It seems that more people are looking for natural ways to grow old gracefully. Nutrition and the notion of beauty are part of it as previously mentioned. Nutrition helps in the life cycles of hair, skin, and nails that vary from month to month. Blackberries support many of the nutrients, vitamins, and more for increased health. Here NutritionAndYou.com, reflects on the many health benefits of consuming blackberries:   "Sweet, succulent blackberries are summer delicacies in the northern … [Read more...] about 8 Health Benefits Of Blackberries

The way people interact and consume tea, and the aesthetics surrounding tea drinking is considered 'tea culture'. It plays an important role in many countries. Included are tea brewing, tea production, history, health, ethics, education and more. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on butterfly tea and the potential health benefits:"Marcus Gavius Apicius, a Roman gourmand who lived during the 1st century A.D. and enjoyed all things luxurious, coined the phrase “We eat first with our … [Read more...] about Surprising Benefits Of Butterfly Pea Tea

A large tropical fruit consisting of aromatic edible yellow flesh surrounded by a tough segmented skin topped with a tuft of stiff leaves, is commonly known as a pineapple. It is used in cuisines around the world. Crushed pineapple is used in yogurt, jam, ice cream and sweets. The juice of the pineapple is served as a beverage. Here Ellaine Castillo, NaturalNews.com, reflects on the enormous health benefits of consuming pineapples:  "On hot summer days, a lot of people look … [Read more...] about 9 Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Sweet And Juicy Pineapples

A cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable having thick or dense green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical head or heart of young leaves, refers to cabbage. It can be prepared in many different ways to eat, such as pickled, steamed, stewed, skewed, fermented as sauerkraut, braised, sauteed, or just eaten raw. Here Rachael Link, MS, RD, HigherPerspectives.com, reflects on cabbage as one of the most effective foods used to treat stomach ulcers and stop inflammation:"Humanity has known about the … [Read more...] about 5 Spectacular Health Benefits Of Consuming Cabbage

Drinking echinacea tea may be an option if you are tired of the same old tea. The tea is derived from a group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. There are ten species used in herbal remedies for a host of ailments. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on the benefits of echinacea: "You’ve most likely heard of echinacea, also known as coneflower, and the many potential health benefits that it can provide. A member of the Asteraceae family,1 along with lettuce, … [Read more...] about Echinacea Tea May Provide You With A Boost Of Health

Chia Seeds are being researched for their effects on health, however, the work is sparse. Chia seeds are used by sprinkling them over other foods and they are usually ground. They can be used in cereals, smoothies, yogurt, bread, granola bars, energy bars, and tortillas. There are many other uses of chia seeds since they may be nutritionally beneficial. Here Mary Miller, Food.news, reflects on why chia seeds are worth having in your pantry:"In ancient times, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations … [Read more...] about The Wonders Of Eating Chia Seeds

The portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by digestive enzymes is considered roughage or dietary fiber. The two main components are both soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, and insoluble which does not. Here Alan Mozes, CBSnews.com, reflects on the benefits of eating fiber:Image courtesy of: yummysmellsca"A large, new analysis helps confirm that eating lots of grains, vegetables and fruit lowers your risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease. When … [Read more...] about Eat More Fiber To Prevent Deadly Diseases, Says Study

It seems that a natural way to age gracefully begins with the food we eat. For example, a natural compound – fisetin – found in apples and strawberries offer great antiaging effects.  This powerful antioxidant flavonoid is emerging at the very center of a cutting-edge antiaging therapy known as senolytics as previously mentioned. Here Ellaine Castillo, NaturalNews.com, reflects on reasons to eat an apple a day:"As the famous saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have … [Read more...] about 7 Health Benefits Of Eating Apples

Even with its unwavering popularity, some still avoid bananas because they're higher in carbs and sugar than many other fruits. But here's the thing: it's easy to forget that your body actually needs carbs to fuel your body, and unlike processed sweet treats, a banana's naturally occurring sugars are accompanied by many vitamins and minerals, as previously mentioned. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on why you should eat a banana an hour before bedtime:     "If you’re … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Eat Bananas At Night

A healthy diet is essential for optimizing your health. This is an on-going task that must be undertaken to stay healthy as mentioned previously. More than ever before many individuals are making a concerted effort, to pay more attention to their eating habits, and what they consume. Here Michelle Schoffro Cook, Care2.com, reflects on the health benefits of flaxseeds and flaxseed oil:   "We all know that flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are superfoods that are great for us and that we … [Read more...] about 10 Research-Based Reasons To Start Eating Flaxseeds And Flaxseed oil