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February is not just for Valentine's Day. It is also heart health month, which bring me to this: Heart health remains one of the most challenging areas for Americans. Despite decades of public health efforts, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for both men and women. It is also very expensive to treat…

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If you still haven't ventured into the delicious world known as kale and chard, let me reassure you: there’s a reason for the green food craze! People often ask me for recipes so they can become familiar, and comfortable, with these greens. This recipe is a delicious way to test out the world of kale…

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Beets have been a treasured vegetable throughout history. In Roman times, beet greens were widely enjoyed, and the beetroot itself was reserved for medicinal purposes only. Fast forward to modern times. Beet greens are typically thrown away by consumers who are unaware of their rich nutritional values. Beet root is enjoyed most frequently in the…

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When it comes to pleasure, cherries are winners for packing taste and powerful nutrients into a tiny package. Doesn't it seem like Nature makes extra efforts to ensure that her many Earthly species are delivered nourishment beyond what many of us ever imagined? Here are the top reasons why cherries should top your summertime food…

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You can eat "sunscreen foods" every day to maximize your body's self-protection against damaging rays. Protecting your skin by eating food tastes delicious, too! This approach can help decrease your exposure to toxins found in sunscreens and allow you to soak up enough rays for your body to make its own vitamin D. (more…)

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When my girlfriend Chelle was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, I decided that NOW is the time to share the power of lifestyle with all of you. Give your body every advantage by adopting the natural patterns of eating, physical movement, and enjoyable living that evolved with us.   Every time I learn of…

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Ginger - rich in superstar antioxidants with exotic names, like gingerol, shagoal, and zingerone.  It is beneficial for a kaleidescope of ailments, most notably appetite loss, stomach upset, stomachache, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, motion sickness, nausea, pain, motion sickness, arthritis, migraine headaches, coughs and upper respiratory illnessess. It can even be used as a topical…

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