The KOR Journal

Plant-powered nutrition, wellness tips, and healthy routines.
When Should You Take a Wellness Shot? Morning, Before Meals, or Around Your Workout?
When Should You Take a Wellness Shot? Morning, Before Meals, or Around Your Workout?
Wondering when to take a wellness shot? Learn the best times to enjoy wellness shots for energy, immunity, digestion, and exercise recovery—plus how to build a routine you'll actually stick... Read more...
Sea Buckthorn Berry Benefits: Why This Ancient Superfood Is Trending in Modern Wellness
Sea Buckthorn Berry Benefits: Why This Ancient Superfood Is Trending in Modern Wellness
Some wellness trends appear overnight. Others have been thousands of years in the making. Sea buckthorn berry may be having a moment on social media, but this bright orange superfood... Read more...
Magnesium for Recovery: Why This Essential Mineral Supports Muscle Recovery, Sleep, and Performance
Magnesium for Recovery: Why This Essential Mineral Supports Muscle Recovery, Sleep, and Performance
When it comes to post-workout recovery, most people focus on protein, hydration, and electrolytes. But one essential mineral deserves a spot in every recovery routine: magnesium. Magnesium plays a critical... Read more...
Healthy Summer Habits: 5 Easy Ways to Stay Active, Hydrated & Feel Your Best
Healthy Summer Habits: 5 Easy Ways to Stay Active, Hydrated & Feel Your Best
Discover healthy summer habits that support hydration, movement, nutrition, and wellness. Simple tips for a healthier summer lifestyle. Read more...
6 Inventive Ways to Add More Turmeric to Your Diet
6 Inventive Ways to Add More Turmeric to Your Diet
Turmeric is an effective anti-inflammatory with antioxidant potential. Ready to sneak it into your day? Here are 5 easy ways from our team of experts. Read more...
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Good Gut Health Foods to Always Keep in Your Kitchen
Excellent gut health is everything. Not only do good gut health foods contribute to overall proper digestive health, but the foods you put into your body contribute to overall well-being. Read more...
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12 Refreshing Ideas of What to Do With Coconut Water
Wondering what to do with coconut water other than drink it plain?   This potassium-rich drink is a bit of a chameleon when it comes to how many ways it can... Read more...
7 Ways Turmeric Benefits Your Body You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
7 Ways Turmeric Benefits Your Body You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Turmeric benefits the body in many ways. Whether you drink it in a shot or take it in a capsule, its anti-inflammatory properties will help you from head to toe Read more...
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6 Adaptogens That Live Up to The Hype
Ready to add adaptogens to your wellness routine? Here are the top adaptogens recommended by our favorite wellness experts.  Read more...
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6 Inventive Ways to Add More Ginger to Your Diet
Looking to access ginger health benefits? We reached out to the experts for their favorite ways to sneak this superfood into their wellness routine.  Read more...
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10 Simple Tricks for Boosting Energy While Intermittent Fasting (Promise)
Intermittent fasting called and said it would no longer like to be called a “diet.” Excuse you, but intermittent fasting (IF), would much prefer to be called an “eating pattern.” Read more...
What are the Best Passionflower Benefits?
Learn more about passionflower benefits and how it may calm your mind and your anxiety.  Read more...
7 Easy Examples of Mindfulness To Try in Your Life
Not into meditation but want some fresh examples of mindfulness? Our post has seven ideas to inspire your next mindfulness move. Read more...
What Are The Healthiest Berries to Eat?
Check out our list of some of the healthiest berries to keep in your kitchen. Discover the nutritional profile and health perks of these antioxidant-rich foods! Read more...
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The Thoughtful Holiday Gift Guide for 2020
Our holiday gift guide for 2020 makes it easy to buy unique gifts for everyone on your list. You’ll find a variety of useful and sustainable gifts on our list. Read more...
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Your Ultimate Guide on How to Use Ginger Root
Want to know how to use ginger root in every way possible? This post is for you. Learn how to drink it, eat it, and apply it to make the... Read more...
Apple Cider Vinegar Shots: Benefits, Risks & What the Research Shows
Discover the health effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV) shots — including blood sugar, digestion, and safety considerations — backed by scientific research. Read more...
