Category: Food Blogs
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Adaptogens: Stress-Relieving Herbs For Your Health
A common staple in Ayurvedic medicine, adaptogens are herbs that help to maintain and improve overall health by regulating the body’s stress levels. In the fast-paced lives that we lead, avoiding stress is nearly impossible. However, the concern arises when stress becomes chronic. Chronic stress can affect the body in a number of ways. This includes…
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Golden Berries: This Year’s Super Berries
Don’t let their small size fool you as golden berries are bursting with antioxidant benefits. Native to South America, golden berries (Peruvian ground cherries) are the latest berries being referred to as a superfood. They’re rich in fiber, vitamins, and polyphenols. Goldenberries are also a rare source of antioxidant withanolides. Due to its antioxidant value,…
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Why Kiwis Should Be On Your Grocery List
Kiwis used to be known as the Chinese Gooseberry – as it originally comes from the north of China and grew in the Yangtze River valley – but started to be known as the kiwi fruit after it was started being grown in New Zealand. Apparently, the name change took place in order to minimize…
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Moringa: The Next Big Superfood?
When it comes to the growing list of superfoods, moringa always seems to be at the top of the pile. Native to northern India, Moringa Oleifera has quickly become a favorite supplement among health enthusiasts. They often use it in the form of a powder, capsule, oil, or tea. Unlike most plants, all parts of…
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Plants To Grow For Glowing Skin
I for one can admit that I absolutely love a good beauty product. What’s more, I love natural beauty products. Scouring the last beauty buys, I’ve noticed how a lot of these products contain plants as their main ingredients. While plants can bring beauty and fresh air to your home, they can also help to…
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Fresh Coconut Kenyan Style Breakfast Muffins
Fresh coconut Kenyan-style breakfast muffins sound like a delicious way to start our mornings! Usually when we hear the word ‘muffin’ we automatically assume that it means fattening or unhealthy. Fortunately, I’ve discovered that Kenyans are very healthy people and take pride in eating a whole foods diet. Preparing a tray of muffins so you…
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Anti-Aging Teas You Need To Start Drinking
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What Does An Apple A Day Actually Do?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. How often were we told this by our parents growing up, with the hope that we’d end up eating more fruit? While the original proverb was eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread – the logic is still…
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Fried Foods Linked To Increased Mortality
For some of us, fried foods are meals solely reserved for cheat days or unending bus rides. However, for the remaining majority, fried foods are quick, cheap meals to be regularly enjoyed at lunch and dinner times. In fact, more than a third of American adults enjoy fried-food every day (1). While previous studies have…
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9 Good Things That Happen From Drinking A Daily Glass Of Wine
We’ve all heard that a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, but just how factual is it? With the growing need to adopt a healthier lifestyle, drinking alcohol can leave us feeling guilty. Thankfully, emerging research continues to highlight the benefits that come from moderately consuming alcohol. In fact, consuming a glass…