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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
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
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
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
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
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
Sulforaphane is a natural plant compound that has shown incredible health-boosting potential in numerous studies. It may help to lower inflammation, protect your heart and brain, and improve detoxification— all of which are key to combating many “modern day” ailments. In its natural form, sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables BUT you don’t have to … 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
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
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