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7 Amazing Beauty Uses for Tomatoes
Tomatoes rarely come up in conversation unless I’m ordering a salad or veggie burger. But after senior style editor Ellie asked me about the beauty benefits of the juicy red fruit, I’ve discovered more than enough reasons to make it a part of my daily routine. It turns out that tomatoes contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that… Read more
5 Supplements to Help Prevent Breast Cancer
Every year in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated. And, according to Dr. J.E. Williams, raising more money for research, the primary purpose of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), does little to help an individual woman’s daily effort to prevent cancer. The fact that BCAM is a pharmaceutical industry marketing campaign calls in question research motives.… Read more
Natural Ways to Boost Your Immunity for Fall
Cold and flu season is approaching, and the sooner you begin your immune-boosting regimen, the better your chances of staying vibrant and healthy all year long. We all know the commonsense measures: Get enough sleep, practice good hygiene and healthy stress reduction, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and take immune-boosting supplements. Some Ways to… Read more
5 Ideas To Celebrate National Organic Harvest Month
September has been designated as National Organic Harvest Month™. It’s a great time to discover – or rediscover — the many benefits that organic products and agriculture have to offer you, your family, and the planet. Check with your local organic retailers to learn more about National Organic Harvest Month™. In the meantime, consider these five… Read more
5 Delicious Ways to Add Chia Seeds to Your Diet
You’ve likely heard about the amazing health benefits of chia seeds. You may have even wondered if they are as good as they sound. Well, they aren’t – they’re even better! First used by Aztecs in Central America more than 4,000 years ago, this versatile super seed is an excellent source of fiber, which helps improve digestion,… Read more
Keep Bloodsuckers At Bay With Natural DEET Alternatives
Although DEET is known as the most effective insect repellent, research shows that it can have toxic side effects in some situations, affecting the skin, brain and cells of both humans and pets. Environmental Working Group identifies DEET (in concentrations less than 30 percent) as one of its top picks to reduce the risk of life-altering… Read more
The Easiest Superfood You Can Grow at Home
Amid all the talk of exotic superfoods that are flown half way around the world to meet a growing demand from health-conscious consumers, there is one type of food that is equally nutrient-dense, available locally, and seldom gets the attention it deserves: sprouts. The term “sprouts” encompasses a wide variety of seeds, grains, and legumes that have… Read more
Why You Should Add These 10 Superfoods to Your Diet
Superfoods are one of the trendiest topics in the health and nutrition world. It’s almost impossible to read any book or article about nutrition without the mention of them! But what exactly is a superfood and why are they so good for you? The term “superfood” is a classification for foods that have the highest… Read more
12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Skin
The skin you’re in is amazing. It’s the ultimate multitasker, simultaneously protecting your organs, shedding cells, and keeping you cool or warm. But how much do you really know about your skin, aside from the fact that you should protect it from the sun’s UV rays? We rounded up some fascinating facts about your body’s… Read more
7 Things You Didn’t Know About…Pasta
For a food as ubiquitous as pasta, I bet there is a lot you don’t know about it or its history. It’s one of America’s favorite foods—we eat more of it per capita than any other country—and although we consider it to be an Italian food, its original beginnings were in China. While no one… Read more