A recent Stanford analysis confirmed that in comparison with conventional food, organic food has significantly lower pesticide levels, lower multidrug-resistant bacteria levels, and higher beneficial fat levels. In my book, that’s a pretty good case that organic food is healthier.
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Eat Sustainably -Cut Out Processed Corn
Avoid buying items with corn or corn-based substances (corn oil, cornstarch, or corn syrup) as ingredients. According to the USDA, at least 85 percent of the corn grown in this country has been genetically modified, meaning the plants were altered to make them more pest resistant. The Food Alliance Certified seal means that a product [...]
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Foods to Boost Natural Sun Protection-Tea
Black tea, green tea and white teas are a rich source of the antioxidant EGCG. White tea contains the most as it is the least processed, followed by green, then black tea. Emerging research suggests that consumption and topical application of EGCG can help protect the skin from UV damage and skin cancer. One may [...]
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Sip Oolong Tea for Healthy Skin
Research suggests that people with mild eczema who drink oolong tea three times a day may show improvement in itching and other symptoms. Compounds in the tea called polyphenols appear to be responsible.
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Easy Weight Loss Solution #3
White TeaCompounds in white tea may stall the growth of new fat cells, as well as trigger the breakdown of fat in existing fat cells, according to a report in Nutrition & Metabolism. White Tea is low in caffeine and high in antioxidants, and could be helpful in averting the many health problems linked to [...]
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Stress Free Thanksgiving
Life this time of year can feel like a marathon of family gatherings, shopping, and general overdoing. Instead of relying on vast amounts of caffeine to keep up the pace, try a homemade herbal chai to build your body’s reserves. This energy-enhancing blend stars eleuthero (also known as Siberian ginseng), which helps the body adapt [...]
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Best Herbal Tea Combinations
Many of you asked for specific herbal tea combinations….Best anti-stress bets include (try one or a blend of any of these great herbal teas):Nerve tonicsvalerian, hops, chamomile, scullcap, oats, damiana Nerve relaxantsSt. John’s wort, passion flower, valerian, lemon balm, lobelia, scullcap, hops, chamomile, lavender Nerve sootheroats, barley, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root Nerve stimulantskola nut, [...]
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Tea Time!
Whether you need to relax before climbing into bed, de-stress after a busy day at work, or even get your day off on the right (calm) foot, a cup of herbal tea can help. Try different herbs that are known for their soothing properties, then pick your favorites and enjoy them solo or in combinations. [...]
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Do you fancy yourself a tea connoisseur?
If you are a tea connoisseur, then you probably know that experts recommend using loose teas for the best flavor, since loose teas are consistently higher-grade than those used in prepackaged tea bags. Loose leaves unfurl in the cup and release the full flavor of the tea, so when filling your own tea bags or [...]
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