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06/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Chia seeds: A nutritional powerhouse

Hailed by the Mesoamerican culture as grains sent by the heavens, chia seeds remain a highly respected alternative remedy for various health conditions. Its use in medicine is varied and its efficacy is further highlighted by the fact that you need not take a lot of it in order to receive its effects. Gram for […]

04/28/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Top healing foods that fight cancer: Do you eat them often enough?

Cancer is a disease that can be prevented through an active lifestyle and a healthy diet. Nutritionist Rick Hay discussed which food items are beneficial for supporting the body in keeping cancer at bay. (h/t to Healthista.com.) Leafy green and cruciferous vegetables — These refer to the vegetables under the Brassica genus of plants which includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, […]

12/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

When you trim your chia pet, put the clippings in your smoothie: Chia is a superfood

Chia seeds, which come from the plant Salvia hispanica, can be eaten as they are, or baked, or cooked, or mixed into other meals to add texture and make them more sumptuous. Endemic to the regions of southern Mexico, chia seeds are a member of the mint family and are an essential part of the […]

04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

8 Indian superfoods you NEED to try

Bidding winter good bye and greeting the springtime is best done when you’re full of energy. In addition to proper amounts of sleep and exercise, our diet accounts for our energy and health. Local superfoods like blueberries are good for this, but why not try something different? India is a country blessed with an abundance […]

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