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8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat. By April McCarthy.

8 Foods Even The Experts Won’t Eat

Originally published on Preventdisease.com. Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they’re organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. Organic Veg Box Deliveries to Lancaster Area, Cumbria, Craven & Ilkley. The Amazing Health Benefits of Juicing Raw Cannabis (Marijuana) Leaves. Contrary to popular belief, the marijuana plant is a whole lot more than just a psychoactive drug that “stoners” use to get high.

The Amazing Health Benefits of Juicing Raw Cannabis (Marijuana) Leaves

Homemade Vitamin C. Hybrid Rasta Mama: 160 Uses For Coconut Oil. @Mrs. S Thanks for your questions! I love to share my knowledge on this amazing product. For dandruff, I like to soften the coconut oil (if it is solid to the core due to cold weather) theen rub it into my scalp, leaving it on for about 30 minutes. I then wash with 1/4 of baking soda mixed with 1 1/2 cups of warm water and 3 drops of grapefruit essential oil. If your hair still feels a little greasy after, do another baking soda scrub and really work it into your scalp. For internal use I prefer to use the highest quality coconut oil – unrefined virgin coconut oil. For acne, I suggest the following:Before getting in the shower, apply a thin layer of coconut oil all over the face. Top 10 Health Benefits of Dates. The health benefits of dates are innumerable.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Dates

It is, in fact, a dry fruit that is sweet in taste and is rich in minerals and vitamins. 13 Tips on How to Use Leftover Green Tea Leaves. Five health benefits of limes: They can reverse the signs of aging. (Photo by Masterfile) The lime is the sweeter cousin of the lemon with a distinctive flavour that’s reminiscent of the Caribbean.

Five health benefits of limes: They can reverse the signs of aging

Have you ever wondered why a person, especially a sailor from Britain, used to be called a Limey? In 1493, the passion for this fruit began to spread. British explorers dominated the world trade routes with their steady supply of limes from the West Indies. When many ships fell to scurvy (a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C), the British survived because of their constant supply of this diminutive citrus. Here are five other amazing feats these green superheros can perform for you: 1. 3. 4. 5. (Photo by Julie Daniluk) Detox lentil-lime soup recipeThe trick of a truly amazing lime soup is to use fresh lime juice and add it right at the end to preserve its incredible flavour.

Master Tonic 101. Also check out Whole Food Probiotics 101!

Master Tonic 101

LOVE the "Master Tonic" recipe? Pin it on Pinterest! Master Tonic looks like it cures everything and is easy to make and have on hand. [I did not peel my garlic this time --- MUCH EASIER!!] (photo credit: Simi Amiet) Master Tonic Ingredients 1 part fresh chopped garlic cloves (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitical) 1 part fresh chopped white onions, or the hottest onions available (similar properties to garlic) 1 part fresh grated ginger root (increases circulation to the extremities) 1 part fresh grated horseradish root (increases blood flow to the head) 1 part fresh chopped Cayenne peppers, Jalapenos, Serranos, Habeneros, African bird peppers....any combination of the hottest peppers available Preparation · Fill a glass jar 3/4 of the way full with equal parts of the fresh chopped or grated ingredients.

. · Close and shake vigorously and then top off the vinegar if necessary. Free herb information - NETTLE. > Herb Info.

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> Nettle F. Medicinal Qualities of Stinging Nettle. Stinging Nettle Remedy – Restorative Nettle Soup Recipe. Vegan Baking & Vegan Cooking. 20 Health Benefits of Turmeric. Last updated on September 4, 2015 Over the years, researchers have been learning more and more about the health benefits of turmeric and its active component, curcumin.

20 Health Benefits of Turmeric

It’s been eight years since we first published the 20 Health Benefits of Turmeric and I decided that it’s time for an update with links to the latest studies. Turmeric has been used for over 2500 years in India. The health benefits of turmeric have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that it can be helpful in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

One thing to take note of is that research has found that consuming black pepper with curcumin increases its bioavailability. BRAIN TUMORS One of the biggest health benefits of turmeric is in the prevention and treatment of cancer. SKIN CANCER A study found that curcumin caused melanoma cells to commit suicide. H. Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract. Grapefruit Seed Extract is a liquid substance extracted from the fruit and seeds of grapefruit, a sub-tropical citrus tree that grows in abundance throughout many countries.

Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract

The extract from grapefruit seed was first documented for its medicinal uses in 1972 by Dr. Jacob Harich, a physicist who noticed its traditional use as a disinfectant in a multitude of countries.¹ Many traditional societies, from South America to Europe, to Asia have used the extract to clean the skin, hair, and home surfaces. Recipes « Eighth Day Vegetarian Healthfood Shop & Cafe, Manchester.