Tag Archives: Antioxidants

Discovering The Many Health Benefits Of Clove Oil

Cloves are native to Indonesia and have been consumed for thousands of years in several Asian countries.  Cloves are flowers of the evergreen tree Eugenia arena, which are picked before they bloom completely.  They are ready for use when the … read more »

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Terrific Turmeric

What it Turmeric? Have you ever had yellow rice? Yellow Curry? Mustard? Even Chili? Turmeric is used in all of these dishes! It’s a yellow spice with a mild flavor, and it has some wonderful therapeutic properties. Turmeric is a … read more »

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Tips and Tricks For Building Immunity

The gradual shortening of the days signal a few things: the approach of autumn and its beautiful colors, the fact that Thanksgiving and then the hurried days before Christmas are just around the corner, and…the not so happy news that … read more »

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Super Fun With Seaweed

Seaweed is a form of algae and grows in freshwater and seawater. For the preparation of food, most freshwater varieties are usually toxic, so seawater algae are utilized. While seaweed is a high nutrient food, it also presents some challenges … read more »

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Antioxidants in Food

Antioxidants protect our cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals, which may play an important role in heart disease, cancer, and certain other diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.  Examples of dietary antioxidants include beta-carotene, … read more »

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Calcium – Not Just For Bones

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and it contributes not only to bone strength, but also to nerve and muscle function.  Calcium and magnesium together are particularly important in regulating heart and muscle contraction. Most of the … read more »

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