs May Change as You Age
The way we eat often changes as we get older—but so can what our bodies need from the food we eat. Protein is one nutrient...