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Animal Versus Plant – Which Protein is Healthier?
Meat-eaters and vegans don’t agree on much. So in this article, I wanted to find out which diet was healthier.
6 Best Foods For Long-Lasting Energy
In this article, I’ve compiled 6 of the most valuable sources of energy that can be prepared quickly and consumed promptly, so you don’t have to sacrifice convenience for health.
5 Ways To Build Better Habits
Let’s face it – good habits suck. They are boring, repetitive, dull, and mundane. Thankfully there is a way to make them enjoyable. 5 ways, actually
The Cost Of Personal Development
Committing yourself to a life of self-improvement is incredibly worthwhile. But there is one downside that scares 99% of people out of it…
Trying To “Find Yourself?” Do This Instead
The reason you can’t find yourself is because there is no self to find – only one to create.
How To Improve Your Life With A Pencil
This 5-minute habit is probably the quickest and easiest way you can make real sustainable change in your life.
23 Ways To Make Life More Enjoyable Using Stillness
Whether it’s making the game winning shot, closing a million dollar deal, or simply becoming a happier person, all great things in life are achieved through stillness of mind. Here are 23 ways you can incorporate this superpower into your life.
Why You Should Never Strive For Happiness
I used to think the meaning of life was to be happy. How wrong – and naive – I was.
How To Supercharge Your Brain In 24 Hours – Dopamine Detox
I’m going to show you how to flip the switch in your brain that will 5X your productivity and 10X your health – all in less than 24 hours.
7 Signs You’re Spiritual… And You Don’t Even Know It
Spirituality is not all mystical shenanigans. At it’s core, it’s about living a life filled with meaning and intention. If you fit into any of these traits, you may exhibit signs of spirituality… and you don’t even have to buy a dream catcher.
How To Create The Perfect Morning Routine
Creating a morning routine is one of the best ways to improve your life, and 99% of the world’s top performers use these three simple habits.
5 Reasons Why I’m Never Drinking Coffee Again
This article was supposed to be titled, “Benefits of giving up coffee for 30 days.” But I have had a sudden change of heart – here’s why.
How To Meditate Effectively
When done properly, meditation will improve your life in virtually every domain you exist in. Here’s how to practice it… the right way.
The Number One Way To Build Mental Strength – Neuroplasticity
Mental strength is not born – it’s learned through experience. But if you understand the mechanics of neuroplasticity, your life will be exponentially easier.
Become Addicted to Motivation – The Science Behind Dopamine Regulation
Some people are just born unmotivated – I call bullshit. Motivation can be nurtured through a set of defined rules, and is nothing more than a systemic release of dopamine.
How To Be Productive In Quarantine – Personal Development
Give a man the unwarranted liberty of Netflix and binge eating, and he will be happy for a day. Yet do the same thing, under credence of law and social responsibility, and he will be miserable until the government says otherwise. To say the least, we are living in...
5 Benefits Of Solitude – Are You Spending Enough Time Alone?
We all know the importance of socializing – it’s what keeps us sane, happy, and frankly, alive. Humans are naturally social creatures and we thrive on connection. Our entire civilization was built through interacting with each other. It’s in our biology to...
Why Do We Self-Sabotage & How To Avoid It
They say, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” But what if you are your own worst enemy? Self-sabotage is that god-forsaken pain and suffering that you inflict upon yourself. It’s suffering that could have been easily avoided, that was totally...
The Law of Attraction – How To Maximize It’s Potential
We live in a systemic world where rules and regulations govern reality. Take the laws of the road, where you must stop at red and drive on green; the civil, criminal, and constitutional laws dictated by the government; scientific laws that explain the motions of...
The Root Of Depression And How To Reverse It
We all know someone who seems to have it all. They come from a good family, possess various attractive qualities, and will never have to encounter the fears of financial despair. Yet they are the ones who seem to suffer the most… What gives? Depression is not...
