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Is Star Anise Good for You? 6 Benefits of This Sweet Spice

From its unmistakable aroma to its unique star-shaped appearance, star anise is truly a one-of-a-kind spice. Plus, not only is it super versatile and chock-full of flavor, but it also contains a number of compounds ...

Relax with a Cup of Lemon Verbena Tea (+5 Health Benefits!)

Lemon verbena is said to be the most "lemony" of all the citrus-scented herbs. With its delightful scent and taste, lemon verbena is a bright, sweet herb that can make recipes so much more interesting. ...

Anise Seed Benefits Blood Sugar & May Protect Against Ulcers

Ranked as one of the top herbs and spices for healing, anise seed is a nutritional powerhouse when it comes to your health. Plus, besides being associated with an extensive list of anise seed benefits ...

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth (Including the #1 Most Damaging Food)

Are you taking time to think about the best and worst foods for your teeth? You may be brushing your teeth, flossing regularly and visiting your dentist twice a year, but are the foods you’re eating ...

Ayahuasca: Understand the Dangers & Possible Side Effects

Have you ever heard of an ayahuasca ceremony? Ayahuasca has been used for centuries in "healing ceremonies." It basically involves drinking a hallucinatory blend of a plant and vine under the guidance of a shaman with the goal ...

Broccoli Sprouts: One of Nature’s Top Cancer-Fighting Foods

Sometimes, powerful world-changers come in small packages. Believe it or not, this is very true for broccoli sprouts, the precursor to mature broccoli. Until the last couple of decades, vegetable sprouts were given little to ...

Is Rockfish Good or Bad for Your Health?

There are all sorts of fish out there, from those that are healthy when caught and cooked properly to fish you should never eat due to toxin contamination and farm fishing. So where does rockfish ...

5 Benefits of the Ayurvedic Diet + How to Follow an Ayurvedic Diet Plan

Ayurveda, considered a natural system of healing wisdom, originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. (1) This Sanskrit word Ayurveda translates as “the knowledge of life" (ayur means life, while veda means science or knowledge). ...

19 Health-Packed Rhubarb Recipes

Have you tried rhubarb before? The bright red vegetable is a favorite ingredient for experienced cooks, but it’s time that novice chefs embrace it, too. While it’s technically a veggie, rhubarb is often used like ...

Corn Flour: The Pluses & Minuses of This Gluten-Free Flour

In our gluten-free diet world, it’s easy to get tripped up by the number of options. What’s actually good for me? Which alternatives are better left on the grocery store shelf? Corn flour is a gluten-free ...