Healthy Food

In the food world, the color green is synonymous with healthy. We even say, “be sure to eat your greens”. And for good reason… the green color of many vegetables is due to the presence of carotenoids (which are strong antioxidants). Most green vegetables also contain chlorophyll (which helps fight off cancer and increases liver and detox…
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Did you know that the average man should drink about four liters of water per day, and the average woman should drink about three liters of water per day? Most people fall drastically short when it comes to drinking the right amount of water in a day. Yet water is a basic necessity of life, so it’s important to drink a sufficient amount…
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Cumin is an incredible spice with many culinary uses. Studies even suggest that cooking with cumin regularly can help boost your overall well-being, from your digestion to your heart health. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) originated in the Middle East and it belongs to the same family as carrots and parsley. Cumin seeds, which is what you…
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While artichokes feature a nutty, mild flavor when properly prepared, their interlocking leaves and armor-plated appearance convey the perception that they are the “tough customers” of the food world. And, when it comes to defending your health, it turns out that artichokes really do live up to their intimidating appearance. These…
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You may think that the pineapple is just a delicious tropical fruit, but it actually offers significant health benefits. Pineapples have been used in folk medicine since ancient times. Indeed, the health benefits of pineapples are so strong that it can even help the body fight off chronic diseases, such as inflammatory conditions and even…
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Thanks to the fermentation craze, fizzy, probiotic-forward drinks such as kefir and kombucha are the elixirs of choice in health food circles. Originating in the Caucasus Mountains and derived from the Turkish word keyif, meaning “feeling good,” kefir is a nutrient-dense, milk-based drink packed with protein, B vitamins, potassium…
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It said that God/Nature gives us exactly what we need. Also it said that very often the things that are “in our face” infiltrating our environment, like some of those “weeds” we complain about, are exactly the things that are needed by society. Thank you God for the dandelion, the queen of blood purification and the latest “star” in…
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According to the American Heart Association (AHA), death from cardiovascular disease could be reduced by 1.2 million people over the next decade if Americans limited their sodium intake to just 1,500 milligrams. Dieticians and health experts are quick to recommend a low sodium diet. Doctors often say that salt intake is a leading cause of…
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Chocolate comes in many forms: dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate – even milk chocolate. But if you’re looking for the healthiest chocolate among the bunch, look no further than dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is made up of around 50 to 90 percent cocoa solids and no milk solids. This gives dark chocolate the…
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Cool and tart lemonades are ideal refreshments for the hot summer months. But foodies and dietitians alike find that adding ground turmeric and ginger slices to lemonade creates a potent immune-boosting drink capable of fighting inflammation and protecting against infections like the flu. In one of her articles published online,…
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