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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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Pumpkin Versus Potatoes — Calories, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants
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
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 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
Here’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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Black Currant Oil for Hair Loss, Correct Dosage and Skin Benefits
Black 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
Starting 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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Parsley Juice for Kidney Cleansing and Liver Detoxification
Parsley juice is a concentrated version of all the nutrition in the herb, including a rich array of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, chlorophyll and volatile oils.
Some of the best known benefits of this green herb include kidney cleansing and liver detoxification.
Ahead are two special recipes for using parsley as a natural kidney treatment and liver healer.
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Top 10 Nutritional Benefits of Arugula: Why Salad Rocket Is So Good For You
Arugula is a highly nutritious cruciferous vegetable that’s well worth eating as often as possible.
Also called salad rocket, rucola or roquette, it has a distinctive and delicious peppery flavor to its soft green leaves and goes particularly well in fresh salads.
This nutrient-rich green has many beneficial properties for energy production, cellular protection, natural weight loss and a healthier appearance. Here’s just what makes salad rocket so good for you.
10 Reasons Why Arugula is So Good for You
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Bok Choy for Weight Loss and 3 Key Nutritional Benefits
Bok choy is one of the most popular vegetables to cook with throughout Asia, yet still not widely used in America.
Very low in calories, yet high in many beneficial nutrients, bok choy is excellent for weight loss and a green superfood well worth using more of in your daily cooking.
What Is Bok Choy?
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Flaxseed Oil Versus Flax Meal — Which is Healthier?
Both flax oil and ground flaxseeds have significant nutritional benefits but which one is better for your health?
Here is a comparison of flaxseed oil versus flax meal for omega-3s, lignans, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Omega-3 Content Comparison
The majority of people eating ground flax or taking the oil are doing so because of their very high omega-3 fatty acid content.
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Flaxseed Oil for Acne and Dry Skin: Dosage, Benefits and a Topical Treatment
Flaxseed oil is the richest natural source of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), comprising over 50% of this essential omega-3 fat for healthy skin.
Unfortunately, ALA consumption has dropped significantly in recent decades. By comparison, most people’s intake of omega-6 fats, like linoleic acid found in vegetable oil, has increased dramatically.
If you want to address skin problems like acne, or a dry and flaky complexion, then flaxseed oil can help remedy this imbalance.
How Omega-6 Fatty Acids Cause Skin Inflammation
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How to Use Flaxseed Oil for Weight Loss
Both flaxseed oil and ground flax can help with weight loss in ways that most people wouldn’t expect and it has nothing to do with dieting.
Ahead is a look at how taking flaxseeds can help suppress appetite, improve metabolism, enhance digestion and increase thermogenic fat burning.