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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When you hear the words barley water, some people may make a connection to beer. But the main difference is that barley water hasn’t gone through a fermentation process, so there’s no alcohol content. And it turns out, there can be many health benefits associated with drinking it regularly!
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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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We need our livers for survival, so although there is no specific “liver diet,” the following nutritional tips may help prevent further damage, and support patients living with liver disease.
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It’s time you lived a little—and tried out the many fewer known yet nutritionally-rich beans that go beyond navy, kidney, and classic canned brown beans in tomato sauce. Sample the unique nutritional benefits, colors, flavors, and textures of these six lesser known beans…
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There are many health benefits to incorporating wild salmon into your diet. Wild salmon dine on other fish (unlike farm-raised salmon, which can be fed fillers or injected with antibiotics for mass production), which means they are high in essential omega-3 fatty acids (or good fats), protein, and low in saturated fats (bad fats).
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