Month: October 2016

By Lori Alton, staff writer from NaturalHealth365

Chia seeds may be small in size, but they are bigger than life when it comes to nutrition. These potent powerhouses pack plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, magnesium, fiber, iron, zinc and calcium.  Continue reading “Chia seeds can boost your immune system and protect your heart”

Author NR StaffPosted on October 24, 2016Categories Nutrition

Amaranth: Grain, Vegetable, Icon

by GREEN DEANE

A grain, a green, a cultural icon, a religious symbol… amaranth is colorful plant with a colorful history. It’s also nutritious. Amaranth was a staple of pre-Colombian Aztecs, who imbued it with supernatural powers and made it part of their religious ceremonies.
Continue reading “Amaranth, the forgotten food”

Author NR StaffPosted on October 12, 2016October 24, 2016Categories Nutrition

By Dr. Mercola

Moringa oleifera is a fast-growing tree native to South Asia and now found throughout the tropics. Its leaves have been used as part of traditional medicine for centuries, and the Ayurvedic system of medicine associates it with the cure or prevention of about 300 diseases.¹ Continue reading “The many uses of the mighty Mooring Tree”

Author NR StaffPosted on October 11, 2016Categories Nutrition