Healthy Food

  Miso is a traditional Japanese superfood that offers many health benefits, such as improving your digestive health and strengthening your immunity. To boost your immune system, follow the recipe below and make a batch of comforting pea miso soup. Miso: An immune-boosting superfood Miso is a thick paste…
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  Dietary supplements are made from different natural sources, but they have one common purpose: to support a person’s bodily functions and systems. Now, a recent study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates that supplements made from amla extract (Indian gooseberry) can support…
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  Cacao butter, also known as cocoa butter, is the edible vegetable fat that is pressed and extracted from cacao beans. This delicious superfood gives all chocolate-lovers a good reason to rejoice since it provides a healthy way to satisfy chocolate cravings. When added as an extra ingredient, cacao butter can give…
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  Americans are scared to death of infectious diseases (almost literally). Most people in this country believe that human babies are born with very weak immune systems, and that most humans would die as children without getting the entire CDC-recommended schedule of “childhood” vaccines. They would be…
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  By Derek Mitchell, University of Leeds Honey bees are under extreme pressure. The number of honey bee colonies in the US has been declining at an average rate of almost 40% since 2010. The biggest contributor to this decline is viruses spread by a parasite, Varroa Destructor. But this isn’t a…
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  Sesame seeds are crunchy seeds with a delicious nutty flavor. They are often added to bread and bagels or incorporated into culinary presentations to add visual interest. Sesame seed is the seed of Sesamum indicum, a plant that grows to about three to five…
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  Eating fruits offers tremendous health benefits – a fact supported by many studies. These are rich in vitamins and minerals, great for keeping diseases at bay, and have high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, which improves digestion, increases satiety, and lowers cholesterol. But did you know that some…
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  While many of us are awakening to the dangers (chemicals) that are in our food sources, not enough awareness is being made about some of the dangers that lie in over-the-counter vitamins. That’s right, some of your vitamins could be doing more harm than good. Finding the right supplements can be a tricky…
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  By Celina Pizarro(certified Holistic Life and Nutrition Coach,author of bestselling book You GLOW Girl!) When I first detoxed my body it was out of desperation. I had struggled for years with PMS symptoms: adult acne, irritability, headaches, back pain, bloating, weight gain, heavy flow, anxiety, poor sleep, memory…
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  If you are looking for a healthy drink to add to your diet, try kombucha. It is a fermented sugar tea that contains a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. This fermented beverage has been associated with many health benefits, such as reducing levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, preventing cancer, and improving the…
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