The Importance of Quality Multivitamins: Bridging the Nutritional Gaps
The Importance of Quality Multivitamins: Bridging the Nutritional Gaps
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In an ideal world, our diets would provide all the essential nutrients our bodies need for optimal health. However, the reality is that many of us fall short in meeting our daily nutritional requirements due to busy lifestyles, dietary preferences, and other factors. This is where a quality multivitamin can play a vital role. In this blog post, we'll explore why taking a quality multivitamin is essential and how it can help bridge the nutritional gaps in your diet.
Understanding Nutritional Gaps
Nutritional gaps occur when our daily intake of essential vitamins and minerals falls short of...
Avocado Chic Pea Salad - Great Summer Dish
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD:
1 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and
rinsed
6 oz. feta, cubed
1 English cucumber, cut into half moons
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 avocados, cubed
1 c. chopped Italian parsley
1/2 c. torn basil
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/3 c. olive oil
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 grated garlic clove
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Directions
For the salad: In a large bowl, fold together the chickpeas, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, parsley, and basil.
For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes until combined. Pour over the salad and gently fold to combine. Serve immediately.
Hemp Hearts! Why you need them!
I love hemp hearts! Of all the seeds I consume daily, hemp hearts are my favorite.
They blend easily into my breakfast recipes, smoothies, salads, and so much more.
Here is a link for a great price on them in bulk.
And here is some real information on why you need them!
Loaded with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
While fresh fish and seafood are typically the go-to sources for omega-3 fatty acids, hemp hearts deserve to be on the favorites list as well. In just three tablespoons of hemp hearts, you'll get more than double the daily recommended amount of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 that your body can't produce on its own — meaning it needs to be obtained from your diet, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce levels of triglycerides (a type of fat linked with increased risk of heart disease), curb the buildup of plaque in your arteries (which can ultimately lead to a heart attack or stroke...
