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  Many of us never really cared about gardening. The whole “start a home garden” trend seemed like another part of the organic eating phase. If you’re still on the fence about starting your own garden because you don’t buy into the organic trend, be sure there are many more thinking alike.…
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  Arsenic poisoning from drinking water is still a health concern for 137 million people in more than 70 countries around the world. But a new filtration system created by Australian researchers could be the cheap and easy technology required to help solve this huge health issue – and best of all, it…
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Where do honey bees come from? A study from researchers at the University of California, Davis and UC Berkeley clears some of the fog around honey bee origins. The work could be useful in breeding bees resistant to disease or pesticides. UC Davis postdoctoral researcher Julie…
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About 1 in 133 Americans has some form of gluten intolerance. While it’s an easily fixable condition, many people wait for 6 to 10 years to be diagnosed. The vast majority of people with the condition will never be diagnosed. That’s a shame when you…
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by Alanna Ketler We all know that people are eating a lot of fast food, and in many cases a lot more than they should! In fact, some experts recommend no fast food at all, as it virtually isn’t going to do your body any favours –…
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  If there’s one thing we all know by now, it’s that food really is medicine. What you put into your body has perhaps the most profound impact on your overall health; there’s little dispute about the negative consequences of a bad diet. But when it comes to the good things a healthy diet can do for…
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  What is Maca Powder? Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable which belongs to the brassicaceae (mustard) family and mostly found in powdered form. It is grown in the mountainous regions of Peru and has been used for over thousands of years for its medicinal properties and benefits. It comes in…
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  This Avocado Basil Pesto is vegan and popping with flavor! The avocado gives it a nice creamy base, but doesn’t take away from that rich basil flavor you know and love. Try this as a dairy-free pesto on just about any pasta cooked or raw. You can also use it as a condiment on just about anything. Did you…
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  Apart from animal rights, the main reason people decide to go vegan is usually to slim down and become more energized. Typically, vegans are up to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters. Perhaps this is why there’s a new trend in professional sports that has more athletes changing their diets and going vegan. Here…
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An estimated 34 percent of U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome. Having this condition and its symptoms significantly increases the risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart health problems and other conditions. But, what does this have to do with eating avocado? The…
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