Kale is one of the most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. Kale has a definite role to play in support of the body’s detoxification processes.  It’s also a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. If you love Granny Smith Apples and their tartness, then this smoothie is…

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Watermelon is a great treat for the whole family and a major thirst quencher on a hot summer day. It is composed of 92% water, which helps to flush out your system. This makes it a good fruit choice when detoxing. Also watermelon is a key source of lycopene, which may help reduce the risk…

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Look at it as a bunch of cells – or molecules or atoms. There are the normal balanced cells, then there are the ones that something has happened and they have become unbalanced or contain unpaired electrons. Free radical is a chemistry term that describes an atomic or molecular species with unpaired electrons on an…

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Vitamin D has been called the “sunshine vitamin” because our body actually uses the UVB rays from the sun to synthesize Vitamin D. Some of the most apparent benefits of Vitamin D are: encourages the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorous which results in strong bones and teeth beneficial treatment for psoriasis regulates the…

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It’s that time of year! Time to buy some Brussels sprouts as late fall is when they are at their best. I recently picked some up at our local farmers market and they were so good roasted! Growing up I hated Brussels sprouts, they were mushy and tasted awful. Then my niece made some roasted ones…

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Healthy elimination can only come from healthy digestion and if you have a healthy digestion, chances are, you are healthy. Although treatment depends on the cause, severity, and duration of the constipation, in most cases dietary changes will not only help relieve symptoms and but prevent recurrence. It’s key to make sure you are getting enough…

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