Rainbow Salad

Rainbow Salad Recipe

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A rainbow diet is the best diet because it includes foods from all the color groups – green, orange, yellow, blue/ purple, red and even white. A “Rainbow Salad” will ensure your body gets nutritious food and rich antioxidants, not to mention a healthy and low carb diet. This recipe is a sure way to get in all the color food groups with its fruits, vegetables, and healing spices in one dish. One serving offers a lot of health benefits, including weight loss. So reach for the rainbow and get your daily dose of plentiful nutrients.

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Radical Good Health with Antioxidants

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Antioxidants are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage — the common pathway for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases. Antioxidants help to keep free radicals roaming around our bodies in check. Antioxidant protection can easily be achieved with antioxidant-rich foods in your diet as mentioned in this article. Combined with key antioxidant supplements also help to protect against free radicals and lower your risk of developing all kinds of diseases.

Is Fish Oil Good for you

Is Fish Oil Good for you?

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Have you jumped on the fish oils bandwagon yet? Maybe you are on the fence, however, the importance of fish oils for optimal health cannot be overstated. The best news, especially for baby boomers looking for the “fountain of youth” is the growing evidence that suggests omega-3 fatty acids affect our telomeres and DNA which could potentially reduce the signs of aging. Coupled with other benefits for improved fat burning, diminished heart disease, more brainpower and not to mention better skin and hair too.

Gut Health

How Would You Rate Your Gut Health?

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When your gut isn’t healthy you are likely to have some initial symptoms that if left alone can spiral out of control, leaving you feeling unable to cope with your life in general. Are there too many red flags that signal your gut needs help? Have you looked at your diet or lifestyle as a first precaution to reduce your symptoms? Perhaps you are dealing with more severe issues such as SIBO or in need of the GAPS diet. Get healthy and back to your life.

Health Benefits Bone Broth

Health Benefits of Bone Broth

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Grandma did it…so why shouldn’t we? Although the use of bone and animal parts has been used for thousands of years around the globe, in our modern world animal parts such as the bones and marrow, tendons, ligaments, skin, and feet have often been discarded. It is well known that bone broth has lots to offer in terms of astounding health benefits and healing. Adding broth to your daily diet can have profound effects on your overall health.

Bone Broth Recipe

Bone Broth Recipe

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Cooking bone broth brings back many traditional memories and it is easy to get started with this recipe. First, you will have to head over to your local butcher to purchase your bones. It will be well worth your efforts as bone broth is one of the most nutrient-dense foods. It is one of the best healing foods for digestive disorders, inflammation, immune system, joint and muscles, detoxification and many other health conditions. Bone broth is restorative for the whole body, mind and spirit!

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Brain Health – Brain Boosting Foods

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It is important to note that our brains are always changing in a process called neuroplasticity or “brain plasticity” as we age. This plasticity determines the ability of the brain to modify its connections or rewire itself. Eating well and following a healthy lifestyle is good for your mental as well as your physical health. Learn about ‘8 Brain-Boosting’ foods and the best brain supplements to keep your grey matter happy and healthy.

Inflammation - The Root Cause of Chronic Disease

Inflammation: The Root of Chronic Disease

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The development of inflammation is multifaceted and can sneak up on us. A combination of an anti-inflammatory diet, avoidance of food allergens, and lifestyle can be powerful in controlling inflammation. A combination of herbs, nutrients and natural remedies that modulate the immune response is important. Tipping the balance — away from pro-inflammatory, toward anti-inflammatory — can feel like an overnight miracle!

Golden Milk Recipe -Turmeric

Golden Milk Recipe (Turmeric)

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‘Golden Milk’ has been getting enormous popularity these days — and for good reason! There are many healing ingredients used in this Golden Milk Recipe. However, the star ingredient is turmeric, which gives this popular beverage its ultra-healing benefits and its bright golden color. Most everyone can benefit from using turmeric in recipes and its an easy and effective way to fit in this ‘golden gem.’ The health-promoting effects are vast and worthy of all the merits!

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Best Tea for a Cold and Flu

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Has a cold or flu got you down? Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea may be just your cup of tea! Herbal teas used for cold and flu not only help to eliminate the chill but help to alleviate post nasal drip, sinus congestion, sore throats, and fevers. There are many herbs that help to ward off cold and flu viruses and can easily be added to this ‘best tea for a cold’ recipe. I’ve listed some of the most popular herbs you can add to this recipe to boost your immune system and ward off colds and flu. Happy tea time!