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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Summer weekends are often jam-packed with outdoor events. However, while many of these outings feature swimming and walking on the beach—many still focus on rounds of sugary cocktails on the backyard deck, appetizers on the patio, or camping and cottage trips filled with barbecues and beer. Returning home after a weekend of indulgence, your body […]
Like many other short fad diets, there are health professionals in support of and against juice cleansing. So read on for the pros and cons of juice cleansing to help you decide whether to give it a try or avoid it altogether…
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While many people might attempt a detox diet to rid their body of chemical toxins and processed ingredients, the problem is the sudden lack of calories and energy often leaves a person malnourished and starving which sets them up for failure in the long run. Here are some of the most common dangers of detox diets.
If you live a toxic lifestyle there is no doubt that you will eventually start to be weighed down by the damage done. However, you can detoxify (or cleanse) the body using certain foods to help counteract the toxins. So regardless of if weight loss, younger looking skin, better digestion, or just more energy is your goal, here are 10 of the most effective foods you can eat to help detox and cleanse your body.
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