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Raw cacao is a true superfood and has been for several thousand years. Unfortunately, the benefits of cacao powder often get buried beneath loads of sugar and additives or heavy processing. However, if you were to eat pure cacao (or even cocoa powder) every day, your body would benefit from a huge amount of antioxidants … Read more
The health benefits of mushrooms may be as extensive as there are mushroom types — and there are about 10,000 different mushroom types out there! Mushrooms (fungi) are interesting forms of life. They pop up, seemingly overnight, seemingly out of nowhere. And they’re not green, they don’t have leaves or roots, and they never form … Read more
Humble vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower often get pushed to the side in favor of the latest superfood, but you might be surprised at the impressive array of health benefits these cruciferous vegetables have. Cultivated since as early as 4000-5000 BC, cruciferous veggies actually have an impressive history. Not only have they been a dietary … Read more
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. However, chronic inflammation is an ongoing state of inflammation that lasts for months or even years. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as injuries, infections, autoimmune disorders, exposure to toxins in products and the air, poor diet, lack of … Read more
Ginger is a powerful spice to have on hand in your cupboard. It has been used since ancient times for food and health and is a cousin to one of the most well-known superfoods— turmeric. A potent digestive tonic, ginger is full of plant compounds that can calm inflammation, support brain function, and potentially fight … 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
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
The top 9 astaxanthin benefits such as combating wrinkles and age spots to fighting menopause symptoms, and how to best consume astaxanthin.
Nearly 10% of adults in the United States aged 65 and older have some form of dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. And sadly, those numbers are only expected to grow, with projections showing that dementia cases will double by 2060. Here’s the good news—while genetics play a role, your lifestyle (particularly your … Read more
Taking care of liver health is one of the most important – yet overlooked – keys to living long and well. Around ⅓ of all adults now have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver. A great number of adults are not even aware they have this condition, … Read more