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The Incredible Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Incredible Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

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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Essential Nutrients for Overall Health
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Essential Nutrients for Overall Health

These nutrients are considered “essential” not only because the body needs them to perform its day-to-day functions, but also because it can’t produce them its own. They must be obtained through food sources or supplements. We look at 13 essential nutrients and why the body needs them.

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A Salty Breakdown of Popular World Salts
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

A Salty Breakdown of Popular World Salts

These days the options are a lot more vast and varied, from sea salts harvested from around the world to salts from active volcanoes. But what’s the difference, and what’s worth paying more for in terms of a salt that benefits your health? Let’s take a closer look and you’ll be able to decide for yourself.

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