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Is a Plant Based Diet Safe for Pregnancy?

Many people may know that a plant-based diet is ideal for conditions like cardiovascular disease, weight loss, and diabetes, but is a plant-based diet safe for pregnancy? The answer is a resounding yes! In fact, many people may be shocked to find that studies have shown that the ideal diet for pregnancy and birth is a plant-based diet.1https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2011nl/jan/pregnancy.pdf This means

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Summer of Plant Based Evidence | Spiro Health and Wellness

A Summer Of Plant Based Evidence

This summer has seen the release of several great studies that further bolster the case for a plant based diet. This week, we want to highlight several of them and encourage readers to look into them for themselves. Though the studies and data may seem boring to the average person, being armed with this knowledge can prove extremely beneficial. It

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Organic Produce

Buying Organic: Ploy or Necessary?

Is buying organic worth it? Or is it all a big marketing ploy to get you to pay more money for your food? The answer: a little bit of both. Buying things like “Organic Mac and Cheese” or “Organic Cinnamon Rolls” can be completely disregarded. Simply adding a label with that designation does not mean that it is healthy. But

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5 Desserts Sweetened Only With Fruit

This post is a guest post by Faith Ralphs from Faithful Plateful Fruit is nature’s sweetener, and it is by far the most nutrition-packed way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Fruit is low-calorie, high-fiber, and prevents disease. Eat more fruit by swapping out less-nutritious treats with these fruity desserts.  Pineapple Dole Whip A light, tropical dessert that is so quick

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4 Common Health Myths | Spiro Health & Wellness

4 Common Health Myths

Today, there are so many conflicting voices and opinions on health and nutrition that it’s hard to know what is truth and what is myth. In this article, we’re going to tackle some of the prevalent myths surrounding health. Understanding these myths can help you reframe your perception about your own health. 1. Health Is Genetic One of the biggest

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