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Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs used today and has been since ancient times. You may be familiar with it as a “sleep tea,” but there are many more incredible health benefits of chamomile that are lesser known. German chamomile is the most frequently used type of chamomile and has outstanding properties for … Read more
Mango is a highly popular tropical fruit, even earning the nickname “king of fruits”. And research is showing that this nickname could just as easily refer to the fantastic benefits of mangoes as it could to the delicious flavor. Mangoes are without a doubt one of the most nutritious whole foods, particularly where vitamins are … Read more
By now you’ve likely heard about the root spice turmeric and how it provides you some very powerful health benefits. However, unlike many other food fads that have come and gone over the past few decades (anyone remember the “oat bran craze” of the late 80s?), turmeric has a long history to back up its … Read more
There’s no doubt that green, orange, red, and other brightly colored fruits and vegetables are packed full of nutrients. Maybe you’ve even heard the phrase “eat the rainbow” used to describe a nutrient-rich way of eating. However, there’s a whole group of plant foods not typically thought of that should also be included in your … Read more
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
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
Resveratrol is a powerful plant compound that many people have heard of — mostly in association with grapes and red wine. It has become well-known for promoting heart health, but you may be surprised at the number of other health-boosting benefits resveratrol has. It supports your body from the inside out (like many plant compounds … 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
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
There’s no doubt that whole fruits and vegetables are a key component of a healthy diet. However, if you commonly peel your produce, you may be missing out on the most nutrient-packed part! Peels are commonly regarded as something to be thrown away (or hopefully composted). Only those with an easily chewable texture and mild … Read more