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Why Jicama is the Best Vegetable You’re Not Even Eating

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A traditional Mexican root vegetable, the jicama is relatively unknown in the rest of North America. Recently it has begun making seasonal appearances in supermarkets around the world. It has an extremely long shelf life, can be eaten raw, and tastes as sweet as an apple, with a very similar texture. Other varieties abound throughout the world (in Vietnam it is grown for ... Continue Reading

The Top 10 Alternative Medicine Trends of 2015

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The growing importance, and prevalence, of alternative medical practices suggest alternative medicine has come of age. This post from Healthcare Global reviews the top ten emerging trends in alternative medicine. It’s official, about a third of Americans seek alternative medicine out in lieu of their doctor’s office when it comes to their health – at least according to the ... Continue Reading

Resistant Starch – Superfood For Your Digestive System

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There is absolutely no question that good over-all health is somewhat dependent on the micro-biotic flora that resides in the small and large intestines. We all have them, and without them, we would probably die. There are several hundred species of bacteria, yeasts and fungi that live in our digestive system and they perform vital functions such as breaking down undigested ... Continue Reading

Gut Health: Probiotics Replenish, and Prebiotics Nourish

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One of the questions I get asked most often is about the difference between probiotics and prebiotics. Understanding the distinction can help you take significant steps to enhance your health, increase your energy, boost your mood, sharpen your mind, and shed any excess weight you want to get rid of. One of the questions I get asked most often is about the difference between ... Continue Reading

Your Gut Flora And Your Health

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Your gut flora impacts your risk of numerous chronic and acute diseases, from diabetes to cancer. This article offers several ways of restoring and maintaining both your gut’s inner ecosystem and your overall health. There are 100 trillion cells in your body, but 90% of the genetic material is not yours. It is from the bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms, i.e. ... Continue Reading

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