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Danica Benninghoven
Danica started her wellness journey as a massage therapist, working along side chiropractors and physical therapists. She went on to work at American College of Healthcare Sciences, a school focused on the chemistry and biology behind nutrition and herbology. Danica has written for a wide variety of clients. She's researched and written about the benefits of nootropics and turkey tail mushrooms for supplement companies. She's guided parents struggling with troubled teens through content for an in-patient treatment center. For the beauty and cosmetic industries she's pushed for greener packaging and inspired readers to make conscious decisions about the impacts of their favorite products. Danica's dedicated herself to helping people's health and wellness for over a decade.
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By Danica Benninghoven
Sitting down with friends and family for a nightly meal
4 Surprising Benefits of Eating at Night
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Fenugreek seeds on a spoon with fresh Trigonella foenum-graecum plant
Fenugreek for Butt Growth
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Vitamin D capsules tablets
How Long Does It Take to Feel the Effects of Vitamin D Supplements?
Health
By Danica Benninghoven
Composition on a dark background of products containing folic acid, vitamin B9 - green leafy vegetables, citrus, beans, peas, nuts, yeast. Top view. Flat lay
Does Folic Acid Help Women That Have PCOS?
Health
By Danica Benninghoven
Man with a glass of soy milk.
Is Soy Milk Bad for Men?
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Dairy products. Sour cream, milk, cheese, egg, yogurt and butter
Vitamin Deficiency With Muscle Twitches
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Vitamin D.
Vitamins for a Herniated Disc
Health
By Danica Benninghoven
Raw beef steak with spices and herbs.
The Average Weight Loss on Low-Carb High-Protein Diets
Weight Management
By Danica Benninghoven
Quinoa veggie bowl of avocado, Edamame, tomatoes, corn, carrots, red cabbage and pomegranate seed
Non-Starving, 1200-Calorie Diet
Weight Management
By Danica Benninghoven
Fried Egg Sandwich
What Is Good to Eat for Breakfast on a 1,200-Calorie Diet?
Weight Management
By Danica Benninghoven
Fish oil pills
Best Vitamins to Take for Daily Energy for Men Over 40
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Food rich in omega 3 fatty acid and healthy fats. Healthy diet eating concept
What Vitamins Do You Need While Menstruating?
Health
By Danica Benninghoven
Fettucine with roasted  colorful vegetables and parsley  pesto
Link Between Carbohydrates and Muscle Growth
Fitness
By Danica Benninghoven
supplements
How to Take CoQ10 With Other Supplements
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
probiotics supplements
Recommended Dosage for Probiotics
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
oats pumpkin and sunflower seeds banana cookies
Side Effects of Starting a Gluten-Free Diet
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Bowl of granola with oat flakes, natural yoghurt, ananas and banana
What Is the Recommended Daily Amount of Potassium?
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Fit woman doing sports at home
Sugar After Workouts
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
bundle of baby carrots
Foods for a Healthy Spleen
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Stack of assorted donuts, copy space
4 Foods to Avoid During Your Period
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Glass of water with ice on the table in restaurant to illustrate 3 risky weight-loss strategies and obese water fasting results
What Is Water Fasting and How Can It Harm Your Health?
Health
By Danica Benninghoven
Sporty young woman serving strawberry protein shake in a glass jar in the kitchen at home.
Things to Put in Protein Shakes
Nutrition
By Danica Benninghoven
Motivated for success
How to Shed Water Weight
Weight Management
By Danica Benninghoven
Creative summer pattern made of fresh yellow cherry plums in pink bowl on gray concrete background
How to Restore the pH Balance in Your Body
Nutrition
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