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5 Easy Breezy Plant-Based Recipes for Perfecting Your Summer Picnic
Summer is just around the corner, and outdoor picnics are sure to make their way into your plans. Of course, you’ll want to pack foods that are light, cooling, and... Read more...
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11 Expert-Approved Ways to Fuel Your Body Better
 Want to know how to keep yourself feeling your very best? Here are 11 unexpected ways you could be fueling your body better, according to the experts. Read more...
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10 Itty Bitty Changes You Can Make to Rev Up Your Energy Levels
In theory, the 21st century was supposed to make our lives easier: instant communication, unlimited virtual possibilities, and high-speed, well... everything. Ironically, though, it’s the things that were meant to... Read more...
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This is Why You Feel Sick and Tired All the Time, According to Experts
It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit sluggish when you get back to your desk after lunch, but if you describe the hours of 8am-10pm as “the ol’ midday slump,”... Read more...
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How to Manage Stress in Life with Food, Herbs & More
Everyone learns how to manage stress in life differently. For a more natural approach, consider these foods, herbs, spices, and more to curb your stress.  Read more...
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A Guide to the Best Ingredients for Natural Women’s Health
Ready for some natural women’s health options that don’t require a prescription? Learn more here about nature’s best ingredients for overall wellness. Read more...
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Here’s How to Boost Immunity the Natural Way
Learn how to boost immunity with natural lifestyle habits you can do every day. With flu season coming, you’ll want all the immunity boosters you can get! Read more...
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11 Powerful Ways to Enjoy National Relaxation Day
Are you ready to relax? National Relaxation Day is August 15.  Yep, that’s an actual day. Even better, this year it falls on a Saturday. That makes it the perfect... Read more...
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What’s the Importance of Gut Health?
How much do you think about the importance of gut health?   As it turns out, your gut health — also known as your gut microbiome — has a lot to do with... Read more...
Mindfulness and Eating: 5 Tips for Getting It Right
Mindfulness and Eating: 5 Tips for Getting It Right
We’ve got five suggestions for you to incorporate mindfulness into your eating routine that are simple and come straight from the experts. Check ‘em out here. Read more...
6 Benefits of Vitamin D: New Research on the Sunshine Vitamin
6 Benefits of Vitamin D: New Research on the Sunshine Vitamin
What exactly are the benefits of vitamin D in terms of human health? We reached out to our team of experts for their thoughts – here’s what they said. Read more...
Gut Feelings: 6 Wellness Experts Agree on the Link between Gut and Mood
Gut Feelings: 6 Wellness Experts Agree on the Link between Gut and Mood
We believe so deeply in the link between gut health and mood, we reached out to the experts to learn more about how your gut syncs with your mental health.... Read more...
Build a Better Salad: How to Get the Most Out of Your Bowl of Greens
Build a Better Salad: How to Get the Most Out of Your Bowl of Greens
At the center of most wellness routines is filling your plate with plant-based foods. For many people, the easiest way to do that is by adding a salad (or two)... Read more...
The Magic of a Morning Routine: 6 Expert Tips for Setting Up Your Day for Success
The Magic of a Morning Routine: 6 Expert Tips for Setting Up Your Day for Success
If you’ve been starting your day by reaching for your phone, you may want to try out some of these calming, yet energizing tips from our team of experts. Read more...
Warning: These 6 Bad Habits Might Be Zapping All Your Energy
Warning: These 6 Bad Habits Might Be Zapping All Your Energy
Feel like you’re running on empty? If you’ve been feeling any less than your very best, these six bad habits might just be the reason why. Read more...
6 All Natural Solutions for Managing Acid Reflux
6 All Natural Solutions for Managing Acid Reflux
Ready to keep that dreaded burning, burping sensation at bay? Here are six all natural tips for beating acid reflux once and for all. Read more...
Hit the Reset Button with These 9 Detox-Friendly Foods
Hit the Reset Button with These 9 Detox-Friendly Foods
Rather than eliminating foods as part of your detox, add these expert-approved foods to your diet for cleansing your system and rebooting your gut. Read more...
