Top Five Sources of Dietary Fiber
Adults are recommended to consume dietary fiber (sometimes referred to as roughage) every single day, and yet many of us still do not consume enough. The benefits of ensuring that we eat enough fiber regularly are surprisingly wide-ranging, and many people report an improved sense of wellbeing and energy...
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Enhance Your Immunity With Elderberry
In our world today where so many are afraid of an invisible enemy, there is no better ally than Elderberry for issues concerning immunity. While there is plenty of information about elderberry out there, we’ve decided to compile an in-depth look at all of the benefits and interesting details that...
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Be Your Best Self with Bacopa Monnieri
Be Your Best Self With Bacopa There are very few herbs we will discuss in which the name coined to describe it directly refers to the source of life. Bacopa monnieri is the plant I’m talking about, also known as Brahmi, named after Brahma, the creator God of the Hindu...
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Moringa the Miracle Tree
Dating back to ancient Ayurvedic textbooks written in Sanskrit, Moringa is often regarded in traditional medicine as a miracle tonic. Western culture has a lot to learn from this small yet nutrient dense herb. Today we are going to go beyond the known facts that you may have heard about...
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Reach Your Peak Today with Pine Pollen!
We hear the term ‘superfood’ thrown around these days to describe foods far from out of the ordinary; however, we at Ascent Nutrition recognize only the most prestigious of nature’s gifts at the highest tier of nutrition. Enter Pine Pollen. A Little Backstory When we decided to venture out and start our supplement company,...
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Take It Up a Notch With Tongkat Ali
Most people today looking to rev up their workouts or sex life should be familiar with the popular adaptogen Ginseng, spanning across each continent, there is home to several different species of this root. Today we will be taking a look at Tongkat ali, better known as Malaysian Ginseng or...
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Freely Love Your Gut with Larch Fiber!
What is Larch Arabinogalactan Fiber? So we all know we should be getting fiber in our diet, but believe or not, different fibers can produce amazing effects on the entire body! Inner fibers extracted from the Larch Tree commonly found throughout North America are full of a highly branched polysaccharide called arabinogalactan.[1] What...
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Make Momentous Moves with Magnolia—Health Benefits of Magnolia Bark
Let it be known that the bark of the Magnolia tree, known as Magnolia officinalis, has been used throughout ancient Chinese medicine means of health support for many areas of the body. Little is known about the possible nootropic effects; however, studies are showing promising evidence to prove positive benefits. Join me on...
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Add To Your Arsenal With Ashwagandha—Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
The Ayruvedic root of Ashwaganda goes by several names including; winter cherry, Indian ginseng and smell of horse—just to name a few. There’s no shortage of benefits Ashwagandha elicits, including being most commonly used by men who were infertile back in ancient vedic times. So whether you’re out of gusto or just need to...
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Reach New Rank with Rhodiola Rosea—Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea Root
We know that the Rhodiola rosea root is one of the strongest adaptogenic plants in the world, which has been shown to help support healthy levels of energy, endurance, mental clarity, focus and concentration. I still remember the first time I took it and felt its power upon first use....
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