As fate would have it, some of the most effective healing substances come in unexpected packages. One of the most unknown and underestimated super foods comes from the leaves of a tropical plant that is widely consumed by many people on vacation, but almost never consumed back home. Guava Leaf [...]
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The genetically modified food experiment first hit the United States’ food market in the mid-1990s with the introduction of the FlavrSavr Tomato, which ended up on the chopping block after widespread rejection from food providers. The GMO industry, led by companies like Monsanto, Bayer, Syngenta, Dow Chemical and others, continued [...]
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The protein bar industry has seen a lot of changes in recent years with companies like KIND bought out by large companies and ingredients altered. Canola oil and other unsavory ingredients have found their way into the “healthy” staples people have enjoyed for quite some time with non-GMO, organic and [...]
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The human body is comprised of up to 60% water according to H.H. Mitchell, who presented findings in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, the lungs are about 83% water, and the muscles and kidneys top out at [...]
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Alcohol is a beverage consumed by a large number of people from the world’s longest living cultures, many of whom have alcohol drinking as a custom. That being said, not everyone responds well to alcohol consumption and it can be disadvantageous for short-term health as well as long-term health in [...]
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The top producer of pork in the United States, the Smithfield Corporation of Smithfield, Virginia, is well known for its line of sausages, roasts, ribs, bacon and more. These types of processed meats are favorites among United States customers, where they are widely eaten at Sunday breakfasts, diners and breakfast [...]
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Avocadoes are one of the healthiest foods at any given health food store or supermarket, rich in healthy fats, minerals, vitamins and fiber. The avocado industry has expanded in recent years as the popularity of the health-giving, fatty fruit has grown. Meanwhile, Biotech companies have sought to capitalize on the [...]
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The low-fat diet craze began in the 1960s, when it was touted both for high-risk patients and the overall health of the population. By 1980, the ideology became promoted as if it were the gospel by physicians, the federal government, the food industry, and the popular health media. What many [...]
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The world of healthy drinks has come a long way in recent years with myriad companies introducing new drinks packed with nutrients that are not widely found in soda pop, water, or similar everyday drinks. A little over a month ago, I decided to check out some drinks from Victory [...]
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The liver is widely regarded as the most important organ for protecting your body from toxicity. The liver removes countless toxins, including drugs, nicotine, alcohol, prescription medication based substances, synthetic chemicals, and other potentially harmful substances. Located on the upper right side of the body, behind the ribs, livers are [...]
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