Healthy Food

  Traditionally, passion flower is known to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety. Studies have shown that this herb may specifically reduce anxiety in people who are preparing to undergo dental treatment and outpatient surgeries. It may also help improve sleep quality with its sedative and anxiolytic properties.…
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  Herbs and spices are not medicine alternative, they’re medicine. You can fight inflammation and lower risk of diseases if you use the right herbs. Add herbs and spices to meals, smoothies, soups and teas. Here are 25 herbs and spices that fight inflammation and improve overall health: 1. Black pepper: This spice…
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  We still have so much to learn about the nature of our world and how living creatures communicate with each other. On very subtle, imperceptible levels, people, animals and even plants share information, giving us the ability to coexist. We don’t see it all or hear it all, but as technology catches up with our curiosity,…
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  The avocado (Persea americana) is a green, pear-shaped, single-seeded fruit that has gained popularity over the years because of its rich nutrient profile and amazing health benefits. Here are five best reasons to make avocados a part of your regular diet. Avocados are nutrient boosters Avocados contain…
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  While honey and sugar share similar degrees of sweetness, the differences in the way our bodies respond to them are profound. Technically, honey and sugar (sucrose) both exist because they are food for their respective species. In the case of sugarcane, a member of the the grass family (Poaceae) which includes…
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By Neenah Payne Although many people recommend coconut oil pulling, after watching the video Stop oil pulling & heal your teeth the easy way, I decided to switch to wheat grass juice powder. I chose a lemon wheatgrass that is juiced first, then dried to a powder, discarding the cellulose that humans…
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Goji berries are known by many names, such as “red diamonds” and “wolfberries.” Call them whatever you like, but these superfruits are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. These tasty little berries are native to China and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000…
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Cakes and cookies are sweet, delicious pleasures, but consuming too many sugary drinks and sweets can be bad for your well-being. In fact, the consumption of too much sugar is linked to different health conditions like diabetes and obesity. The health risks…
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  Many plants, including fruits and vegetables, are known for their medicinal properties. These properties come from active compounds called metabolites that plants produce either through metabolism or to aid in that process. Plant metabolites exhibit different activities; while some are able to fight inflammation or kill…
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Garlic and onions are a big deal – financially and healthwise. For example, did you know that U.S. farmers produce about 6.98 billion pounds of onions – generating $5-7 billion dollars in sales – every year? Garlic, although much lighter, has a total production of about 400 million pounds – every…
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