Food for Health: Anti-Inflammatory Diets & Nutrients

How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.

Fresh ginger root and ground ginger spice

Benefits of Boiled Ginger

Ginger is a type of root and spice that has been used as a culinary ingredient and traditional medicine for thousands of years.

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The Best Mood Enhancers

When you feel sad or irritable, it might seem impossible to turn your mood around. But simple changes to your dietary habits can result in a noticeably improved mood.

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How Electrolytes, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride Function in the Body

Electrolytes are types of minerals the body requires for regulating water levels, blood acidity and muscle function. You get them from foods and supplements. The most common electrolytes are sodium, potassium and chloride; other electrolytes include calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

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Benefits of Ginkgo Nuts

Ginkgo nuts are a type of food grown from the ginkgo biloba tree, a native Chinese plant. Both the leaves and the nuts of ginkgo biloba have been used as remedies for various health complications and to produce health supplements intended to prevent cognitive decline.

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Fresh Yacon roots

Yacon Root: Health Benefits & Side Effects

Yacon root comes from the Smallanthus sonchifolius plant native to South America. Used as a food and natural sweetener, yacon root’s potential health benefits have led to its use as a dietary supplement as well.

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