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Amasai: Probiotic Beverage that Boosts Immunity and Gut Health

Amasai is a traditional, fermented milk beverage that is very similar to kefir. It has the consistency of a liquid yogurt and a tart, fermented taste that lets you know it contains valuable probiotics. A nutritional ...

21 Great Probiotic Foods for Better Gut Health

Are you getting enough probiotic foods in your diet? Chances are you’re probably not. Probiotics are a form of good bacteria found in your gut that are responsible for everything from nutrient absorption to immune ...

Cocoa Powder Benefits, Nutrition Facts and Recipes

One of the main ingredients used to make chocolate is cocoa powder, and it's the reason for its signature taste. While most types of commercial chocolates are high in sugar and calories and overall low ...

7 Incredible Pomegranate Seeds Benefits, Plus How to Open

Pomegranate seeds, which are the edible insides of the pomegranate, are little ruby red bursts of sweet and tart deliciousness that pack a serious punch of health benefits. Brimming with beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols, studies show ...

Tart Cherry Juice Benefits for Better Sleep and Muscle Recovery

If you’ve been paying attention to the new items at your local grocery store or certainly health food store, you may have noticed tart cherry juice on the shelf. Not to be confused with sweet cherries, ...

10 Proven Benefits of Astragalus

Astragalus root is one of the most powerful immune-building plants on the planet. This adaptogen herb helps fight stress and disease at the same time. No wonder why it's called in China huang qi, which translates ...

Stinging Nettle Benefits for Allergy Relief & More

Have you ever walked by a seemingly harmless plant and accidentally brushed up against it, only to feel a slight stinging or prickly pain? Chances are you may have come in contact with a stinging ...

Vegetable Oil: Healthy Cooking Oil or Harmful to Health?

Vegetable oil is a common ingredient that most of us have sitting on our kitchen shelves. However, there's a lot of confusion about whether or not vegetable oils are actually good for you. While some claim ...

Lady’s Mantle for Menstrual & Gastrointestinal Relief + Other Benefits

Lady's mantle — it's such an interesting name for an herb that has so many possible health benefits. What is lady's mantle used for? Given its namesake, it's probably not surprising that women use it to ...

High Fructose Corn Syrup Dangers and Healthy Alternatives

Have you been fooled by advertisements talking about "corn sugar"? Viewer beware — this is just a more angelic but deceptive term for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Manufactured mostly from genetically modified corn, high fructose corn syrup ...