What are Pomegranates?
In China, pomegranates symbolize longevity. The Persians thought it made their warriors invincible. In Ayuvedic medicine, pomegranates are used as a remedy to treat a variety of ailments. Long admired for its curative properties, this fruit is steeped in tradition, but pomegranate health benefits are grounded in fact.
What are Goji Berries?
Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are the fruit of the plants Lycium Barbarum and Lycium Chinense native to Asia and southeastern Europe. In traditional Chinese medicine, dietians have prescribed goji berries to treat kidney, liver or eye diseases. There has been a surge of attention on goji berries in recent years, and for [...]
What are Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are the tasty seeds produced by the desert plant Salvia Hispanica native to Mexico and Guatemala. Aztec warriors used chia seeds as their staple survival ration, and citizens of this ancient empire offered chia seeds as tribute to their rulers. The Aztecs believed that chia seeds came from the nose [...]
It’s a new year, and a new opportunity to get going on a healthy lifestyle. Here’s a list of the top 10 superfoods you can’t do without. Some of these are pretty popular and well-known, but don’t be mistaken – there’s a good reason why your mother told you to eat your broccoli. It’s packed [...]
Green tea ice cream is a popular Japanese dessert that is just starting to take off in North America. It’s still hard to find in stores, and you’d usually have to travel to a specialty Asian market or restaurant to have a chance at trying it. With a few simple ingredients you can easily make [...]
A new acai study which has won top honors during the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine has uncovered very promising evidence that incorporating acai into your diet improves vascular health, lowers fasting blood sugar levels, and lowers bad cholesterol.
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What are Pomegranates?
In China, pomegranates symbolize longevity. The Persians thought it made their warriors invincible. In Ayuvedic medicine, pomegranates are used as a remedy to treat a variety of ailments. Long admired for its curative properties, this fruit is steeped in tradition, but pomegranate health benefits are grounded in fact.
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What are Goji Berries?
Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are the fruit of the plants Lycium Barbarum and Lycium Chinense native to Asia and southeastern Europe. In traditional Chinese medicine, dietians have prescribed goji berries to treat kidney, liver or eye diseases. There has been a surge of attention on goji berries in recent years, and for good reason. The nutrients packed in goji berries, along with their very high antioxidant content, have helped propel this once obscure fruit into the spotlight.
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What are Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are the tasty seeds produced by the desert plant Salvia Hispanica native to Mexico and Guatemala. Aztec warriors used chia seeds as their staple survival ration, and citizens of this ancient empire offered chia seeds as tribute to their rulers. The Aztecs believed that chia seeds came from the nose of the god Centeot, the god of maize. Perhaps they believed it was a food of the gods because of the amazing properties this food bestowed upon them – it is said that these ancient warriors and runners could sustain themselves for a whole day on chia seeds alone. Scientists today have identified what the chia seeds health benefits actually are, and what is contained within them that have made them so valued for centuries.
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It’s a new year, and a new opportunity to get going on a healthy lifestyle. Here’s a list of the top 10 superfoods you can’t do without. Some of these are pretty popular and well-known, but don’t be mistaken – there’s a good reason why your mother told you to eat your broccoli. It’s packed with nutrients, and scientists are only now finding out how beneficial these foods are. The latest research has shown that many of the foods we take for granted are much more nutritious and effective in treating ailments than we previously thought, while some of the other foods have long been used in meals across the globe and are only now getting the international exposure they deserve.
Many have heard of the Chia Pet, the toy animal that grows green hair out of its chia seeds. You might not know that these same seeds pack a nutritiously powerful punch. They are filled with protein, dietary fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. According to research at the University of Toronto, three and a half ounces of a commercial chia seed product contains 8x more omega-3 fatty acids than Atlantic Salmon, 5x more iron than raw spinach, 3x more calcium than a cup of milk, 1.5x more potassium than a banana, and 7x more Vitamin C than an orange!
It’s anti-tumor, anti-microbial, anti-oxidative! And it is undoubtedly pro-health. Garlic can not only be incorporated in a variety of delicious meals, but is also one of the best foods you can eat. Garlic contains allicin, a compound responsible for its infamous smell, and powerful health benefits. Allicin helps purge cholsterol from the body and reduces the amount of bad fats you take in. Studies have shown it to be super effective in fighting bacterias responsible for ulcers and stomach cancer, and has been shown to help fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
More iron than steak, more beta-carotene than carrots, more vitamin C than orange juice, the goji berry does it all within a recommended serving of just 30 grams. That beta-carotene is perfect for fighting heart disease and defending against cancer, and it’s filled with antioxidants, along with 18 essential amino acids and 21 minerals. You can get these in raw dried berry form, as well as a juice. Use them in salads, snack on them, or use them in desserts.
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Green tea ice cream is a popular Japanese dessert that is just starting to take off in North America. It’s still hard to find in stores, and you’d usually have to travel to a specialty Asian market or restaurant to have a chance at trying it. With a few simple ingredients you can easily make it at home and enjoy the benefits of green tea in a dessert you’ll love.
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What are Acai Berries?
Acai, pronounced Ah-Sigh-EE, is a fruit native to South America popularly in juices, milkshakes, smoothies and ice cream flavors, and is rapidly gaining global popularity. With higher antioxidant levels than orange juice, apple juice, and many teas, as well as its high nutritional content, acai is a highly sought after berry. With this popularity comes many scams, with companies selling acai for high prices, boasting unproven claims concerning the acai berry’s ability to improve sexual performance, reverse diabetes, etc. What is true is that acai is very healthy for you, and while it won’t cure cancer, it will contribute to a healthier lifestyle. In fact, acai can be a perfect replacement for coffee: certain 8oz Acai products contain caffeine, and unlike coffee, has an abundance of Omega fatty acids and vitamins. Just make sure you don’t get scammed by handing over your credit card information to sites offering free trials of their products – many customers have been ripped off, unable to stop recurring charges on their card! Buy acai products from reputable stores with a proven record.
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