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Acacia Fiber's 4 Health Benefits, Including as a Prebiotic

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Acacia fiber benefits

Although it might sound like a mystery ingredient, acacia fiber (also called acacia gum or gum arabic) has been used for centuries to support digestive health and for other purposes.  Acacia is still found in a wide range of products today — for example, it’s added to baked goods, skincare and haircare products, and fiber supplements due to its ability to improve the texture of some foods and creams, and also to increase one’s fiber intake. It's also a featured ingredient in Ancient Nutrition's new Vegetarian Collagen Peptides.  What does acacia fiber do when you consume it? One of its key...

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Best Plant-Based Collagen Boosters

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Plant-based collagen boosters vs. collagen protein

By Jill Levy Collagen is quickly becoming a go-to supplement for athletic adults, women looking to support the health of their skin and hair, those who are looking to maximize their health in the normal aging process, and just about everyone in between. With a variety of collagen options now available, you might be trying to determine: plant-based collagen boosters vs. collagen protein — what’s the difference and how do the two stack up? Technically, there isn’t such a thing as “vegan collagen,” since collagen is an animal-derived protein, found in things like bones and connective tissues. However, there are...

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Proven Head-to-Toe Benefits of Eggshell Membrane Collagen

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Eggshell membrane collagen benefits

By Jill Levy Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It helps give your body structure and forms connective tissues including your joints, cartilage, bones, skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Your body starts making less of its own collagen once you reach your mid to late 30s (sometimes as early as your 20s), which can impact your skin, joints and gut, plus your flexibility and exercise recovery. Collagen isn’t found in many foods, mostly with the exception of bone broth, but getting more from supplements is a convenient way to boost your intake. Here at Ancient Nutrition, many of...

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Gut-Supporting Green Smoothie Recipe

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Gut-supporting green smoothie recipe

By Dr. Josh Axe This Gut-Supporting Green Smoothie recipe is one of my favorite recipes to soothe the gut and demonstrate just how easy and delicious healthy eating can be. All the wholesome ingredients work together to make a creamy drink that’ll satisfy your taste buds while soothing your gut, and it couldn’t be more simple to make. This gut-supporting green smoothie is brimming with more nutrients than your average meal. The benefit-rich avocado gives it a creamy texture while boosting your performance fat intake. A mix of honey and ripe bananas make this naturally sweet. And several cups of...

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Best Vitamins and Supplements for Vegetarians

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Best vegetarian supplements

By Jill Levy Vegetarian diets tend to supply a variety of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, especially fiber, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. They may also be relatively low-calorie diets compared to diets that include more processed foods, which is why they are often associated with healthy weight management. That being said, any diet that excludes food groups — such as meat, dairy and fish — runs the risk of contributing to a low intake of certain nutrients. Supplements can be a beneficial addition to a vegetarian diet because they help ensure that you’re meeting your needs for specific nutrients,...

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