Mushrooms are edible fungi that have a near mythic reputation. The very idea of mushrooms are deeply embedded in human culture from across the globe. They exist in all manner of our stories – everything from ‘fairy rings’ to Mario’s growth mushroom. Some are believed to be magical, others are eaten as natural health remedies, and others just taste really…
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Phthalates are industrial chemicals utilized in the plastic making process to make plastics softer and more flexible. They are also utilized in adhesive, rubber, inks, sealants, and protective wrapping creation. You can even find phthalates in cosmetics, skin creams, fragrances, and fast foods. Phthalates are so common place and widespread that archaeologists date items by determining their phthalate concentrations. It…
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Leaky gut syndrome can be devastating for your health. It happens when the membranes sealing off your dietary system loosen and your digestive fluids leak into your blood stream. This can lead to symptoms like chronic diarrhea, nutritional deficiencies, excessive fatigue, upset stomach, and the development of certain chronic diseases. You can treat leaky gut syndrome by altering your diet…
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One of the best ways to reduce your risk of developing cancer is to make healthy lifestyle changes that discourage the development of cancer. Cancer occurs when your cells start to replicate incorrectly. Certain foods and pollutants like, the carcinogens found in smoking actually alter your DNA and cause cancer. Recent studies have shown that inflammation that caused by your…
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Strawberries, the red heart shaped fruit, are one of the best berries out there, both in terms of taste and health benefits. They are members of the rose family and have a distinctive aroma that makes you absolutely want to eat them. You can find strawberries just about anywhere in the world, as they’re native to many different regions. Not…
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Spinach is one of the best vegetables you can include in your diet. It has all the health benefits common to leafy green vegetables, including a bunch of vitamins and minerals, like Zinc, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin k, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, etc. But to get the health benefits, you have to eat the…
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Chayotes are a rather uncommon vegetable that is a member of the gourd family, native to Indonesia. It is pretty tasty, and is often served peeled and sliced. It is also heavily featured in many different dishes. It has a generally good health profile, and has many of the vitamins and minerals you expect to find in a good vegetable.…
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