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Superfood Health Benefits & Nutritional Properties
Superfood nutrition, beneficial properties, pros and cons, potential side effects, correct dosages and how to use them properly for best results.
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Top 8 Organic Amla Powder Brands: Pros and Cons, Safety, Ratings and Value
Organic amla powder is a popular nutritional supplement that’s full of antioxidant polyphenols, tannins and flavonoids, and is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.
Amla fruit comes from the Phyllanthus emblica tree and is commonly known as amalaki and Indian gooseberry. The small green fruits are dried and powdered for medicinal use and have been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic treatments for thousands of years.
Amla is also one of three fruits used to make triphala churna, perhaps the most famous of all the traditional formulas in Ayurveda. Indian gooseberry is a nutrient-rich superfood in its own right though, and many people, myself included, take it as a natural way to increase their vitamin C and antioxidant intake.
In this guide I’ll compare the best amla powders with organic certification in 2026, their pros and cons, customer reviews and feedback, and a verdict on each one’s value, safety and effectiveness. Also ahead, 6 main health benefits of amla, potential side effects, and amla capsules vs powders.
7 Benefits of Bibhitaki, Side Effects, Ideal Dosage and How to Use It
Bibhitaki is one of the most revered healing fruits in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Known as the “one who keeps away disease,” this potent superfood has been used for thousands of years across different parts of Asia.
Yet most people in the West have never heard of it. That’s a shame, but modern research is now confirming what ancient healers have known for thousands of years: that using bibhitaki powder can have many beneficial effects for your health and wellbeing.
Here’s a detailed look at bibhitaki’s proven benefits, how you can use it effectively, ideal dosages and timing, potential side effects, and where to find organic powder and capsules in America.
What is Bibhitaki?
Beetroot Vitamins and Minerals: Nutrition Levels in Raw, Steamed, Boiled, Roasted, Pickled and Juiced Beets
Red beets are a nutrient-rich vegetable well worth having in your diet. Whether you eat them fresh, cook them, juice them, or take them as concentrated beet supplements, they provide many vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrition.
This guide has the main minerals and vitamins found in beets, with iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, copper and potassium levels. And just how much vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin A and vitamin K you can expect from beetroot.
Also ahead, how different preparation methods affect beets nutritionally, including having them raw, steamed, boiled, roasted and juiced. If canned and pickled beets are still healthy, or if processing strips away their benefits. And why this red superfood can be particularly good for people low on iron.
Does Beetroot Contain Iron?
5 Reasons Why Beets are a Superfood: Nutrients, Benefits and Content Levels
There is a wide range of nutritional compounds in red beets, but 5 of them would objectively be considered the most important. They are nitrates, betaine, betalains, phenolic compounds and saponins. Together they are the main reasons why this root vegetable is considered a superfood.
In this guide I’ll cover each of these nutrients in detail: what they are, how they work, their main health benefits, and how much of them you can get in raw and cooked beetroot, beet juice and in concentrated supplements.
1. Nitrates
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Papaya Seed Parasite Cleanse: How to Get Rid of Intestinal Worms with an Anti-Parasitic Smoothie
Intestinal parasites are a far more common problem than most people realize. They are also notoriously difficult to diagnose due to the wide variety of symptoms that can result from a parasitic infection.
Some, but by no means all of these symptoms can include bloating and excessive gas, frequent diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, ongoing fatigue, an increasing number of allergies, and poor general immunity with regular sickness.
The seeds from papaya fruit have strong anthelmintic and antiamoebic properties. This means they get rid of intestinal worms and other parasitic organisms in your digestive system.
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Pumpkin Seeds for Parasites: A Natural Intestinal Worms Cleanse
Intestinal human parasites are a far more common problem than most people realize. Here’s how they can enter your body and some of the main symptoms of parasitic infections.
Also ahead is a natural remedy for intestinal worms, based on a traditional German treatment using raw pumpkin seeds.
These seeds contain high levels of a substance called cucurbitin that paralyzes tapeworms, hookworms, ascariasis, pinworms and other parasites so they can be expelled from your body.
Using Raw Pumpkin Seeds to Get Rid of Parasitic Worms
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Pumpkin Seeds Nutrition: Calories, Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fat, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals & Other Nutrients
Here is the nutritional properties of raw pumpkin seeds, including calories, carbohydrates, glycemic index, fat, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients they contain.
Also find out their glycemic index and why snacking on these tasty green seeds, also known as pepitas, is a simple way to lose weight and improve your health.
Calories in Pumpkin Seeds
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How to Take Amla Powder and Capsules with Recommended Dosage and Timing
Amla fruit, also known as Indian gooseberry or amalaki, is a potent and rejuvenating superfood.
It is particularly high in vitamin C, antioxidant polyphenols and other beneficial compounds for cellular protection and inflammation reduction.
This page will look at how to take amla, how much to have, the correct times to take it and the ideal dosage.
Amla Uses — 6 Different Ways to Take Amalaki
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8 Cissus Quadrangularis Benefits, Side Effects, Pros & Cons, Dosage & Best Brand
Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial vine from the Vitaceae family. It’s also known as veldt grape, adamant creeper and winged treebine, and is mainly found in Asia and parts of Africa.
Traditionally, this plant has been used to heal wounds and bone fractures, and for inflammatory conditions like back and joint pain. Modern scientific studies also highlight its benefits for weight loss, arthritis, osteoporosis, bone health, stronger teeth, sporting injuries, and speeding up recovery from intense exercise.
Here’s how Cissus quadrangularis works, correct dosage and when to take it, potential side effects and precautions, overall pros and cons, and the best Cissus capsules to take if you’d like to try it for yourself.
8 Benefits of Cissus Quadrangularis and How to Take It
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How Boswellia Works with Turmeric, Glucosamine, Collagen, Ashwagandha and Cissus Quadrangularis
The Boswellia serrata tree grows in India, North Africa and the Middle East. It’s also known as Indian Frankincense and has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Boswellia trees produce a resinous gum with active compounds called boswellic acids that have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
This natural remedy is often used for conditions like joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases. There’s much more on the many benefits of Boswellia serrata here, including the correct dosage, when to have it, how long it takes to work, and the one I use and why.
5 Natural Remedies Boswellia Serrata Combines Well With
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7 Boswellia Serrata Benefits, Pros & Cons, Side Effects & How to Use It
Boswellia serrata is a tree native to India, the Middle East and Northern Africa. It’s also known as Indian Frankincense and its resin has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to treat joint pain and respiratory problems.
It’s still used for these purposes today and is a popular supplement for arthritis, liver damage, IBS, IBD and other forms of inflammation within the body.
Recent research has also found Boswellia to be beneficial for losing weight, better skin, digestive health and preventing hair loss, along with many other anti-inflammatory effects.
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Using Black Walnut Hulls to Kill Parasites and Intestinal Worms
Black walnut hull is one of the best known natural treatments for worms and other parasites living within the human digestive system.
Potent compounds in green black walnut hulls make them an effective anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal intestinal cleanser.