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08/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Flavonoid-rich elderberry provides immune support via a microbial reaction in the gut microbiota

New research adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the efficacy of elderberries in improving the immune system. These recent conclusions have enabled companies to offer “new avenues of approach” to their consumers and potential customers. In the past few years, there has been a deluge of proof that links polyphenolic ingredients to “improved measures […]

08/12/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Nourish your brain by choosing organic food

Eating well nourishes not just your body, but also your brain. And when it comes to food, nothing is better for your neurons than organic produce. The brain is called the control center of the body – and for good reason. All the processes in your body are practically managed by the brain, even those […]

08/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Go fig-ure: 7 types of figs to add to your garden and how to grow them

Our relationship with the fig tree is one for the books: It’s one of the first crops that we’ve learned to cultivate (predating even wheat), and we’ve been enjoying its sweet, juicy fruit ever since. Of course, the fact that figs are ridiculously easy to propagate could be a significant factor in why our ancestors decided […]

07/28/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The Chinese cucumber, also known as gac, is known for its medicinal and nutritional properties, including beta-carotene, lycopene, antioxidants

Gac – the fruit with a seemingly strange-sounding name – contains potentially healthy benefits, according to research. The study, conducted by researchers from Pandu College in India, was published in the journal Agroforestry Systems. The researchers evaluated the nutritional properties, as well as the antioxidant levels, of the gac plant (M. cochinchinensis Spreng., Cucurbitaceae). The findings indicated that the fruits of […]

07/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Eating avocados keeps your heart healthy and strong

If you’re worried that the avocado in your guacamole will give you a heart attack, you’ll be happy to know it won’t. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Studies indicate that the avocado could be one of the best mainstays in a diet that promotes a healthy heart and a flat tummy. Avocado’s high fat […]

07/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

More really is better: 10 portions of fruits and vegetables DRAMATICALLY lowers your risk of premature death

A diet full of fruits and vegetables is good for your overall health, but according to a study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, consuming at least 10 servings of organic produce daily can help your body fight off diseases. The study, spearheaded by researchers from the Imperial College in London, suggested that eating at least […]

07/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Better for you AND the planet: Organic food found to improve human and environmental health

Organic food is not only better and healthier for human health, but for the environment as well, according to a French study. Reducing the consumption of animal products is important because these products are more harmful to the environment than plant-based ones. This is because livestock farming needs high energy and greatly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. […]

06/13/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Going vegan may not be as easy as you think; it takes planning and a lot of adjustment to stay healthy

There is so much literature on the benefits of becoming a vegan. However, as with anything that has to do with improving and maintaining one’s health, it requires a lot of effort, research, and perseverance. It is the same with deciding – once and for all – that you’re going to exercise. Those pounds are not just […]

05/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Here’s why you should always eat as much of the rainbow as you can, every day

It is known that eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health. If your plate is full of different colors, then you are probably eating very nutritious food. This is because more colors on your plate usually indicate more nutrition. All fruits and vegetables contain healthy fiber and phytonutrients, which are chemicals that can […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Yummier and juicier: Using natural fertilizers increases fruit yield and size

Do you want your farm or garden-grown fruits to become yummier and juicier? Use organic fertilizer, not chemical-based ones. A field experiment in a south farm in Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu in India showed that using acid lime as fertilizer resulted in the highest harvest of fruits per tree. Panchakavya, an […]

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