Chia seeds are an ancient super food that has been used by the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas. In fact, Chia means "strength" in the language of the Mayans, and was considered running food because messengers could run all day with the help of these tiny seeds. Chia seeds were considered medicine and were actually prized more than gold due to their incredible health enhancing ... Continue Reading
Amazing Benefits of Blueberries You Should Know
Blueberries are crammed full of antioxidants and offer huge health benefits. This post from Mercola.com provides the low-down on these immensely popular, little blue wonders. The Buzz on Blueberries Botanical name: Vaccinium corybosum Blueberries are distinctive in so many ways. Not only are they the only blue food, but there are also more blueberry species native to North ... Continue Reading
What Makes Blueberries So Healthy?
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants of the Ericaceous family, known as Vaccinium Cyanococcus. The flower itself is typically bell-shaped and can be white, pale pink or red. The fruit is a deep, velvety purple with a fleshy characteristic. Blueberries are sweet and juicy and can be used in a wide variety of recipes from jams, sauces and smoothies to cakes, baked goods and ... Continue Reading
Blueberry’s Health Benefits and Fun Facts
It's a classic in summery fruit salads (not to mention one of our favorite year-round yogurt and oatmeal toppers), well known for its antioxidant prowess and low calorie count. But some of the blueberry's health benefits and fun facts aren't exactly common knowledge. It's a classic in summery fruit salads (not to mention one of our favorite year-round yogurt and oatmeal ... Continue Reading
Resveratrol Found To Improve Motor Coordination And Fight Diabetes
A recent study presented at the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has found that resveratrol, a nutrient compound found in grape skins, blueberries, and red wine, can improve motor coordination and help prevent falls among the elderly. And in presenting the findings, researchers dubbed resveratrol a "miracle molecule," presumably because ... Continue Reading