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Umeboshi Plums: Liver Cleanser & Cancer Fighter

Sour, salty and chockfull of health benefits, umeboshi plums have been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. Also known as the “sour plum,” “Japanese apricot” and “Japanese plum,” the umeboshi plum is made from ...

Are Eggs Dairy? + What You Need to Know About the Eggs You Eat

It’s one of those questions you may be afraid to ask, for fear that it’s a silly one, but it’s not a silly question. Are eggs dairy? Many people aren’t sure whether or not eggs ...

Fava Beans: The Energy-Boosting, Heart-Healthy Legumes that May Treat Parkinson’s

You're probably heard of fava beans before — whether you're a movie fan, health nut or just familiar with these types of beans — but have you ever eaten them? Also known as broad beans, ...

Mulberry: The Fruit that Protects Your Heart & Liver

There's a pretty good chance that you've seen a mulberry tree or two pop up in your local park, neighborhood or even your own backyard. This tree produces a tart and tasty fruit that looks ...

How to Make Dill Pickles (Plus Benefits, Nutrition and More)

Pickles are great, as long as you don’t find yourself in one! All jokes aside, just what are pickles? They're usually made from cucumbers and a brine of water, vinegar, salt, and dill weed or ...

Oat Flour: The Gluten-Free Flour that Promotes a Healthy Heart

If you've been looking for a gluten-free flour to use in your recipes, I want to let you know that oat flour is one of the best gluten-free flours. But wait, is oat flour gluten-free? According to ...

Top 5 Health Benefits of Bean Sprouts (#2 Is a Sight to Behold)

Bean sprouts are exactly what they sound like — literally sprouts that come from beans — and while sprouting can be done using just about any bean, the most common bean sprouts usually come from mung beans ...

Soba Noodles: The Gluten-Free Noodles that Combat Heart Disease

Looking for an alternative to wheat-based noodles that provide some awesome health benefits? Soba noodles, eaten hot or cold, are loaded with buckwheat nutrition, especially when you make sure to buy the authentic, 100 percent buckwheat ...

Egg White Nutrition Benefits the Skin, Heart, Muscles & More

From meringues to souffles, omelets and facial masks, egg whites jam a lot of nutrition in such a small package and may be the perfect food for skin care. They're quite popular in the ketogenic diet ...

Wheat Germ Benefits the Gut, Heart & Blood Sugar Levels

Take all of the nourishing vitamins, minerals and nutrients found in the wheat kernel, cram them together and you have the wheat germ. This small portion of the wheat kernel is actually the embryo of ...