Mangiferin, a polyphenol found in mango fruit and plant extracts, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Mangiferin has been shown to have beneficial effects on gastrointestinal health, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular health, and may have anticancer properties Continue reading
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Cancer is Now the Leading Cause of Death
Cancer has surpassed heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death in high-income countries, highlighting the urgent need to change the way this disease is prevented and treated. Rather than being a random result of DNA mutations, it’s possible that cancer could have much deeper roots that would be better targeted with natural therapies than toxicity Continue reading
10 Health Benefits Of Eating Romaine Lettuce
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Romaine Lettuce is such an important Super Food that a Greek island is named after it. Romaine lettuce is a delicious and crispy leafy green. In the United States, it’s primarily grown in California, making romaine lettuce widely available in the country throughout the year. Continue reading
Global Health Problems Reflect Our Disconnection from the Earth
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The film “Origins” shows how our modern lifestyle has caused us to lose our connection with the earth, resulting in so many of our global problems from environmental destruction to hunger and disease Continue reading
Super Energy Kale Soup
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Kale contains more than 45 unique flavonoids, which have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits Continue reading
How Avocado Can Help Improve Your Cholesterol, Heart, and Brain Health
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Avocados are an excellent source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy, while being low in fructose. They also provide close to 20 essential nutrients, including high levels of potassium Continue reading
What Are Eggplants Good For?
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Eggplants contain fiber, copper, B vitamins, vitamin K, and potassium
Eggplants are a rich source of antioxidant anthocyanins, which may help protect cell membranes in your brain Continue reading
The Unhealthiest of “Health Foods”
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Many of the foods commonly considered to be “health foods” are not good for your health
Eleven of the most common unhealthy “health foods” are discussed—including fruit juices, whole grains, agave nectar, vegetable oil and sports drinks Continue reading
Buckwheat – 9 Great Reasons to Know it, Plant it, Grow it and Eat it!
Buckwheat from the author’s own garden.
Buckwheat is one of those plants that may be unfamiliar to most Americans. It is a staple crop in parts of China, Russia and Eastern Europe, but is less well known to U.S. food consumers.
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Is Agave Nectar Good For You?
Is agave nectar good for you? With all the research done on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), consumers focused on eating healthier prefer “natural” sweetener options. Many believe that agave nectar is a healthy choice – and the sales reflect that.
What you may not know Continue reading
The Trouble Seniors Face Today with Their Health
Today I’ll finish off this three-part series on the troubles seniors face with nutrition. I’ll be covering what your primary needs are, how your nutrition needs change as you age, and where you can go for assistance.
Seniors have different nutritional needs than other people. Even if you’re in great shape, it’s still important Continue reading
The Double-Edged Sword of Constipation
Constipation is uncomfortable-physically and even just talking about it. Let’s just say it’s not high on the list of topics people want to discuss. It is, however, a problem that 63 million Americans will encounter.
The problem is exacerbated for seniors, who often experience higher rates of constipation. Continue reading
Prevent Wrinkles and Repair Your Skin with Beet Juice
The benefits of beet juice have been backed by countless studies, but it seems most people are unaware of its nutritional power.
These bright red root vegetables pack a variety of vitamins and minerals rarely found in such high concentrations within one food.
Beets became popular around the world in the 19th century when it was discovered they could be used to make sugar; the very first beet sugar plant was built in Poland. Continue reading
Fact or Myth: Can Umeboshi Reverse a Gallbladder Attack?
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The digestive health benefit of umeboshi – pickled plums – has been used in Asian culture for hundreds of years.
The ume plum is closely related to the apricot and is part of the Prunus mume family. Continue reading
How Eating a Grapefruit Could Kill You
Grapefruit is one of the healthiest foods you can eat—except that it could kill you.
The familiar citrus fruit is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. It is recommended not just as a food for optimum health, but also for weight loss. Not surprisingly, this has led to an increased popularity in grapefruit. But, Continue reading