My Favorite Sprouted O Cereal The O’s in this case are the Sprouted Oat O’s from my favorite cereal maker, One Degree Organic Foods. I could go on and on about this brand and how much I love their products. ...
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Orange Juice Simmered Berries Nutrition 100% orange juice has been supporting my immune system with nutrients like vitamin C, beneficial flavonoids and carotenoids (plant compounds that play a role in fighting inflammation), and hydrating electrolytes, like potassium and magnesium. Florida ...
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My version of this refreshing-yet-hearty sandwich isn’t quite as good as Peacefood’s—which is usually how it goes when I try to re-create a beloved restaurant dish at home—but it’s still really good. The spread is irresistable, and I’ve been making ...
Read More »Blueberries are more effective at killing cancer than radiotherapy
Blueberries are one of the richest natural sources of antioxidants. Current research suggests that one of these antioxidants can effectively inhibit cancer cell growth. Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a groundbreaking study found that an antioxidant in blueberries called ...
Read More »CoQ10 helps relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure, prevents premature death in patients
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the United States. Extensive studies suggest that the antioxidant properties of CoQ10 can be utilized for the treatment of cardiovascular conditions. A recent review published in Circulation: Heart Failure found that ...
Read More »Curcumin extract with high bioavailability can help improve neurocognitive function and mood among the elderly: Study
Curcumin is a flavonoid known for being a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It is the active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a medicinal herb and spice widely used to make Indian curry. Due to its numerous health benefits, curcumin can ...
Read More »Study: Vitamin A intake may help lower skin cancer risk
The vitamin A family consists of a group of fat-soluble nutrients commonly referred to as retinoic acids. These include retinoids such as retinol, a common ingredient in skincare products, retinal, a molecule necessary for vision and retinyl esters, the storage ...
Read More »Study: Biodynamic preparations could have a positive effect on the chemical compounds of mulberry leaves
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a small tree native to Northern China that produces white-colored berries. Its leaves are well-known not only for their medicinal uses, but also for serving as food for silkworms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the ...
Read More »Breast milk can help protect preterm infants from harmful gut bacteria that cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
New mothers may want to hold off on store-bought formula for now, as new research suggests breast milk may, in fact, provide preterm infants protection from a dangerous infection. In a study published in the Nature Medicine journal, researchers found that babies ...
Read More »The health benefits of Cubeb Pepper, an exotic medicinal spice that’s naturally rich in hinokinin, a powerful phytonutrient for enhancing immunity
When you hear about all of the incredible health benefits of herbs like turmeric and ginger, it makes you wonder whether the cure to many of the seemingly insurmountable illnesses facing mankind could be growing in a jungle somewhere on ...
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