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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Green Drinks or Powders

Posted on by Ben Greenfield

Green drinks or powders, just as the name implies, are food supplements made from a concentration or a combination of greens like spinach or kale, or edible marine plants like seaweed. Coming in convenient prepared form, it’s then very easy to integrate green drinks or powders into your diet to maximize their healthful goodness.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of green drinks or powders and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you include this source of hydration to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

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How to Workout Like an Olympic Champion

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The Full Body Workout You Need to Start Doing NOW!

The winter Olympic games are among us and as we see one chiseled athlete after another competing at what they do best it makes me want to reiterate to the fitness community what it really takes to have well defined muscles and slim waistline. I see one fitness blogger after another writing workout plans that tell you do hit the weights and do three sets of legs on one day, and three sets of another body part on another day.  The truth is getting a chiseled body doesn’t come with spending 15 minutes working out one or two body parts a day in the gym. Aside from eating healthy, you need to stimulate all the muscles in your body 3 times a week. A full body workout is especially useful for you 8-5ers who sit in an office all day waiting for that time you get to go to the gym to release energy.  Follow my 3 day full body workout routine below to ensure you hit all the right muscle groups in the right sequence.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Kombucha

Posted on by Ben Greenfield

Kombucha is a sweetened black tea drink that’s been fermented with the use of a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. This fermented drink’s origin can be traced back to Northeast China. Kombucha consumption then spread northwest to Russia in the early 1900s, and to Europe and the rest of the world from there. Known for its characteristic taste, kombucha is also touted for its manifold health benefits.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Coconut Water

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Coconut water is undoubtedly one of nature’s most invigorating drinks. A clear liquid with a characteristic sweet and slightly salty taste, coconut water has become one of the more favored drinks by consumers out there. Touted for its superb hydrating properties, coconut water offers an array of other health benefits as well.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of coconut water and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends that you include this source of hydration for your quest to Become Superhuman.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Soda Water

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Soda water is water into which low levels of pressurized carbon dioxide has been dissolved. Soda water has long been considered a wholesome alternative to regular water. Soda water has that characteristic fizz and slightly sour flavor which is why it is preferred by those who dislike the flat taste of plain still water. And aside from it being a zero-calorie drink, soda water offers a handful of other health benefits as well.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Filtered Water

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Welcome to the drinks section of the Superhuman Food Pyramid. In this series, we will explore the variety of drinks available to us, as well as their effect on our health. Today’s article will focus on the wholesome benefits of filtered water and some recommendations on how to maximize its use.

You probably are already aware that your body is made up chiefly of water. It goes without saying that the quality of water you consume on a regular basis has a profound impact on your overall health and wellness. Filtered water, just as its name implies, is water that’s been subjected through a variety of water filtration media for purposes of decontamination. Filtered water isn’t only free of contaminants, like sediments and potentially pathogenic microorganisms, but it is also devoid of noxious metals and chemicals that are commonly found in tap water, and even in some bottled water brands.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Commercial Flax Oil

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Commercial flax oil has become quite popular among health enthusiasts. But unlike cold press flax oil, the overall production practices, from farming of its raw material flax, to the subsequent extraction of the seeds’ edible oil, and even to the packaging methods used, all contribute to commercial flax oil’s unhealthy profile.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of commercial flax oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Pros and Cons of Celery

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Celery happens to be one of the go-to vegetables for dieters. Just like olives, celery too gets included in cocktail drinks. Though we’ve come to know celery in such light, this vegetable actually has a lot to offer nutritionally. But while this is the case, there are certain considerations that have to be taken into account prior to including celery in measurable amounts in your diet.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Regular Ice Cream

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Regular ice cream is one of America’s most favored sweet treats. This product is so widely available that it’s sold even in school cafeterias where children can readily purchase it. We’ve long been eating regular ice cream making it sometimes difficult to grasp the idea that continued consumption of this product actually has profound undesirable effects to the body.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of regular ice cream and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Negative Effects of Milk Chocolate

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Much like regular ice cream, milk chocolate, too, is one of the most loved American dessert treats. But quite unlike dark chocolate, milk chocolate contains ingredients that make it an unhealthy food choice. Though easier to find and certainly much cheaper than its healthier dark chocolate counterpart, milk chocolate should be avoided if you want to reach your health and wellness goals.

Read further and discover more about the negative effects of milk chocolate and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you avoid this source of dietary fats.

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