Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Boron and vitamins are vital for optimal health. Boron is a trace mineral which is important for improving conditions such as menopausal symptoms, allergies, Candida albicans, arthritis, osteoarthritis, aging and lupus.
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Castor oil is extracted from the bean of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). It is a mild laxative and is also used in alternative medicine for rheumatism, hair care, menstrual problems and as an anti-inflammatory. It may also be beneficial for the skin.
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Marmite is the brand name of a spreadable yeast extract that has been manufactures in England for over 100 years. It has a rich flavor and contains a number of beneficial nutrients. Its main ingredient is brewer’s yeast.
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Graviola, also known as guanaba, Brazilina pawpaw and soursop, is the green, heart-shaped fruit from a tree found in the rain forests of South America and Southeast Asia. It is reputed to have a number of health benefits.
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Holy basil, Ocimum sanctum, is an herb that originates from India where it is used in ayurvedic medicine. In the West it is touted as a weight lost supplement. But is it really effective for weight loss? You should consult your physician before taking a holy basil supplement.
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Sunflower oil, and the related safflower oil, are used as cooking oils in cultures around the world. They are both polyunsaturated oils and are healthier than either corn or soybean oil. Safflower and sunflower cultivation is widespread throughout the United States.
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Vitamin B complex is composed of eight vitamins that are essential for many bodily functions, including growth and development. Folic acid, or folate, is also known as vitamin B-9. The B vitamins can be found in animal and plant sources or taken as a combined daily supplement.
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Grapes originate from Central Asia and the Mediterranean. They grow on a woody vine in large clusters. The come in green, blue, red, black and golden varieties, the most common being the red. All dark-skinned grapes contain antioxidants that are beneficial for your health.
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