There is an explosion of turmeric products throughout health stores, where simple turmeric capsules are selling for $30 a bottle! The funny thing is that the contents are not much different than turmeric found in the supermarket aisle for just $2 a bottle. It’s simply convenience that….
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Finding many little ways to include a variety of superfoods in the every day meals is a small but important step toward a healthier us. You can’t rely on what’s trending only, but actually experiment with different ingredients to find what suits your body best, what makes you really feel good and rooted. All superfoods, be them spices, algae, adaptogens, pollen, green leaves or seeds, contain so many incredible functional properties once digested, that go above and beyond…
Those with a strong focus on nutrition, know just how important their snacking habits are. It can quite literally make or break your energy levels throughout the day. I think we all know how incredibly tempting it is to graze on deliciously flavored potato chips or sweet treats! And we all know what that means! You’re left reaching for more of the same as it barely touches …
Many people rely on a big cup of coffee in the afternoon to put them back on track after half day at the office and the (sometimes not-that-nurturing) lunch, without knowing that caffeine is really just a band aid approach to sustainable energy. Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee, but I can always predict that rise in energy, that can only go in one direction-and that’s down! What the body is truly craving are …
I know you’ve probably been caught up in the whirlwind craze of the superfood cacao, but there’s another incredibly nutritious chocolate worthy of your attention. Yes, it’s slightly more processed, fermented and roasted, but cocoa also holds some pretty impressive properties. Cocoa butter is extracted from the oils of the cocoa bean, which is loaded with …
The Japanese hold the stake for one of the longest life expectancies on the planet, with studies linking diet as directly attributable to this impressive record. It’s interesting to learn that the intake of iodine from seaweed products in Japan, is grouped with the highest intakes of iodine globally.
Seaweed has the ability to absorb …
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