Rice is a staple food in many households—especially in Asia, where many people have been eating rice with almost every meal for thousands of years. One particular type of rice, called black rice, is an incredibly healthy and nutritious alternative to white rice, but it hasn’t always been readily available for consumption. In ancient China, noblemen realized the great value of ... Continue Reading
Baobab Fruit: 6 Impressive Benefits You Should Know About
The incredibly nutritious baobab fruit comes from the baobab tree—also called “boab,” “boaboa,” “bottle tree,” “the tree of life,” “upside-down tree,” and “monkey bread tree”—which is native to Africa. Baobab fruit hangs from the branch of the baobab tree for six months or more, baking in the sun. It dries up until it is smooth and brown on the outside and dry and white on ... Continue Reading
These 9 Health Benefits of Fresh Figs Will Make You Want To Eat Them Daily
Fresh figs can help you control blood pressure, improve your sex life, fight infections and help you lose weight. This post from The Alternative Daily sheds more light on this sweet ancient fruit. We’ve all enjoyed the sweet taste of figs, whether fresh, dried or as a smooth jam baked into a fig bar. But did you know that figs have significant health benefits too? From ... Continue Reading
7 Best Foods for a Healthy Heart
Your heart just might be the hardest working organ in your body. It pumps 2000 gallons of blood through your body on a daily basis, throughout nearly 60,000 miles of blood vessels. It beats on average 100,000 times a day, and literally never rests. As it’s busy keeping you alive day-in and day-out, it’s up to you to take good care of this powerful little machine with all the ... Continue Reading
Discover The Power Of Chia Seeds
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
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