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Lemon is a citrus fruit that is most popular and versatile. Its popularity is due to the refreshing flavor and scent that makes it a common part of many recipes and perfumes. Lemon is also widely used in all kinds of drinks, from cocktails and teas to juices. It is served regularly by many restaurants,…
What do you get after years of eating only Pringles, French fries, white bread, ham, and sausage? Blindness, apparently. A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine chronicles a case involving a British teen, who after years of being a “fussy eater” developed numerous ailments including partial blindness. DIET AND CONSEQUENCES The boy…
The term leaky gut has gained a great deal of attention over the past few years. Officially known as “increased intestinal permeability”, it is a health condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged. This permits substances, like undigested food particles, toxins, and germs to reach your bloodstream causing severe irritation and…
Spinach is a dark leafy green vegetable which contains heart-healthy minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. These nutrients help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, that is the reason why spinach and other greens like kale, and collards rank among the very best anti-inflammatory foods. Spinach provides real-life defense against osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and…
Good nutrition is possibly the most important aspect of staying healthy and leading a life of well-being. One way to give your nutrition a boost is to add in some ‘super-foods’ that you may be missing. One such super-food is Garlic! Garlic is said to have been prescribed as a ‘cure all’ in a fifth-century…
The blackberry is a delicious and versatile fruit. Ancient cultures, such as the Romans and the Greeks, used the blackberry fruit, bark, and root for healing numerous health conditions ranging from mild diseases to venomous bites. During the 18th century, the Greek cure of utilizing blackberry for treating gout was so influential in Europe that…
Over the past few years, something happened to peoples opinion on beef jerky. What used to be disregarded by healthy eaters as a convenience-store junk food has now become the go-to snack for countless Paleo and Keto dieters. The rise in beef jerky’s popularity came in along side the growing popularity of keto and paleo…
It is said that the Romans would give almonds as a gift to newlyweds, that almonds would ensure they had a large family together. The exact origin of that I’m not sure, but it probably made for a tasty and cheap wedding gift. Almonds are one of the most nutritionally dense foods in the world….
Acid Reflux is a pretty common condition, it’s that “burning sensation”, usually referred to as heartburn, that you may feel after a meal. For some people managing this is as easy as occasionally taking a tums but for others the condition can become increasingly cumbersome for them. If this is you, you may feel like…
