Functional Foods

When reaching for your morning brew, consider green tea first. Here’s why: New research shows it can help keep your cells young.
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Dr. Mary Newport made an amazing discovery when she decided to do her own research on Alzheimer's in an effort to help her husband who had been diagnosed with the early-onset form of the disease.
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This superfood smoothie is as delicious as it is nutritious. It packs an incredible array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats in every sip.
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Cinnamon could be used in the battle against type 2 diabetes, according to USDA scientists.
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This healing, rejuvenating medicinal mushroom stock is great to keep handy throughout the Fall and Winter to support your immune system.
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Green tea extract has made headlines with its ability to burn fat. Now, add natural heart health protector to its dossier.
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Like extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil is a great oil to keep in your home. Not only is it an excellent oil to cook and bake with, it is a worthwhile addition to a beauty regimen for men and women alike.
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The health benefits of garlic are many. In addition to having powerful antioxidant properties, it is known for supporting heart health. The immune benefits of garlic may get less hype, but are not to be underestimated.
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Most of the agave nectar sold for consumption today is highly processed to increase its fructose content, in a manner similar high fructose corn syrup.
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In addition to providing healthy doses of vitamins A and C, calcium and zinc, okra is a great prebiotic, meaning it can help create an internal environment that is welcoming to friendly microorganisms.
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Q: I keep hearing that chia seeds are a “superfood.” What are the health benefits of chia seeds?
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Don’t confuse the plantain being discussed here with the starchy banana-like fruit! Plantain, or Plantago major, is a weed that has a myriad of medicinal uses.
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In a recent article, published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, scientists evaluated current research on flax seed and concluded that it may provide significant health benefits.
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Most people would agree that weight gain is typically a product of lifestyle. Yet what most people don’t realize is that the underlying cause of weight gain is often a result of a microbial imbalance inside the body.
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Research confirms that there are many ways to reduce your risk for age-related vision loss. Maintaining healthy vision is essential to healthy aging.
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Not only does honey have a wonderful taste that may surprise and delight you, depending on the type, it also has many health benefits!
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Folklore and science identify various health benefits of herbs such as basil.
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Imagine walking out into your garden and picking a sweetener to add to your coffee or tea. A quarter to a half of a leaf is all you would need to sweeten your entire drink if the leaf was from a stevia plant.
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According to a report published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, increasing the amount of omega-3s you consume could slash your risk of heart failure by 25%.
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Amla is naturally vitamin C-rich fruit may be the current herb à la mode in the West, however in the East, amla has a long history of use
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