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Whether you love or despise their flavor — and people tend to be firmly in one camp or the other — the health benefits of beets are truly outstanding. These deeply colored root vegetables are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that are incredibly beneficial for human health. They are one of the … Read more
Green tea is often referred to as the healthiest beverage on the planet. It’s even been called the “ultimate” anti-aging beverage— one that has been consumed for thousands of years. Not every superfood (or super-beverage in this case) can live up to all the hype surrounding it, but green tea has no trouble in doing … Read more
There are two primary proteins in your skin involved in keeping it healthy and young-looking: collagen which gives skin firmness, and elastin which keeps skin tight. While other ingredients, most notably red maple leaf extract, are ideal for boosting the elastin, vitamin C may be the superstar amongst the stars for boosting collagen. And that’s … Read more
Medical mushrooms are finally getting the wide recognition they deserve as some of the most super of all “super foods.” Yet some varieties, such as maitake mushroom, are still flying under the radar in these parts of the world despite their amazing health benefits. Maitake mushrooms are often referred to as the “king of mushrooms” … Read more
Rosehips are small, amazing “fruits” with incredible health benefits that few people know about. They come from the same plant as the beautiful rose blossoms so many love but completely outshine their counterparts when it comes to health-boosting properties. In fact, rosehips have shone in traditional medicine for hundreds (and likely thousands) of years and … Read more
If you’ve never heard of amla, also known as Indian Gooseberry, you’re not alone. However, this small, tart fruit from southeast Asia has been cherished in Ayurvedic medicine for eons. In more recent years, it has been gaining mass attention from nutrition experts and researchers alike, and for good reason. Amla is packed with antioxidants, … Read more
Triphala is an ancient herbal preparation that is a staple in Ayurvedic medicine. It is one of the most revered Ayurvedic formulas of all time and is made from a combination of plants all native to India. Like so many other ancient “remedies”, modern research is now confirming numerous traditional triphala benefits and discovering new … Read more
The term “superfood” is thrown around rather casually these days. However, there’s one natural ingredient that certainly merits the term and your close attention: black cumin seed oil. (Also known as black seed oil.) Read on more to discover why the likes of modern scientists, Egyptian queens, Ayurvedic doctors, and health enthusiasts love the universally … Read more
Sometimes it’s the simplest ingredients that pack the biggest punch. This holds true for garlic, lemon, and ginger— a trio that have potent health benefits separately and give your body an even bigger disease-fighting boost when combined into a “super tonic”. There’s nothing exotic about this trio (though ginger is technically a tropical plant). You … Read more
The ‘Holy Grail’ of eating well may be to consume healthy foods that leave you feeling full and satisfied after eating. This is perhaps the best way to both eat the right amount of food for your body and to avoid filling up on nutrient-less “junk” foods. In fact, foods that fill you up and … Read more