Raw honey is a healthier and more natural alternative to regular store-bought honey. Most commercial brands of honey go through extensive processing and pasteurization, which eliminates many of the beneficial nutrients found in raw honey. Processed honey is only a modern invention whereas raw honey has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Here are … Continue reading Sweet and natural: 7 Health benefits of raw honey
Aloe vera: The plant of immortality with proven health benefits
Few plants possess the soothing properties that can rival the humble aloe vera plant. Often known as the “wonder plant” or the “plant of immortality,” aloe vera has been highly revered as a natural remedy by various cultures across the globe due to its potent healing properties. Disclaimer: This article includes links to lab-tested aloe vera products … Continue reading Aloe vera: The plant of immortality with proven health benefits
Researchers identify 3 antioxidants that help minimize inflammation in heart failure patients
Antioxidants protect your cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. According to a study, three antioxidants, namely vitamins C and E and alpha-lipoic acid, help reduce inflammation in patients with heart failure. The findings of this double-blind, crossover study were presented at Experimental Biology 2019 in Orlando. Free radicals and heart health When free radicals accumulate in your body, they cause oxidative … Continue reading Researchers identify 3 antioxidants that help minimize inflammation in heart failure patients
10 Healthy vegetarian snacks you can enjoy any time of the day
If you have decided to commit to healthy eating, make vegetarian snacks a part of your diet. You don’t have to be strictly vegetarian to enjoy these guilt-free, tasty snacks, and finding ones that are easy to prepare isn’t challenging. You can whip up these 10 nutritious snacks in no time and enjoy them at home or on … Continue reading 10 Healthy vegetarian snacks you can enjoy any time of the day
9 Healthy reasons to make cabbage juice
Vegetable juice is not an uncommon thing. Carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, and celery are just a few of the many vegetables that are used to make potent health drinks. But recently, another leafy green has made it to the list of juice-worthy vegetables, and this time, it’s a rather unusual one: cabbage. While it doesn’t sound as appetizing … Continue reading 9 Healthy reasons to make cabbage juice
Zinc Health Benefits: Healthy Skin, Immune Support, & More
Source: Zinc Health Benefits: Healthy Skin, Immune Support, & More by Dr. Edward Group Around 120 B.C., a Roman shipping vessel sank off the coast of Tuscany. Two millennia later, archeologists dug up the shipwreck. The most surprising find? The team uncovered a 2,000-year-old cabinet containing undamaged tablets made of zinc compounds![1] They believed the Romans used … Continue reading Zinc Health Benefits: Healthy Skin, Immune Support, & More
Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many foods, has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties
Many plants, including fruits and vegetables, are known for their medicinal properties. These properties come from active compounds called metabolites that plants produce either through metabolism or to aid in that process. Plant metabolites exhibit different activities; while some are able to fight inflammation or kill microbes, others can effectively halt oxidation and delay cellular aging. According to … Continue reading Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many foods, has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties
Compounds in citrus fruits and orange juice found to improve gut health
Taking care of your gut is important for supporting your overall health. One of the ways to improve gut health is to consume orange juice and other citrus fruits, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. In this study, a team of researchers from Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) and the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil examined … Continue reading Compounds in citrus fruits and orange juice found to improve gut health
Reasons to eat chia seeds, the fiber-rich superfood
Chia seeds are popular among health buffs for a reason. This superfood is tiny but packed with many vitamins and minerals. Eating chia seeds can also boost your heart health. The nutrient profile of chia seeds Chia seeds refer to the tiny black seeds of the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to mint. In ancient times, Aztecs … Continue reading Reasons to eat chia seeds, the fiber-rich superfood
Health benefits of purple carrots
Carrots are rich in vitamin A that can boost your eye health. But did you know that purple carrots contain potent antioxidants that can help minimize inflammation? Surprisingly, ancient carrots were originally purple or white. It is believed that orange carrots originated from a new breed of yellow carrots that developed due to a genetic mutation. Eastern varieties … Continue reading Health benefits of purple carrots
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