JC Skaggs is a yoga teacher and entrepreneur in Los Angeles. He has been vegan for more than six years and has a passion for herbalism and especially for Ayurveda, yoga's sister science of eating and daily routines in alignment with one's unique constitution. His mission in writing is to empower people to improve their health and in turn their planet's health. His favorite publication other than The Beet is Yale Environment 360.
JC Skaggs
Why I Don’t Eat Protein Powder. How to Get Enough Protein from Food
The plant-based protein market was recently valued at $16.5 billion and is forecasted to triple, to $40.5 billion by 2025, with a myriad of varieties of vegan protein powder on the market. If you want to avoid soy, you have plenty of choices, whether you prefer pea- or rice- or hemp-based protein or some combination...
These 5 Fruits and Vegetables Lose Their Nutrients If Cooked Too Much
Whether you're a beginner cook or a restaurant-level chef, everyone who adds heat to vegetables wants to maximize the immune-boosting nutrients in their meals these days. The easiest way to do that is to not overcook or overheat your vegetables, and these five foods especially suffer when they spend too much time in hot water.
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5 Antiviral Teas, Tinctures and Oils to Protect Your Immune System
You may be surprised to learn that some of the herbal teas, tinctures, and oils you have on hand have antiviral properties. There are a few things to look for when buying items that contain these essences. When purchasing your teas or herbal drops, buy organic for the best possible protection against viruses. Organic
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Nipsey Hussle’s Documentary on Dr. Sebi Now Being Finished by Nick Cannon
“This is how the health care hustle works: We bring you in—you’re sick—we start you on treatment protocols that are many times more toxic than what we're treating you for…” Thus begins the narrative for the trailer of Nick Cannon’s upcoming documentary Strong Enemies—The Untold Case of Dr. Sebi.
Cannon released the trailer this spring, on the ...