The general recommendation is to consume 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.  If that sounds like too much for you to consume, then blending or juicing those servings could be a great option.  Blending and juicing vegetables with fruits can also be a great way to help the children in your
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Many prepared foods and drinks contain food additives that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers safe.  This is true for organic products as well.  Their database contains over 3,000 food additives and colors that are classified as "Generally Recognized as Safe" or GRAS.  These additives
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You can boost the power of the healthy foods you eat by combining certain foods so that their nutrients are more available to your body.  How your food is grown and how long it takes to get to your kitchen, can also impact the nutritional quality of what you eat.  In addition, some food preparation
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Taking proper care of your skin is important for your overall wellness and can affect how your skin ages.  Your skin is your largest eliminative organ and is a crucial part of your immune system.  You have probably heard of the gut microbiome and the importance of keeping it healthy by eating a
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Having a good memory is an indicator of overall brain health and is a pleasure we all should enjoy.  Studies have shown that you can improve your memory.  Some people have dedicated their life's work to helping people improve their memories.  Jim Kwik, a memory expert, says that about 1/3 of your
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Quercetin is a plant compound, or flavonoid, that is found in plants like kale, tomatoes, apples, green tea, and berries.  It has been heavily studied for it's powerful anti-oxidant and beneficial health properties.  Your body can't make quercetin, so you need to get it from fruits,  vegetables and
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Your body is always detoxing through eliminative organs like your skin, lymph nodes, liver and kidneys.  But today, you are exposed to more toxins than ever - even if you are super careful.  Exercise helps your body detoxify by increasing circulation and moving lymph fluid.  Your brain detoxifies at
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You are exposed to so many toxins, even if you try to avoid them.  Most public buildings use commercial cleaning products and artificial scents.  Even most of the receipts you touch contain Bisphenol A (BPA) or Bisphenol S (BPS), which are known to be hazardous to your health.  The more you can
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You may have seen statements that warn against eating foods that contain phytates. But what are they and are they bad for you?  Plant seeds store the mineral phosphorus naturally as phytic acid. When you eat plant foods with phytic acid, it binds to other minerals in your digestive tract, like
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The health of your mouth is more important to your overall wellness than you may realize.  Unhealthy bacteria in your mouth can get into your bloodstream through your gums.  Once in your bloodstream, they can cause inflammation in your arteries, gut, lungs and other organs.  There have been studies
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