The Top 8 Natural Sleep-Aids
Craved by many, relished by few – not much in this world can top a good night’s sleep. We all know how important sleep is for health. It rejuvenates our energy, enhances our mood, recovers our muscles, improves our cognition, and regulates our bodily functions. ...
6 Values of Minimalism
In biblical times, giving up all of your possessions meant you were devoting your life to God and living in the wilderness. Now, it’s cool. Buy only what you need and discard everything you don’t. That’s the basis for living as a minimalist. It’s based on the idea...
How To Journal – The 6 Golden Rules
A journal is a place where you can release your thoughts, ideas, emotions, or experiences onto paper. But not just any paper – 200 pages worth of crisp cream pulp stock, bound to the cover of oak tree leather, kind of paper. The journal is a place where imagination...
The Truth About Cold Showers
Cold showers are about as fun as they sound. Some swear by them, some can't live without them, and the rest of the population is not clinically insane. I was once like this. But just like black coffee, black olives, or black tar heroin, the taste of cold showers is...
How To Be Happy – A Stoic Interpretation
To be strong in the face of adversity, to bear great pain without any outward expression of it, and to become comfortable with all things uncomfortable. No, this is not your therapist talking – this is Stoicism. What is Stoicism? Some would reckon it was the...
Why I Replaced My Breakfast With Butter Coffee
Coffee, butter, and oil are all great for their intended use… but combining all three in one fat-frenzy concoction, while skipping breakfast, under the illusion that it’s healthy? How diabolical. Regardless, Butter Coffee has popularized tremendously over the last few...
Do You Know Who You Are? – Jung’s Shadow
“There is in every one of us, even those who seem to be most moderate, a type of desire that is terrible, wild, and lawless” – Plato Do you really know who you are? Do you know why you are attracted to certain types of people, places, pleasures or taboos? What...
3 Ways to Channel Anxiety Into Strength
It’s 5 a.m. and you haven’t slept at all. You’re questioning reality from a broken lens and a tainted conscience. Life just doesn’t make sense anymore. With a clenched jaw, sweaty palms, and a single tear running down your left cheek, you finally come to terms with...
How To Turn Pain Into Progress
The meaning of life is to be happy... I call bullshit. Pursuing happiness as the make-all-ends-meet only reinforces the happiness that you do not already have. In the attempt to attain happiness through the avoidance of pain, we end up with more pain than what we...
Top 7 Misconceptions of Meditation
No longer is meditation reserved for the monasteries of Tibet, the zen masters of Zhengzhou, or the ascetic monks of Buddhism. The practice has swiftly emerged into western and european culture, and poses an attractive (and much less committed) muse towards...
Meditation Can Save You – What, Why, & How To Practice
The badge of busyness has always been a requisite for success. Working 40 hour weeks is good, but 70 is better. Following your passion is cool, but money is cooler. In a world where speed and strength govern prosperity, the idea of slowing down seems...
A Lesson on Mindfulness
Vacation is a time for leisure, laughter and delight. Or so I thought. Just over six weeks ago, I travelled for 35 days across Europe with my close friends. And what a trip it was! Beaches of invisible water, pound-to-pound measures of beer, and foods of all cultures...
A Day In The Life of A Spiritual Junkie
The Definition of Spirituality Spirituality is the notion of devoting trust to a divine monkey in the sky who overlooks every critical aspect of your life. Sin, and you shall go to hell. Unless of course you confess to an authorized member of the community. It is also...
The Top 7 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day... right? There are mounds of evolving evidence that have recently come forth countering this age-old belief. Now while the above may be true for some, a schedule of periodic fasting actually serves many benefits. Most...
6 More Reasons To Eat Broccoli
As a child, these dinosaur trees were nothing short of an abomination. I would do everything to try and avoid eating them. Sometimes I ran to the basement; sometimes I hid under the table. One time I even faked an allergic reaction, but somehow my parents were wise...
This Herb Will Give You Horse-Like Strength – Ashwagandha
If you can pronounce it, you can believe it - ashwagandha is the herb of horse strength and vitality. Not only does it increase physical strength, but ashwagandha can lower stress, enhance longevity, suppress inflammation, and decrease weight. It also carries...
