Stress is really a funny thing because when it is working well, it helps make us better able to handle our responsibilities and solve concerns or confront issues as we travel through life. In fact, we would be in trouble without useful and properly operating stress responses. But stress can, and often does, become a […]
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Health Benefits of Okra
The health benefits of okra are vast including nutrients that are great for your heart, liver, blood sugar and digestive system. And okra also improves energy levels – something most of us need. In fact, one cup of raw okra (100 grams) contains 33 calories and includes a huge 44 percent of the bone-strengthening vitamin […]
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26 Benefits of Organic Beets
Organic beets, beet juice, and beat leaves provide many health benefits to the body. Beets belong to the chenopod family, including chard, spinach, and quinoa. This food family shows an increasing number of health benefits not readily available from other food families. Specifically, the benefits of organic beets are many, which qualifies organic beets as […]
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36 Stress-Free Christmas Gifts
Finding meaningful and stress-free Christmas gifts is often the most stressful part of the Christmas season. However, I have found that focusing on gifts that “give” throughout the year can be some of the most thoughtful and most appreciative presents that a person will receive. Also, gifts that introduce the recipient to something “new” are […]
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Health Benefits of Boswellia
Research continues to confirm what natural medicine has long known — chronic inflammation is the beginning of most chronic health issues. Because of the inflammation pre-cursor in nearly every sickness or disease, it’s essential to know about the health benefits of Boswellia – mainly its anti-inflammatory benefits. Boswellia, an Ayurvedic herb made from frankincense (Boswellia […]
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Replacing Trans Fats with High-Oleic GMO Soybean Oil
Reducing trans fat consumption by avoiding artificial trans fats could prevent 10,000-20,000 heart attacks and 3,000-7,000 coronary heart disease deaths each year in the United States, says the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. However, replacing artificial trans fats with GMO soybean oil may not be as wise as we are being told. “I completely […]
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17 Amazing Health Benefits of Cranberries
When we think of cranberries, visions of the popular holiday cranberry sauce or relish is usually the first thing to pop into our mind. Most people enjoy the taste of cranberry sauce or relish, but as a child, I remember not being particularly fond of the tart taste. However, this small red, tart-tasting berry comes […]
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Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
Who can resist the cute, miniature cabbage-like, cruciferous vegetables called Brussels Sprouts? Well, for many, it might be the taste and/or unpleasant memories of being required to eat Brussels sprouts as a child — who can forget that, right? Unfortunately many parents give up any hope of getting their children to eat these healthy veggies […]
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Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Natural Health Quotes
Omega 3 fatty acids are also know as essential fatty acids. They are necessary for human health; however, the body is unable to make them so we must get them through food or supplements. Every cell in the body is encompassed by a cell membrane composed mainly of fatty acids. The cell membrane permits the […]
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13 Amazing Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin risotto, pumpkin soup, grilled pumpkin — the options for using pumpkin in recipes are endless. Not only is the pumpkin Autumn’s signature squash, there are many powerful health benefits of pumpkin. For instance, did you know that pumpkin can help keep your weight in check? Pumpkin is an […]
