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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
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
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
When it comes to your skin, it’s not about trying to look like you’re 21 if you’re 51. Instead, it’s about trying to look as young as you ought to look, right? On that note, there’s bad news and great news. Stated directly, the bad news is that many, perhaps most, people today have skin … 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
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
Lycopene is a phytonutrient that is far more powerful than many people realize. It’s most “famous” for being present in tomatoes and adding to their nutritional benefits but is also found in other whole foods and truly packs a punch. For more on this under-the-radar compound, here’s a look at what lycopene is, the top … 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