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How kiwifruit helps lower blood pressure and support cardiovascular function

The kiwifruit, botanically known as Actinidia deliciosa, illustrates the wisdom of not judging a book by its cover. While its dull-colored, fuzzy ...

3 surprising benefits of this underrated root vegetable

The rutabaga, botanically known as Brassica napus, is sometimes described as a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. At first glance, it appears t...

“Cran-tastic”- 3 under-recognized health benefits of cranberries

Mention “healthful effects of cranberry juice,” and many people automatically think of cranberry’s well-known abilities to prevent urinary tract in...

Pamper your heart with this anti-inflammatory seed oil

Many have been conditioned to think of dietary fats as unhealthful, destructive, and just plain “bad.” Of course, nothing could be farther from th...

Pumpkin perks: Reasons to be thankful for this seasonal superfood

In case you haven’t noticed, we are now in the season where the pumpkin reigns supreme. Glowing Jack O’ Lanterns preside over patios and front sto...

Guardian of wellness: How hemp nurtures your brain and heart

You may have heard the “buzz” surrounding the benefits of hemp seeds - which is ironic. While hemp seeds originate from the Cannabis sativa plant,...

Optimize your health with this tasty ancient grain

It would certainly be hard to improve upon farro - one of the first crops ever cultivated and one of the most nourishing and beneficial grains on t...

The tasty, mineral-rich nut that cuts heart disease risk

Cashew nuts, botanically classified as Anacardium occidentale, originally hail from Brazil - although they are now cultivated throughout Southeast...

New review shows this delicious natural food improves heart health

Whether served over toast, yogurt, oatmeal, or fruit, there's something irresistible about a golden drizzle of honey. Fortunately for honey lover...

Protect your heart with this sweet spice

Cinnamon is more than a fragrant, sweet seasoning to enhance buttered toast, hot oatmeal, or creamy yogurt. For centuries, this ancient aromatic ...

The surprising stress-busting, mood-lifting benefits of holy basil

Basil - botanically known as Ocimum basilicum and also called “sweet” basil - is valued in Asian, African, South American, and Mediterranean cuisi...

Power up your workouts with this amino acid

“Amino acids” is probably not the most glamorous or exciting-sounding phrase you will ever encounter. But we wouldn’t survive long without these ...

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