Our skin has a major role in detoxifying the body. It is the body’s largest organ and can excrete up to 2 pounds of toxins daily. The skin can become clogged with dead skin cells and cosmetics. If this happens toxins are unable to leave the body through sweating. Dry skin brushing is a cheap…
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If I had to pick a favourite green it would definitely be kale. This superfood can be found on the shelves of most grocery stores. Don’t let its accessibility fool you into thinking it is any less healthy than all the imported superfoods. Nutritionally kale stands out among other vegetables. Here are 10 reasons to…
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There are numerous health benefits to using coconut oil. This superfood can be used in food preparation or it can be applied externally on the skin. This oil has a mild coconut flavour and can be purchased relatively cheaply at most grocery/health food stores. Here are 12 health facts about coconut oil: 1. Coconut oil…
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Green tea has been known to provide health benefits through regular consumption. Most commonly people will discuss its weight loss benefit and antioxidant properties. There are other health promoting qualities of green tea discussed below. Green tea has a mild earthy taste and can range in colour from brown to green once it is steeped.…
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Hempseeds are becoming a popular superfood among raw foodists and the health community in general. They have a mild nutty flavour and are easy for the body to digest. Hempseeds are harvested from the Cannabis sativa plant and are usually sold shelled in health food stores. Hempseeds are a complete protein which make them a…
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