Healthy Food

Ever wondered why people exchange chocolate on romantic occasions? Long before Willie Wonka came around, it was known among the ancient Maya as the “food of the gods,” because chocolate, or cacao, can act as a powerful aphrodisiac that awakens the “love hormones” in the body, such as serotonin and dopamine. It has the power to…
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If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the amazing, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and wholesome legumes, snackable seeds, and more. “Whole” does not mean…
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Apples are among the most consumed fruits in the Western world, although some people don’t like the skin. Apple skin or peels are often discarded due to habit or preference by eaters, while others are worried about consuming potential pesticide residue or the natural wax coating that appears powdery on the peel. They’re certainly…
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If you're into health food, you may have heard of kombucha. Kombucha is a lightly fermented tea which has achieved considerable popularity among the healthy eating crowd. Advocates claim it enhances cognition, stimulates immune function, supports weight loss, can be applied as a therapy for almost any ailment, and even promotes longevity.…
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Other than being a popular cooking and baking ingredient, cinnamon has been known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. The distinct smell and flavor of cinnamon are from its oils, which are high in cinnamaldehyde – the compound responsible for the spice’s powerful effects on health and metabolism. High in…
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Spanish researchers believe that a Mediterranean diet enriched with coconut oil can help improve cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. AD is one of the most common types of dementia, accounting for around 60 to 70 percent of cases. This percentage increases dramatically with age. The disease is a progressive and…
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Hemp is a magnet for controversy largely because of its origins, which is often misunderstood. While hemp and marijuana are from the same Cannabis genus, they are genetically distinct forms of cannabis that are distinguished by their use and chemical composition, as well as differing cultivation practices used in their production.…
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Commercial food sources have become corrupted with genetically-modified foods, hormones/antibiotics, pesticides and neurotoxins. This is no way to keep your family healthy. Your food pantry should be stocked with healthy foods, and growing them yourself may be the only option left. If you are just beginning your food pantry,…
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Raspberries are a delicious, healthy treat that just so occurs to be a nutrient-rich superfood. But it might surprise you to learn that the plant’s leaves can offer just as many health benefits. While raspberry leaves have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for many health conditions, they are just beginning to find their…
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Cayenne pepper has been called “the king of medicinal plants” because it has been prized for thousands of years for its healing powers. The famed herbal healer Dr. Shulze said, “If you master only one medicinal plant in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than any other.” Cayenne should be used daily by anyone who…
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