Finding out your favorite foods are now off-limits on a grain-free diet can make the change a bit daunting. You might have trouble acclimating to a grain-free diet because you’re not 100% sure what is acceptable and what is not on a grain-free diet or Paleo diet. To help you get started, we have compiled…
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Ractopamine Hydrochloride or simply Ractopamine is a beta agonist drug that increases protein synthesis that has been approved in the United States as a livestock feed additive to improve weight gain, muscle mass, limit fat deposition, lessen waste production, and even reduce overall feed consumption. In animals, ractopamine works to increase protein synthesis and thicken…
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Propylene glycol is a viscous, colorless liquid compound that is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. It is found in industrial-grade levels in products like antifreeze, cushions, and paints. In foods, the levels are considered pharmaceutical-grade and are a common food additive or ingredient in cosmetic products, spices, and natural flavors. Propylene glycol…
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom is an edible and medicinal mushroom that can be identified by its long spines, growing on hardwoods, particularly the American Beech. General Information Lion’s Mane mushroom has a long history of use in Chinese medicine, which has garnered more interest in the world of “smart drugs” and “nootropics.” The Lion’s Mane has grown in popularity due to…
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Coffee. Pretty much the first word out of your mouth in the morning, more often than not uttered like a zombie from some 80’s movie. Without that magic elixir, who knows how many pedestrians as you’ll run over on your way to work or how many coworkers you’ll strangle with your bare hands. Now we…
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This Thanksgiving holiday we will gather around a table to eat and celebrate with our friends and family. Many recipes made for the Thanksgiving feast will include a spice favorite for many cooks and bakers; cinnamon. But did you know there is more than one kind of cinnamon? And did you know that the different types of cinnamon…
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