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Add These Superfoods To Your Grocery List
June 11, 2013 – 10:16 pm | No Comment
Add These Superfoods To Your Grocery List

Health awareness is increasing and so is the demand for healthy and nutritious food choices. Arguably, many prepackaged and processed food options unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, …

Black Strap Molasses
September 10, 2012 – 12:07 pm | No Comment
Black Strap Molasses

Black strap molasses comes from a third boiling in the sugar cane process. The sugar is removed, leaving behind the exceptionally rich mineral/trace element cocktail.
This cocktail is rich with vitamins, is very thick and dark …

Turmeric Among Natural Cures for Sinus Infection
June 21, 2012 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Turmeric Among Natural Cures for Sinus Infection

According to CDC statistics, it is estimated that 29.8 million adults suffered from sinus infection, or sinusitis in 2010. This infection of the sinuses causes individuals to experience trouble breathing, and can often be painful. …

Basil: A Potent One-Two Punch of Robust Flavor and Medicinal Advantages
June 21, 2012 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Basil: A Potent One-Two Punch of Robust Flavor and Medicinal Advantages

Derived from the Greek word meaning royal,1 basil is a versatile herb that has lived up to its pedigree. With its wealth of nutrients, from hefty amounts of vitamin K and calcium, to its high antioxidant oils, basil offers an …

Which Eco-Labels Can You Trust?
June 21, 2012 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Which Eco-Labels Can You Trust?

When you go to the store, you probably notice the colorful multitudes of eco-product labels. The claims are diverse, touting everything from “100% recycled materials” to “cruelty-free” farming methods. But how can you tell if …

ShopSmart Poll: 57 percent of women say cost of food keeps them from eating healthy
May 31, 2012 – 7:58 am | No Comment
ShopSmart Poll: 57 percent of women say cost of food keeps them from eating healthy

Seven easy fixes to help you eat better and achieve your nutrition goals
YONKERS, N.Y., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Women find many excuses not to eat healthy and many feel bad about it, but according …

Cancer Fighting Foods – 4 Anti-Cancer Foods
May 31, 2012 – 7:20 am | No Comment
Cancer Fighting Foods – 4 Anti-Cancer Foods

Could it be that cancer rates are so rampant because people are simply not eating the right foods. While there are many factors that play into the development of cancer, diet and smoking habits make up nearly …

Avocados Naturally Overcome Aging and Disease
May 5, 2012 – 7:03 pm | 3 Comments
Avocados Naturally Overcome Aging and Disease

Contrary to many anti-aging pills and creams, avocados are extremely inexpensive and also quite a delicious addition to any seasonal meal. The best part, however, is that they are actually effective in fighting both again …

The Top Ten Natural Sources of Important Vitamins and Minerals
April 12, 2012 – 11:00 pm | 2 Comments
The Top Ten Natural Sources of Important Vitamins and Minerals

This article will discuss the top ten natural foods that contain important vitamins that your body needs.

Vitamins are very easy to find if you know where to look. Meats,grains, fruits and vegetables are all excellent …

Get Dirty to Get Joy- Bacteria in Soil Acts as Antidepressant
February 24, 2012 – 2:16 pm | 4 Comments
Get Dirty to Get Joy- Bacteria in Soil Acts as Antidepressant

A bacteria found in soil called Mycobacterium has been found to effect the same neurons as Prozac, offering people a natural lift in mood.  This is just one more great reason to get out in …