Turmeric, the main spice in the Indian dish curry, is argued by many to be the most powerful herb on the planet at fighting and potentially reversing disease. The health benefits of turmeric are incredibly vast and very thoroughly researched. Currently, there are over 12,500 peer-reviewed articles published proving turmeric benefits, especially one of its renowned healing…
The rosemary plant is one of the most popular medicinal plants in the world, as well as a healing herb with a very long history of use in places including Italy and Greece, dating as far back as at least 500 BC. According to an article published in Nutrition Today: The genus name Rosmarinus is…
The average store-bought lip balm may moisturize your lips for a little while but often doesn't last and often includes artificial, even toxic ingredients. In contrast, this DIY lip balm recipe provides nourishment and hydration for dry, cracked lips without the negative side effects. Key Ingredients Coconut oil: Why does coconut oil work so well…
Your liver and kidneys might normally get all the credit when it comes to detoxification, but did you know that your body also has another extensive system in place that helps detoxify your brain? If you're wondering what a "brain detox" is all about — or "how can I clean my brain?" — you've come…
Although saturated fats, such fatty acids like palmitic acid and stearic acid, often get a bad rap in terms of their health impact, there's good reason to include them in your diet in moderate amounts. After all, fat is an essential macronutrient and has many functions. For example, palmitic acid benefits include helping form cell…
We rank the benefit-rich avocado as one of the top five healthiest foods, so it’s not surprising that we also rank avocado oil as one of the healthiest oils. What is avocado oil good for? Considering it's a great source of healthy fats and nutrients — including vitamin E — studies have found avocado oil…
There's nothing like a filling, warming and comforting casserole, am I right? This homemade green bean casserole recipe is packed with essential nutrients that will keep you satisfied and energized. It's made with antioxidant-rich ingredients, and at about 300 calories per serving, you can enjoy this casserole with zero guilt. Add this to your rotating…
Chickweed is a fast-growing plant that has been utilized as a folk remedy for many conditions, including arthritis pains, skin conditions, such as rashes and eczema, asthma, constipation, and kidney related issues. While there have been few reliable studies investigating chickweed benefits compared to those of other common greens, there's reason to believe that this…
As far back as the middle ages, people used various parts of the linden tree (also called "lime flower") — such as in linden tea — for their natural ability to promote perspiration and detoxification, reduce pain, and decrease anxiety. When consumed as an herbal medicine in the form of a tea, tonic, extract or…
While you may not yet be familiar with this whole grain, according to the Aduna website, fonio "has been predicted to be one of the hottest food trends of 2020 by Whole Foods and The Times." Not only that, but it's believed to be one of the oldest African cereal grains in existence, having been consumed for…
