Healthy Food

  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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  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 50 million people around the world are living with dementia. This life-altering condition is not considered a “normal” part of aging. But the good news: lifestyle choices can protect your brain health – as you age – and help you to avoid the devastating…
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Fresh fruits and vegetables are full of nutrients that keep you healthy. But did you know that microgreens also have incredible nutritional profiles? Microgreens are young vegetable greens first introduced to the Californian restaurant scene in the 1980s. These aromatic greens,…
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Nothing could be more beautiful or poetic than when a healing food actually looks like the organ system it nourishes and heals in the body. While commonly viewed as mere coincidence or an act of extraordinary randomness, it is difficult to acknowledge the exquisite…
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  The American Cancer Society shows that cancer is considered the second most common cause of death in the United States. It is characterized by the uncontrolled development of abnormal cells harming your body in different ways. There are multiple types of cancer such as skin, breast, ovarian, lung, pancreatic,…
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  People have been consuming cereal grains such as rice, corn, and oats for many years. Most early civilizations were formed mainly because of domesticating grains, allowing people to evolve from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and start forming societies. Grains are considered a staple by many since it enhances satiety. Due to…
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  Melissa Copeland is the creator of the popular vegan food blog The Stingy Vegan, where she specializes in healthy, delicious cooking on the cheap. She’s also the author of the book 30-Minute Frugal Vegan Recipes, featuring budget-friendly, plant-based meals for the busy home cook. Following we present an excerpt with her…
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  Mother Nature is brilliant in her capacity to create natural healing opportunities. One such way is the ever-important bee and its beautiful by-products: bee pollen and royal jelly. Bee Pollen Facts The title of “worker bee” is appropriately termed given the lengths to which bee pollen is…
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  Quinoa is often touted as a healthier alternative to rice. But what are the exact differences between the two foods in terms of nutrient content and health benefits? Rice comes in two forms. Brown rice undergoes hulling but remains unprocessed. White rice goes through polishing and milling processes that deplete…
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