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Aloe Vera Blooming
Given its exponentially growing demand and uses for various applications, aloe vera presents a fine opportunity among medicinal plants.Aloe vera is one of the oldest and most popular medicinal plants known to man. It’s mentioned in ancient documents, including the New Testament, where it was used with other herbs for embalming.Now prized for its soothing, ...
Sourcing the Sea
Consumers are beginning to catch onto the number of health benefits offered by seaweed and sea vegetables.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 percent of the planet’s water. Additionally, the ocean supports the life of nearly 50 percent of all species ...
Living Green
Health-conscious consumers today are looking for more than wholesome, Nutritious food to maintain good health—they also want to avoid the ever-increasing levels of pesticides and other chemicals in our environment. According to www.greenfoods. com, “while periodic use of internal cleansing programs may help to eliminate pesticide residues, the best solution is to gently cleanse our ...
Formulating with Licorice
SWEET, POPULAR AND POTENT, LICORICE EXTRACT IS EASY TO WORK WITH, THOUGH USING SAFE DOSAGES ARE A CONSIDERATION.Licorice is one of the most popular and widely consumed herbs in the world. Also known as “sweet root,” licorice root contains the compound glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than refined sugar. The licorice plant is a ...
The Veggie Alternative
As consumer awareness of EFA importance grows, many are opting for omega-3 fatty acids from vegan or vegetarian sources.Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are a necessary part of a person’s diet.Omega-3 fatty acids support the immune, nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems as well as eye and brain health. Further, more studies and research are being conducted ...
Grape Seed Extract Benefits Grow Widely
Surprising, but grape seed extract may be better for you than the grapes from which it comes.These polyphenols are known as “nature’s biological response modifiers” because of their ability to help the body fight viruses, allergens and carcinogens. That means that among their many talents, they exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-cancerous and anti-microbial activity. Studies show ...
Cinnamon’s Capabilities
Although many people think of cinnamon as purely a spice for baking, its health benefits have become well known in recent years. In traditional Chinese medicine, cassia cinnamon (the kind most Americans use for baking and cooking) is used for colds, flatulence, nausea, diarrhea and painful menstrual periods. It’s also believed to improve energy, vitality ...
Dairy-Applicable Ingredients
Foods in the dairy group supply approximately 75 percent of the calcium we consume. In addition, they provide protein, phosphorus, potassium and vitamins A, D, B12, and riboflavin. Although milk, yogurt and cheese offer significant amounts of calcium and other key nutrients, most people eat only half the recommended daily servings from this group.That means ...
Olive Compound Offerings
Recorded evidence of olive leaf’s medicinal use dates back thousands of years: ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures used it to treat various health conditions.Today, health experts have sparked a resurgence because of its remarkable antioxidant qualities, and it’s becoming the hottest health sensation for supporting a healthy immune system— critical for seasonal wellness.“For thousands of ...
The Essential Enzyme
Food and digestive enzymes go hand in hand, so it was only a matter of time until the middleman was cut out and enzymes started going directly into functional foods and beverages.”“According to Recent report by Frost & Sullivan, during the economic downturn in the past year, food enzymes were viewed as processing aids that ...
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