Native to the Amazon rainforest, Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) gets its name from the inch-long hooked thorns that allow this tropical climbing plant to anchor itself to trees and wind its way up 100 feet or more into the forest canopy. THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY POWER OF CAT’S CLAW As they have for centuries,…
Turnip Greens: A Powerhouse for Good Health + Recipe
Like their leafy green cousins, turnip greens contain an abundance of nutrients important to good health. Scientifically known as Brassica rapa, turnip greens are a cruciferous plant in the same family as other nutrient-dense vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage. Cruciferous plant consumption is associated with lower risk of chronic illness such as…
The Red Bell of the Ball! + Recipe
Crisp, sweet red bell peppers are versatile and packed with nutrients. They’re loaded with the antioxidants Vitamin C and A, which support immunity and help the body fight free radicals – molecules implicated in inflammation and many disease processes. That beautiful red color is attributed to the nutrient lycopene, another antioxidant. Vitamin B6 and…
Improve Your Health With Cauliflower
Known as broccoli’s pale cousin, cauliflower offers just as many fantastic health benefits as other members of the cruciferous vegetable family. HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAULIFLOWER Cauliflower is a great source of glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds that support optimal functioning of our cardiovascular, digestive, immune and detoxification systems. Sulfur, the third most abundant mineral in…
Iced Coffee for Health
Have you been stuck in the coffee conundrum, teeter-tottering between whether or not coffee for health is a fallacy? There are many factors to consider when determining how your body responds to coffee. However, for those who thrive while drinking this beverage, there’s good news! A recent study found an association between coffee consumption and…
Sunny Trio: Vitamins C, D, and E
For added skin protection and cellular repair, add in this potent vitamin trio by eating vitamin-rich foods or by taking them in supplement form. SKIN-PROTECTING NUTRIENTS Vitamin C is an essential skin nutrient because its potent antioxidant properties help repair sun damage. It is also absolutely essential for collagen repair. This can…
Elderberry: Medicinal Elixir for the Whole Family
For millennia, physicians, and herbalists have found medicinal uses for all parts of the elder tree, including its wood, leaves, flowers and berries. Leaves were used in ointments to heal skin. The flowers and berries were made into infusions as a common treatment for colds and rheumatic conditions. Today, herbalists and holistic…
The Antioxidant Power of Green Tea & Smoothie Recipe
The wonderful thing about Green Tea is how the leaves retain their biologically active nutrients from the time of harvesting to the moment you brew and then sip this liquid elixir. THE ANTIOXIDANT POWER OF GREEN TEA Green Tea contains plant nutrients (polyphenols), such as catechins and flavonoids, which function as antioxidants,…
Experience the Health Benefits of Acorn Squash
Known for its iconic autumn shape and vibrant green speckled-with-yellow color, acorn squash provides an array of nutrients that support optimal health. These include calcium, potassium and magnesium, each one vital to many physiological processes including the formation and regeneration of bone matter and prevention of osteoporosis. They also play a role in energy…
Darker Berries have Exceptional Health Benefits
We all know that berries are good for us. But did you know that dark berries can have as much as 50% more antioxidants compared to their lighter colored cousins? Antioxidants, which includes vitamin C, help protect against free radicals (scavenger molecules that damage healthy cells in your body). Eating berries can lower…
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