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It’s fair to say that medicinal mushrooms are finally getting the recognition they deserve as “super shrooms”. But some varieties, like maitake mushroom, are still flying under the radar in spite of their incredible health benefits. Maitake, sometimes nicknamed “king of mushrooms”, is both delicious and nutritious. It’s filled with powerful nutrients and plant compounds … 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
Antioxidants are powerful natural compounds with many antiaging and health-boosting properties. Quercetin is a specific antioxidant with some incredible, proven health benefits. Quercetin is likely the most well-researched antioxidant to date. Studies have revealed that it can enhance immunity and heart health, lower inflammation, and even fight cancer. Quercetin is also one of the most … Read more
The thought of maple trees may conjure up an image of majestic fall color or delicious, sweet syrup. You may even picture the “helicopters” that flutter down from the branches in summer or fall. What most people don’t realize about maple trees, however, is that there are fantastic health benefits packed into the sap, leaves, … Read more
The top 9 astaxanthin benefits such as combating wrinkles and age spots to fighting menopause symptoms, and how to best consume astaxanthin.
The benefits of aloe vera were once more widely known than they are today. You see, six thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians regarded aloe vera as a miracle plant. They used it in many ways, from treating burns to reducing fever. A few millennia later, Cleopatra herself used aloe in her daily skin treatments. … Read more
Small yet mighty, chia seeds could well be considered a tiny superfood. Once mostly famous for putting the green on Chia Pets, it’s the health benefits of chia seeds that are really catching attention today. Easy to add to your diet, these little black seeds are filled with nutrients that are good for your digestion, … Read more
Flaxseeds are one of the oldest cultivated foods to be used for their health-promoting benefits and absolutely deserve a spot at the top of the superfood seed list, right next to hemp seeds and chia seeds. Despite their small size, flaxseeds are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that have numerous benefits for … 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
Plants contain numerous compounds that are beneficial for human health. That’s why eating a plant-based diet is one of the “secret weapons” for better health and longevity. As research has progressed, certain compounds have been identified and highlighted for their particularly significant health benefits. Flavonoids are a great example of this. They occur naturally in … Read more