Healthy seeds contain all the nutrients and power to produce plants hundreds of times their size, and so it makes perfect sense to hijack that potential yourself by adding some to your diet. Seeds are rich in unsaturated fats and much-needed vitamins and minerals. The question is really not whether you should get a little seedy, it’s which seeds you should go for – and the … [Read more...] about 5 Healthy Seeds and How to Eat Them
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10 Powerful Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
1. Improved Memory For years, it’s been suggested that eating lots of turmeric is a reason why seniors in India have much lower rates of Alzheimer’s than Americans. Now, a study at the University of California Los Angeles may help to explain the link. Among 40 people ages 50–90, those who took a curcumin supplement daily improved their memory, according to standard tests, by … [Read more...] about 10 Powerful Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin
Easy & Inexpensive Indoor Gardening
As the growing season moves from the height of splendor to cooler months, you may not want to give up on growing food. It’s a great way to eat healthy, focus on sustainability goals and there is a certain amount sheer satisfaction when adding homegrown foods to the kitchen table. Indoor gardening doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Taking small seeds to soil, … [Read more...] about Easy & Inexpensive Indoor Gardening
Improve Your Thyroid Health with 7 Delicious Foods
Is your thyroid making you fat, sad and tired? It’s possible. It is estimated that as many as 27 million people suffer from a thyroid condition – mostly from an underactive thyroid condition called hypothyroidism. And some studies show that even mild thyroid impairment may result in cognitive impairment. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck … [Read more...] about Improve Your Thyroid Health with 7 Delicious Foods
7 Foods to Protect Your Liver
Artichokes Artichokes are rich in cynarin, chlorogenic acid and other compounds that boost the liver’s detox pathways, protect against oxidative stress and reduce the risk of damage. It’s also high in inulin, which stimulates components of the immune system. Try this: Steam whole artichokes then serve with warm olive oil infused with rosemary and garlic; toss chopped … [Read more...] about 7 Foods to Protect Your Liver
8 Delicious Ways to Eat Your Zinc
Zinc isn’t the best-known dietary mineral, but it’s necessary for a variety of essential processes in the body, including proper immune function, cell growth, wound healing, and insulin activity. And because it plays a crucial role in prostate health, testosterone production, and sexual function, zinc is especially important for men. Several factors influence how well your … [Read more...] about 8 Delicious Ways to Eat Your Zinc
5 Delicious Summer Superfoods
Who needs those fancy (hard-to-find and pricey) superfoods? Summer’s best fruits and vegetables are packed with all the healing nutrients you need. Here are five of our favorites, with simple recipes for any occasion. Swiss Chard It’s loaded with beta-carotene, lutein, and other antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and protect eye … [Read more...] about 5 Delicious Summer Superfoods
7 Important Anti-Viral Foods
Since ancient times herbs and foods have been used for their anti-viral abilities. Bone broth is known for its ability to remedy many issues. Fermented foods are also celebrated as an important addition to any healthy diet. Anti-viral foods and tips for consuming them. 1. Black Tea Is rich in a group of pathogen-fighting compounds that can protect against a … [Read more...] about 7 Important Anti-Viral Foods
Bone Broth Facts and 3 Easy Recipes
Have you heard about bone broth? If not, you may be living under a rock and should evaluate some of your life choices! Of course you've heard about it! It's either the world's cure for all types of illnesses, or simply a tasty excuse of spending more time in the kitchen. In either case, there's lots of information about what it is, what it does, how to make … [Read more...] about Bone Broth Facts and 3 Easy Recipes
6 Important Fermented Foods To Add To Your Diet
Fermented foods are key for better digestion and improved gut bacteria. Here’s how to top up without retooling your diet. To lose weight or gain muscle, the foods you eat will determine your success. But what you eat also has a big influence on how you feel, and new research shows that eating more fermented foods – like kimchi and sauerkraut – can help relieve feelings of … [Read more...] about 6 Important Fermented Foods To Add To Your Diet