Healthy Food

  When your immune system isn’t functioning at its best, you’re more susceptible to infectious diseases like the common cold. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eating certain foods and spices can help boost your immune health. TCM refers to a 5,000-year-old system that uses natural…
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  By Daisy Luther Here’s my recommendation for your end-of-summer food preservation. First, you need 100 pounds of tomatoes (45 kilograms). Yes – 100 pounds, and more if you can get them. No other item of produce increases in nutrients when cooked and stored like tomatoes. Canning them is like loading…
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  Everyone knows that organic is the healthier choice. Now, new evidence sheds even more light on just how important it is to eat organic food. A groundbreaking study suggests that you can significantly cut down your risk of cancer just by eating organic. While organic food tends to be more expensive, this landmark…
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  Eating Indian gooseberries (Phyllanthus emblica) brings many health benefits to metabolism. A study indicates that the extract of this fruit can help treat or even prevent metabolic syndrome. Patients with metabolic syndrome suffer from the following cardiovascular-related conditions:- Obesity- Insulin resistance-…
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  Cacao is a powerful medicinal substance used since ancient times. Researchers have now gathered evidence of its proven health benefits. Raw cacao powder has recently gained popularity among health food enthusiasts, but cacao concoctions have been used as a…
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  Also known as L-tryptophan, tryptophan is an amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins. In infants, it is important for normal and healthy growth. In adults, it maintains nitrogen balance. Tryptophan is also needed to make niacin, which is important for producing the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin…
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  Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood belonging to the same family of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. This family includes other well-known superfoods like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Kale lives up to the reputation of its cousins thanks to its impressive health-enhancing…
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When you hear about all of the incredible health benefits of herbs like turmeric and ginger, it makes you wonder whether the cure to many of the seemingly insurmountable illnesses facing mankind could be growing in a jungle somewhere on our planet, just waiting to be discovered. And right now, there’s one exotic plant that…
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  If you’re looking for the perfect food to kick off your healthy diet, you can never go wrong with the humble avocado. This green fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals that all contribute to better heart health, weight control and even healthy aging. Best of all, there are many exciting ways to…
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  Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 1.7 million new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and about 606,880 of them will be fatal. South African leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) But all hope is not…
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