Following a balanced diet ensures that you eat delicious and nutritious foods that can boost your overall health and well-being. If you’re interested in going vegetarian to improve your eating habits and lose some weight, experts recommend trying different types of vegetarian diets to find the one that suits your health condition and lifestyle. Vegetarian diet basics Following … Continue reading Clean eating: Vegetarian weight loss tips
Better than meds: Study finds cabbage juice contains compounds that promote stomach health and treat peptic ulcers
Research by Dr. Garnett Cheney of Stanford University School of Medicine shows that treating peptic ulcers with cabbage juice promotes faster healing than conventional medical treatments. As early as 1950, Cheney has been conducting studies on cabbage juice to explore its potential as a natural treatment for peptic ulcers. He discovered that a certain compound in cabbage, which he dubbed “vitamin U,” promotes … Continue reading Better than meds: Study finds cabbage juice contains compounds that promote stomach health and treat peptic ulcers
A crash course on food drying for preppers
If you want to avoid starvation when SHTF, you need to have a well-stocked pantry of nutritious meats and organic produce for long-term storage. The problem is that a lot of food won’t last for very long without undergoing some sort of food preservation technique. Fortunately, drying is one of the best food preservation methods … Continue reading A crash course on food drying for preppers
Sprouting 101: A quick and easy guide to get you started
Tiny, tasty sprouts are chock-full of nutrients and health benefits. Once you’re familiar with the dos and don’ts of sprouting, you can easily grow fresh sprouts right at home. As seeds germinate, they start to sprout. During this part of the growing process, the following natural chemical changes take place: Chlorophyll and carotene content increases dramatically … Continue reading Sprouting 101: A quick and easy guide to get you started
ONIONS are just as effective as chemotherapy at beating cancer
The foods that you eat have a huge impact on your health. While some can serve as natural remedies, others can be the cause of a disease. For instance, processed foods, which are laden with added sugar, unhealthy fats and simple carbs, are linked to many chronic diseases, including colon cancer. On the other hand, … Continue reading ONIONS are just as effective as chemotherapy at beating cancer
Vitamin C vs. the Big C: Experts claim vitamin C has anti-cancer properties
One of the most popular nutrients known to mankind, ascorbic acid or vitamin C can be found in many foods, particularly citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables. It is also one of the most widely consumed dietary supplements due to its ability to boost the immune system. Studies show that this water-soluble vitamin has potent antioxidant … Continue reading Vitamin C vs. the Big C: Experts claim vitamin C has anti-cancer properties
Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood because of these 7 health benefits
Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood belonging to the same family of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. This family includes other well-known superfoods like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Kale lives up to the reputation of its cousins thanks to its impressive health-enhancing properties. Kale is nutrient-dense Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. … Continue reading Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood because of these 7 health benefits
Eat these 6 magnesium-rich foods to boost your overall health
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in your body. Consuming foods rich in magnesium, like avocados and nuts, is the best way to prevent mineral deficiency and maintain your overall health. Why is magnesium part of a healthy diet? According to functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole, magnesium is the … Continue reading Eat these 6 magnesium-rich foods to boost your overall health
Beat Candida and balance your gut health with these 20 anti-fungal foods
Patients with a candida infection need to eat as many anti-fungal foods as possible. These healthy foods kill the yeast by starving them of sugar and breaking down candida’s cellular walls. One of the best anti-fungal foods is coconut oil. It contains caprylic acid and lauric acid which support the immune system. Apple cider vinegar has enzymes … Continue reading Beat Candida and balance your gut health with these 20 anti-fungal foods
Prevent and fight cancer with allium and cruciferous vegetables
Whenever studies report about anti-cancer foods, fruits and mainly vegetables top their lists. These fibrous, plant-based foods are rich in chemical compounds that can prevent, halt the progression of, and even fight several diseases. After years of investigating, researchers have finally identified these valuable sources of cancer-fighting chemicals as cruciferous and allium vegetables. What’s even better is that both types of vegetables can … Continue reading Prevent and fight cancer with allium and cruciferous vegetables
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