There are many benefits to both juicing and blending. If you're not getting a good variety of fruits and vegetables, it is a great way to improve your diet. You can add more of the flavors you like and mask those that you don't like. Here is what you need to know about jucing and
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Health Benefits of Stevia
Stevia has been used as a food and medicine for over 1,000 years. The plant is native to northern South America, in countries like Brazil and Paraguay. There are over 240 species in the stevia genus. The species most commonly used as a sweetener is Stevia rebaudiana. It is 300 times sweeter
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Everyday Detox Tips
No matter how careful you are, you are likely exposed to toxins every day. If you are not doing anything to actively remove them from your body, then they are mostly likely being stored. Too many toxins in your body can negatively impact your health and cause inflammation. They can also make it
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Balance Your Internal Clocks
All life on earth responds to the sunrise and the sunset. Your body's organs operate based on where you are in the 24 hour sun cycle. Traditional auyervedic and chinese medicine recognizes this, and addressing health issues is based on known body clock cycles. This cycle is known as your
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The Exciting Elderberry
Elderberry has been used as medicine since at least Egyptian times. It comes from the Sambucus tree which is native to Europe, but it is grown in other parts of the world too. There are many varieties of Sambucus, but the most common is Sambucus Nigra. The black or blue-black berries are toxic to
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Minimize Facial Wrinkles
As you age, your skin will change. And most likely, you will develop wrinkles. Your skin will become thinner, dryer, and less elastic over time. Gravity plays a role in wrinkles, and so does repetitive facial expressions. That's where the term "laugh lines" come from. Other repetitive
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Fat Burning Tips
Having a higher metabolic rate will help you burn more fat. That means that even when you are not being very active, you will still be burning fat. Having a high metabloic rate will also help you to maintain a healthy body weight if you are eating a diet rich in fresh vegetables and good fats.
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Balancing Your Blood Sugar Level
Maintaing a healthy blood sugar level is critical to your health. Having high or low blood sugar is equally damaging. High blood sugar levels can lead to prediabetes or diabetes. Your body produces insulin to move the glucose in your blood, to the cells, so they can produce energy. The key is
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Some Interesting Facts About Cucumbers
Cucumbers are popular around the world and are a versatile food. They are technically fruits and grow on vines or bushes. Although there are many types of cucumbers, you can generally categorize them as slicing or pickling. They can be added to water for extra flavor, or eaten in salads and
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What You Need to Know About Starches
There are many types of starches in plant based foods. Some are good for you, and some may cause you problems. While it's true that starch is a type of carbohydrate, there are some staches that are healthy for you. Here is what you need to know about starches.
Rapidly Digestible Starch
Rapidly
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