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Avocado Oil for Frying and the Smoke Point of Cooking Oils


Avos in the kitchenAvocado oil is a very heat stable cooking oil and ideal for high-temperature frying in your kitchen.

It also tastes great and is full of beneficial monounsaturated fats and other nutrition.

Here’s why it’s worth changing from unhealthy processed oils, like soy and corn, and even the healthier ones like olive oil, to cooking with avocado oil.

The Dangers of Low Smoke Point Cooking Oils

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Pumpkin Seed Oil: Correct Dosage, Timing and Side Effects


Pumpkin oil when to takeThere are 2 ways to take pumpkin seed oil. In capsules, which are more convenient and portable.

Or by the teaspoon from the bottle, which is usually better value and more enjoyable if you like the taste. Remember to keep it in the fridge if you go for this option.

Pumpkin seed oil is best taken just after a meal, rather than on an empty stomach, to improve absorption of both its nutrients and those present in other foods as well.

After breakfast and after dinner would be the ideal time to take pumpkin seed oil. It has a unique and delicious flavor that most people really enjoy.

Pumpkin Seed Oil Optimal Dosage

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Pumpkin Versus Potatoes — Calories, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants


Squash Nutrients Many people only eat pumpkins at Thanksgiving in sugary pumpkin pies. What a waste.

They are some of the healthiest of all vegetables and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

Not only do they taste great, they are also low in calories, yet very filling.

Here’s why it’s worth replacing fattening potatoes with healthier pumpkin on your dinner plate. Your body will thank you for it.

Nutritional Comparison Between Potatoes and Pumpkin

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How to Use Triphala For Weight Loss, Constipation and Intestinal Cleansing


Bibhitaki haritaki amalaki dried fruit Most weight loss programs focus on cutting calories and dietary fat, eating less food and doing more exercise.

With obesity rates at record levels and climbing it’s clear that these approaches aren’t working for many people.

What if there was a completely different way to lose weight with the Ayurvedic preparation triphala? One that focused first on clearing out the digestive system to perform at it’s best.

Constipation, The Colon and Weight Gain

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How to Take Triphala Churna: Dosage, Taste and When to Take It


Triphala churna dosage

Triphala is an Ayurvedic preparation that is a combination of the powdered fruit of 3 different herbs: haritaki, bibhitaki and amalaki (commonly known as amla powder).

It is prized in Ayurveda for its ability to balance the doshas and enhance the process of digestion and elimination.

It is also beneficial for removing waste products from the digestive tract, cleansing the liver, gallbladder and kidneys and purifying the bloodstream.

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7 Proven Haritaki Powder Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage and How to Take It


Kadukka PodiHere’s why the Ayurvedic herb haritaki is so good for digestive wellness, detoxification, dropping unwanted body fat, better skin and hair, and much more.

As well as its extensive benefits, also ahead is how to and when to use haritaki powder and capsules, the best type to take and some important side effects and precautions to be aware of.

Keep reading to learn why this ancient herb is such a powerful detoxifier and rejuvenator for your body and is considered the ‘Mother of herbs’ in in Ayurveda.

What is Haritaki?

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4 Amla Powder Face Masks for Brighter Skin and Smaller Pores


Amalaki facial masque techniqueAntioxidant-rich amla powder is highly beneficial for your skin, not just as a supplement but also as a topical facial treatment.

Here are 4 homemade face mask recipes using powdered amla to improve your skin tone and brighten your complexion.

First some quick precautions. Along with its strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties, amla fruit powder can have an astringent effect.

This is generally a good thing for minimizing pores and firming up your face but it may not be suitable for very dry skin.

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Black Currant Oil for Hair Loss, Correct Dosage and Skin Benefits


Ribes nigrumBlack currant oil is a lesser known nutritional oil with many beneficial properties.

Here’s how the gamma linoleic acid and other nutrients in this oil can help treat thinning hair and encourage new growth.

Also ahead, the best dosage for hair loss, skin improvement and other potential benefits of using black currant oil.

Hair Loss and Fatty Acids

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Stevia Benefits for Weight Loss, Side Effects and Why It’s So Good as a Sugar Substitute


Natural sugar alternativeStarting to use stevia regularly may well be one of the most beneficial things you ever do for your wellness and wellbeing.

Not for the nutrition it gives you, but rather for what it helps you substitute in your diet — sugar.

Here’s why stevia is so much better as a sweetener than sugar, the many benefits of making the change, potential side effects and the best tasting one I’ve found to sweeten food and drinks.

What is Stevia?

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