Apple Cider Vinegar Tea
7 Easy Ways to Access the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Ready to bring more apple cider vinegar into your life? Here are 7 easy ways to access the benefits of apple cider vinegar, according to the experts. Read more...
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Healthy Diet, Healthy Mind: 6 Tips for Eating for Improved Mental Health
 Ready to fuel your way to a better mood? We reached out to some of our favorite wellness experts to get their input on healthy eating for a healthy mind.... Read more...
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Harness the Power of Antioxidants with These 8 Free Radical-Fighting Foods
To make sure your diet is filled to the brim with free radical-fighting foods, we reached out to the experts about their favorite antioxidant-forward foods. Read more...
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These Unassuming Foods Can Help You Relax Right Now
 If relaxing is something that doesn’t always come naturally to you, try incorporating these expert-approved stress-relieving foods into your diet. Read more...
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How to Go on a Juice Cleanse without Becoming a Monster Person
Juice cleanses come with many benefits, including (but not limited to): increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables, pumping vitamins into your system, boosting your immunity, flushing away energy-zapping... Read more...
6 All-Natural Ways to Fight Seasonal Blues This Winter
6 All-Natural Ways to Fight Seasonal Blues This Winter
Beat seasonal blues by getting in touch with your primary care physician and following these all-natural tips from our team of experts. Read more...
6 Dietitians Reveal Their Secret to Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
6 Dietitians Reveal Their Secret to Staying Healthy Over the Holidays
To keep you on track this holiday season, we got in touch with our team of wellness experts for recommendations on how to stay healthy all winter long. Read more...
3 Things You Need to Know about the Vagus Nerve, According to Experts
3 Things You Need to Know about the Vagus Nerve, According to Experts
At a glance: The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve and travels from your brain to your gut. The vagus nerve supplies the stomach with nerves and is a... Read more...
6 Comforting (Yet Healthy) Foods to Help You Unwind at the End of a Long Day
6 Comforting (Yet Healthy) Foods to Help You Unwind at the End of a Long Day
Ready to relieve stress the delicious way? Here are a few expert-recommended comfort foods for dinner that can help you unwind at the end of a long day. Read more...
7 Benefits of Acerola, The Superfood You Never Knew You Needed
7 Benefits of Acerola, The Superfood You Never Knew You Needed
Have you noticed acerola popping up in health stores and blogs? We got in touch with our team of experts to reveal why this superfruit is just so good for... Read more...
Let's Take a Sec to Learn about Cordyceps with Mushroom Expert Skye Chilton
Let's Take a Sec to Learn about Cordyceps with Mushroom Expert Skye Chilton
Ready to learn more about cordyceps? We got in touch with mushroom expert Skye Chilton to find out why this medicinal mushroom is so good for you. Read more...
Filling You in On Chlorophyll: Why Everyone is Grabbing for the Green Superfood
Filling You in On Chlorophyll: Why Everyone is Grabbing for the Green Superfood
What are the benefits of chlorophyll? We asked the experts why they turn to this naturally-occurring compound for boosting their wellness. Read more...
Mindfulness and Eating: 5 Tips for Getting It Right
Mindfulness and Eating: 5 Tips for Getting It Right
Mindfulness is a practice that deserves a place in every facet of your life. If you don’t already know what it is, the super Zen team at Headspace defines mindfulness... Read more...
Athlete, Father, and Inspiration – An Interview with Rugby All-Star Perry Baker
Athlete, Father, and Inspiration – An Interview with Rugby All-Star Perry Baker
Introducing, Perry Baker – KOR shot fan, one of the best rugby sevens players in the world, and an inspiration to the wellness community. Read more...
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6 Healthy Breakfasts You Can Make in 10 Minutes or Less
Nearly a quarter of Americans aren’t eating breakfast. Here are six quick, easy, and ultra healthy breakfasts you can squeeze into your busy morning (promise).  Read more...
5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting That Having Nothing to Do with Weight Loss
5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting That Having Nothing to Do with Weight Loss
Curious about the health benefits of intermittent fasting beyond weight loss? We reached out to the experts for why they love this eating pattern so much. Read more...