[embed]https://youtu.be/JLsNu7gCJu4?si=HgC5LUGMmUByQHcN[/embed] The health benefits of soursop make this tropical fruit an excellent addition to your diet. The prickly fruit of the soursop tree (Annona muricata), also known as graviola, is large, heart-shaped, and ridged on the outside. Its flesh is soft and juicy. When raw, it...
There are disinfection byproducts in tap water. What happened when Brita, PUR, ZeroWater, and refrigerator water filters were put to the test? Though many distrust the safety of tap water, a study of 35 brands of bottled water did not find them to be necessarily safer,...
[embed]https://youtu.be/X-n91gnCpxE?si=DZBaBpQS7qdWhyuS[/embed] Despite its name, Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) isn’t really a moss: It’s a type of algae, or seaweed. This red, branching seaweed is found on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Britain, Europe, and North America. Irish moss plays an important role in a...
Chia seeds may be small, but they’re incredibly rich in nutrients. A staple in the ancient Aztec and Maya diets, these seeds have been touted for their health benefits for centuries. The antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds may promote heart...
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. There are many different types of intermittent fasting, such as the 16/8 and 5:2 methods. Numerous studies show that it can have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Here...
Low in calories, naturally free of fat and cholesterol, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating -- these are just a few of the many benefits ascribed to America’s latest health craze: coconut water.Dubbed "Mother Nature’s sports drink" by marketers, the demand is skyrocketing, propelled...
Getting grays is an inevitable part of aging. That said, we're all for women embracing whatever it is makes them feel best—natural or otherwise—at any age. But, if you're noticing some grays and are looking to stave it off, there are lifestyle changes you can...
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it’s closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the...
[embed]https://youtu.be/lYBnWr4k2I0?si=I5W6uq0kTJNByY9b[/embed] Karela juice is made from a fruit called bitter melon, or Momordica charantia. It takes its name from translations of “bitter melon”in Indian languages. The fruit has distinctly rough, bumpy skin and can generally be found in two varieties — Chinese and Indian bitter melon. The...
Back in 1980, only around 10 percent to 14 percent of adults globally older than 20 years old were considered obese. Fast-forward to today, and the number of those struggling with obesity is around 30 percent to 40 percent. Considering the World Health Organization (WHO)...