If you visit Senegal or certain other West African countries, you are certain to see people selling baskets full of kenkeliba. These leaves come from the combretum micranthum shrub and are consumed as a sweet tea. Not only does the tea actually taste pretty nice, but Kenkeliba has a long list of health benefits which
Kenkeliba: The West African Superfood Tea Read Post »
Here is a really easy smoothie to make that is great for hot summer days. The smoothie not only contains lots of antioxidants from the colorful fruits, but it also contains coconut water.
Dairy-Free Coconut Water Smoothie Read Post »
I first came across amla – also known as Indian gooseberry or amalaki – when a friend brought back some amla pickles from India. The amla berries were tart, fibrous, and surprisingly tasty. It was only later that I learned about the many amla benefits for health.
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You spend the bulk of your sexually-active youth trying not to get pregnant. Then, when you do want to get pregnant, you realize it isn’t going to be so fast nor easy. No wonder women turn to some many fertility superfoods. One of the lesser-known fertility foods is yams.
Want to Get Pregnant? Try Eating Yams, an Unlikely Fertility Superfood Read Post »
Last winter, I spent two months in Peru (where it was 85 degrees and very much not winter!). It was in Peru that I first encountered the superfood aguaje.
5 DIY Aguaje Oil Face Mask Recipes for Radiant Skin Read Post »
Most of us don’t think of adding ingredients like apples to our stews. Yet, the tart sweetness of the apples in this recipe go great with the earthy turmeric and warming ginger and curry.
Acorn Squash and Apple Curry (with Turmeric and Ginger) Read Post »
When it comes to supplements, we hear a lot about antioxidants like turmeric, bone-boosting calcium, and super greens. Rarely do you hear anyone talking about the benefits of vitamin B12.
11 Powerful Reasons to take Vitamin B12 Every Day Read Post »
I first heard about aguaje – also known as buriti or Mauritia flexuosa — while traveling in Peru. We were in the small city Tarapoto which is situated in the middle of the jungle. At virtually every street corner you could see women with knives in their hands, quickly and expertly peeling the scaly skin off
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