The Flesh, Juice & Skin Benefits Of The Orange
Kids bring them to soccer games and adults put them in sangria - the orange is a symbol of fun for children and seniors alike. The orange is one of the most well known foods across the world. It is part of the Rutaceae family and goes by the binomial name Citrus...
The Health Benefits (And Cautions) Of Garlic
A commodity found in virtually every American and European household, garlic fits into many styles of cuisine. What is less known, however, is its rich lineage of ancient uses and medicinal benefits. Garlic (Allium Sativum L.) is a member of the Amaryllidaceae (root...
The Number One Vegetable For Heart Health Is Basically A Heart – The Beetroot
Heart-shaped roots, blood coloured flesh, and sweet as can be - the beet shares an uncanny resemblance to the heart. It's only fitting the beetroot is the number one vegetable for heart health. It is said that Aphrodite even used the Beet to harness her romantic power...
6 Benefits Of Carrots You Should Know
"What's up, Doc?" I'll tell you whats up - fiber, pottassium and vitamin A. Not only do carrots comply with any meal, but they deliver on nutrients that we can't live without. I have yet to meet someone who dislikes the taste of carrots. This is likely the result of...
Parsnip: The Sexier Carrot
Sweet, plump, and voluptuous – when did the carrot get so curvy? I have to say I have always had a soft spot for parsnips. They do not get anywhere near the same amount of attention as the carrot, but they deserve it. They are the Van Gogh of root vegetables: bold,...
The Black Sheep Of Berries – Juniper’s Crazy Health Benefits
Don’t judge a berry by its cover – juniper berries will have you questioning the meaning of berries, and life, indefinitely. They are bitter, spicy, sharp, and dull. Commonly used as a spice in European cuisine, juniper yields a piney and peppery taste. They are the...
6 Reasons to Drink Green Tea
“Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one” - Chinese Proverb Drink it in the morning, mid-day, at brunch, or before bed (without caffeine) - the benefits of green tea conform to no time interval. Green tea comes from the plant Camillia...
The 5 Most Important Reasons To Eat Chia Seeds RIGHT NOW
A Latin American favourite, the chia seed is a powerful superfood that should be included in every plant-based diet. Or any diet in general. Please just eat it. The chia plant (Salvia hispanica L.) is of Latin American origin and belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its...
Why is Turmeric ‘The Golden Spice?’
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an ancient spice and member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This herb has several titles in Sanskrit: ‘Haridra’ (the yellow one), ‘Gauri’ (the one whose face is light and shining), and ‘Kanchani’ (golden goddess) (1). It is commonly...
Get High On Health – The Hempseed
Ah, the infamous hempseed. The plant of choice for the non-conformists, and epitome of doom for the disciples of the law. Ok, that is actually much more dramatic than the reality of the hempseed. Truthfully, hemp is 100% legal and relished worldwide for its glorious...
Looking for Affordable Plant-Based Protein? The Chickpea Is Your Answer
Cheap, nourishing, and filling - the chickpea is all about value. It is a relatively common pulse crop consumed around the world, and it is the third most popular pulse crop produced globally. Some other pulse crops include dry peas, lentils, and beans (1, 23)....
The Top 7 Less Known Benefits of Chamomile
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) belongs to the Asteraceae family, and is a medicinal plant that has been popularized all around the world for its heap of curative benefits. It has been used for thousands of years in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The...
I Bet You Did Not Know This About Pumpkin Seeds
Who would have thought, ridden through the flesh and guts of such a bulbous orange shell, lay green seeds of glory that make-up one of the most powerful sources of plant-based nutrition on the planet. The pumpkin seed (Cucurbita sp.) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae...
7 Facts You Should Know About The Mango
The mango represents a fierce combination of yin and yang attributes - bold & calm, sweet & acidic, and core & flesh. It is a dessert taking the appearance of health, and a delicacy in the form of commodity. The mango is part of the Anacardiaceae family...
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