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…
Don’t Get Stuck In The Nutrient Deficiencies And Chronic Infections Cycle
Malnutrition and infection go together like peanut butter and jelly. Ever notice that you come down with a bacterial or viral infection when you temporarily say “goodbye” to your healthy eating habits? For many, this involves indulging in refined carbohydrates, fast food, and sweets (hmmm . . . maybe this makes you think of your…
What’s Inside Tomatoes and Salsa Fresca Recipe
History of Tomatoes Native to the western regions of South America, but first cultivated in Mexico, it wasn’t until the 1500’s that Spanish explorers introduced tomatoes to European populations, and even then, they were often seen as unfit to eat. Today tomatoes are enjoyed worldwide at roughly 130 million tons per year. Botanically speaking, the…
Why you should be in love with avocado!
There are so many reasons – and so many ways – to love avocado. A culinary superfood, avocados provide up to 20 nutrients including vitamins K, C and E, as well as folate, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. In fact, they actually have more potassium than bananas. Health Benefits of Avocado Unlike most fruits, avocado is…
Can Red Hot Chili Peppers Help You Lose Weight?
Bite into a hot pepper, or chilis, and you’ll instantly feel the ‘flame effect.’ But can these fiery fruits actually boost your metabolism and promote weight loss? To a degree, the scientific answer is yes. Chilies get their heat from an oily chemical compound called capsaicin, which is concentrated in the membrane surrounding the seeds…
Health Secrets of the Sweet Potato & Recipe
Sweet Potato is a powerhouse of nutrition. This vibrant orange tuber is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and blood sugar-regulating nutrients. The antioxidant Beta-carotene, which gives Sweet Potato its orange flesh, is necessary for your body to produce Vitamin A. We need vitamin A for eye health, for a strong immune system, and…
Nutraceuticals for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
The condition of your skin, nails, and hair are a reflection of your overall state of health. A variety of factors can affect their condition, including genetics, exposure to tobacco smoke, sun damage, medication and drug use, and nutritional deficiencies. Eating a well-balanced diet is the best way to keep the integumentary system–that’s your hair,…