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Missing the sun? Get the glow with Shine

Low vitamin D intake is considered a major public health concern across the globe. In fact, vitamin D deficiency is estimated to affect almost 50% of the population worldwide. An estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups, have a vitamin D deficiency.

What to make for your Oscar party

We are always ready for an excuse to throw a party. An Oscar party presents the perfect opportunity to have friends over, try out some fun clean recipes, and drool over all of the celebrity fashion (and hopefully another Jennifer and Brad run-in). And let’s be real here, with the Academy Awards on a Sunday, we aren’t trying to roll into Monday feeling lethargic and bloated.

How the 21-Day Cleanse can increase your energy

One of the most common issues people face today is ongoing fatigue. While you don’t need to give up your morning matcha latte, it would be nice not to need one to function. If you’re wondering if that’s even possible amidst the demands of daily life, we’re here to tell you that it absolutely is. You can increase your energy levels with the right tools.

Pumpkin pancakes your family will love

There’s nothing quite like a sweet, buttery stack of pancakes on a holiday (or just a weekend morning). We’ve given traditional pancakes a makeover by using cleanse-friendly ingredients and adding pumpkin for a tasty fall twist. Since this batter is made in the blender, you can whip these pumpkin pancakes up quickly, with all of the bragging rights of homemade.

What are adaptogens?

What are adaptogens and how can they help you live a healthy, energetic life? Keep reading to learn more about the health benefits of adaptogens. But what are adaptogens and how do they work?

What are the best adaptogens for anxiety?

Everyone in our modern world seems to be dealing with some form of stress. While some stress is necessary to help us stay alive, prolonged, chronic stress can contribute to many different health issues like leaky gut, adrenal burnout, insomnia, PCOS, anxiety, and more. What can we do about it? We can use adaptogens for anxiety!

Inside Clean: Fridge tour with Hannah

Here’s another look at a balanced fridge tour with Hannah Aylward, one of our regular blog contributors. She has tips on the fridge and pantry staples she can’t live without, and setting yourself up for success in the kitchen.

What are the benefits of fermented turmeric?

Turmeric has been taking the health and wellness scene by storm for years, (thousands of years, if you ask Ayurveda). Turmeric is a golden yellow root, commonly ground into a spice we most often associate with curry recipes. Here are some of the many reasons you should be using fermented turmeric in your daily routine.

Want to stay healthy all year long? Enter: the Maintenance Kit

The 21-Day Clean Program is a powerful health reset button. After finishing the program, we experience smoother digestion, better sleep, increased energy, brighter skin, and even a heightened feeling of personal strength. Not too shabby.

A breakdown of the glycemic index

You may have heard that some foods are higher on the glycemic index than others. Or maybe you’ve heard of “slow” carbs vs “fast” carbs. The glycemic index is a way of rating carbohydrate-containing foods based on how quickly they are digested and absorbed in the body. But what exactly does this mean?