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02/13/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries

Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. In these […]

12/30/2019 / By Grace Olson

Stay hydrated and eat your fruits and veggies: 6 Foods that help support healthy kidneys

The kidneys are the two bean-shaped organs near your lower back, and they play a vital role in your body’s ability to detoxify as well as overall health. They are responsible for filtering out the toxins and excess wastes from the body and passing them as urine. Eating the right foods can help boost their […]

12/01/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Study: Cranberry extract can help stop antibiotic resistance

If you enjoyed cranberries this Thanksgiving, you might have thought about how good it tastes or debated with relatives about whether the jellied variety is better than the traditional sauce. One thought that probably didn’t enter your mind was how much it can do for your health. Sure, most people know that cranberry juice can […]

10/25/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Tart, sweet and full of antioxidants: 5 Reasons to add nutrient-rich hawthorn berries to your diet

Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that have a storied history. Their use as a remedy for various diseases is documented in ancient medical records all around the world. The Greek physician Dioscorides wrote in the first century AD that these berries are effective in increasing blood flow to the heart. Meanwhile, ancient Chinese healers on the other side […]

07/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Rich in health benefits, enjoy blackberries all year

Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are usually picked between July to August, but you can enjoy these nutritious berries throughout the year. Like other berries, blackberries offer amazing health benefits. Here are just some of them. They’re rich in vitamin C. A cup of raw blackberries provides at least half of the recommended daily target for vitamin C. […]

07/11/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

You are what you eat: Even if you are ill, you can eat your way to better health

We’ve all been there: Someone you know is diagnosed with a chronic illness like diabetes, and you can’t really say you’re surprised given the poor quality of their diet. But how often do you think about the opposite scenario, where someone improves their health dramatically by cleaning up their diet? The truth is that just […]

06/19/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

5 Health benefits that make lingonberry a real Scandinavian treasure

Berries are known for being nutritious and a rich source of antioxidants. They also contain soluble and insoluble fiber that help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels and promote healthy digestion. In the U.S., blueberries and blackberries are two of the most popular varieties, and they are packed with health benefits. In the northern parts of Europe, […]

04/17/2019 / By Zoey Sky

From kimchi to kefir, these are the best anti-aging foods you’ll find anywhere

The key to having a healthy mind and body is eating nutritious foods like fruits, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and lean meat. But did you know that certain superfoods even offer anti-aging benefits? Data suggest that diet significantly affects a person’s lifespan. Make positive lifestyle changes and consume more of these delicious and highly nutritious […]

02/28/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Anthocyanins are a colorful way to prevent cardiovascular disease

It is often said that presentation is everything when it comes to meals, but there’s an even better reason to fill your plate with colorful foods. The pigment that gives foods like berries their rich red and purple hues also doubles as powerful protection against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that this pigment, anthocyanin, not […]

02/12/2019 / By Lance D Johnson

Eating blueberries and strawberries is a proactive solution for preventing cognitive impairment

In highly vaccinated populations, cognitive impairment begins at an early age. The antigens in vaccines are not benign; they are combined with aluminum cations to stimulate the response of immune cells in the human recipient. As immune-responsive cells uptake the antigen, they simultaneously carry aluminum cations throughout the body and into the brain. Aluminum is […]

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