If you haven’t heard of chia seeds before, they come from the Salvia Hispanica plant, which is part of the mint family, and are native to Mexico and Guatemala. They are said to have been an important food to the Aztecs and Mayans. And due to their incredible health benefits, it’s no surprise as to why! Here are 12 reasons to add more chia seeds to your diet.
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To avoid getting a urinary tract infection, which can make urinating painful, difficult, and generally uncomfortable, there are a number of foods and beverages that can help. Even better: most of these food and drink items are available at any old grocery store, farmer’s market or pharmacy.
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Turmeric comes to us from the same general family as ginger root, which helps to explain some of its sweeter undertones. But it can do much more than just boost flavor. Here’s a look at all the health benefits of turmeric.
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There are certain nutrients the body needs in order to sustain its energy levels throughout the day, including carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats. Regularly incorporating these six fueling foods into meals and snacks can help to fend off fatigue and allow maximization of awake hours.
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You might be surprised to learn that maple syrup actually has more uses and nutritional benefits than something that’s just flavored sugar (basically, corn syrup and a bunch of other bad stuff). We look into some sweet facts and uses for this tasty Canadian treat.
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Most of us know that antioxidants are good for us (that’s certainly been drilled in), but do you actually know what antioxidants are, what they do, and where you can find them?
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