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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
08/03/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Manuka honey: A versatile superfood that does not expire
Manuka honey comes from honey bees (Apis mellifera) that feed on and pollinate the flowers of the manuka shrub (Leptospermum scoparium), which grows extensively around the coastal areas of New Zealand. These flowers bloom just once a year, lasting for two to six weeks. The flowering plant also grows in the bushlands and forests along […]
07/20/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Common signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for optimal health. Inadequate magnesium intake may increase your risk of developing health conditions that can become long-standing or persistent. According to a study published in the journal Scientifica (Cairo), magnesium is the fourth most common mineral in the human body after calcium, sodium and potassium and […]
07/13/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Organic brown rice: One of the healthiest and most nutritious rice varieties
Organic brown rice, which comes from the Oryza sativa plant, has been associated with poverty and wartime shortages in the past. Now, it is recognized as one of the world’s most nutritious rice varieties, according to a study published in the American-Eurasian Journal of Agronomy. Organic brown rice is a whole grain, a nutritious, high-fiber food […]
07/06/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Vitamin C: An essential nutrient for good overall health
Vitamin C, medically known as ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble nutrient synthesized in plants. It was discovered by a Hungarian biochemist, Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, who was investigating a life-threatening disease called scurvy that was prevalent in sailors in the early 1930s. It was later found that vitamin C enables the body to efficiently use carbohydrates, […]
06/15/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Magnesium: An essential mineral your body needs for optimal health
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in your body. It also helps you maintain good overall health. This nutrient is present in many foods, dietary supplements and some medicines, such as antacids and laxatives. The magnesium contained in plants and seafood is not harmful and does not need to be limited. […]
05/18/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Hemp seed oil: A healthy and sustainable source of omega fatty acids
Fish oil capsules have become synonymous with healthy omegas as they dominated the market for many years. But there is actually a better and more sustainable source of omegas – hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant, which is commonly known as hemp. Since ancient times, […]
05/11/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Pumpkin seeds: A nutritious, inexpensive and versatile snack with plenty of health benefits
Pumpkin seeds are flat, dark-green seeds encased in yellow-white husks at the center of the pumpkin fruit. The oldest pumpkin seeds were found in Mexico and were estimated to be around 9,000 years old. Because of their chewy texture and subtly sweet, creamy, pleasant nutty flavor, these edible kernels have been eaten throughout history for sustenance. […]
04/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Beetroot is packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, phytonutrients and essential nutrients
Beet and beetroot refer to the same species of vegetable, Beta vulgaris. Most varieties are purple or bright red in color, some are yellow, white or pink. The term “beet” is most commonly used in North America to describe the taproot of Beta vulgaris, which is widely referred to in the United Kingdom as the “beetroot.” […]
04/20/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Omega-3 fatty acids are the ALPHA when it comes to healthy fats
Omega fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fats (omega-3s, omega-6s and omega-9s) that each confer different health benefits. But when it comes to healthy fats, there is one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids because our bodies lack the enzymes needed to create […]
04/13/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Don’t get rid of the skin of the fruit: Apple PEEL is PACKED with nutrients your body needs
Apples are among the most consumed fruits in the Western world, although some people don’t like the skin. Apple skin or peels are often discarded due to habit or preference by eaters, while others are worried about consuming potential pesticide residue or the natural wax coating that appears powdery on the peel. They’re certainly missing a […]
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