5 Healthiest Beverages You can boost your health by eating and drinking healthy. If you're into healthy living at all, you know water is one of the most healthiest beverages you can consume. A lack of hydration is known to be a cause of ulcers along with things like not thinking clearly, low
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According to Wikipedia, yacón is a species of perennial daisy traditionally grown in the northern and central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina for its crisp, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots. Their texture and flavor are very similar to jicama, mainly differing in that yacón has a slightly
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There are many unknown dangers around our home, most of which we have no control over. In a world of "going green" it's hard to tell which products produce a threat to your health and which are simply natural alternatives. Here's a list of common household items that truly put you and your health at
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For awhile, all the recommendations were to stay out of the sun.  Now we know the importance of vitamin D and that it is generated through exposure to the sun.  Your body must have vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth.   And too little vitamin D results in soft bones in children
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There are lots of reasons why different people and organizations rank fruits differently.  But based on the research I've seen, here are my summer picks. Cantaloupe - They provide an excellent source of antioxidants, like vitamin C and vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids). They also contain
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Cleansing refers to the process of eliminating toxins from your body.  Your body accumulates two major types of toxins over time.  These are either environmental toxins (chemicals and pollutants in air, water, and food) or metabolic toxins.  Metabolic toxins are made inside the body as the cells
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I recently saw an inspiring recipe article for grated (also known as riced) cauliflower that encouraged followers to spice up the cauliflower in a variety of regional spices that were very yummy.  Basically cauliflower can act as a neutral substrate, kind of like tofu,   I personally don't do very
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With so much information available on-line, it always intrigues me when a topic comes up more than once.  That is what happened for me with celery juice.  I would think the larger the variety of greens, the better.  But celery is very powerful on it's own. In the book Medical Medium by Anthony
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As a natural sweetener, raw honey is one of the best for you due to it's many health benefits.   Diluting honey with a bit of warm water may help an itchy and dry scalp.  Try diluting honey with a bit of warm water to improve the condition.  It's also known to relieve irritation in the mouth and
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Coconut milk is made by adding water to ground coconut meat and has a consistency that’s similar to fresh cow’s milk.  It is rich in protein and healthy fats like medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) which the body can convert into energy instead of storing it as fat. Coconut milk also contains lauric
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