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Building a Better Smoothie

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 5 January 2023
Building a Better Smoothie
Smoothies can be a great complement to your food plan and can help make “food as medicine” convenient and delicious. When possible, choose organic ingredients. Put the ingredients into a high-powered blender in the order described below. Process the mixture until your smoothie is the desired consistency.  Base Liquid
Use 150 ml of water or brewed tea as the base liquid, if desired. Tea is sold as tea bags or dried bulk herbs. You can also use fresh herbs, if available.
When...
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HEPA Air Purifiers

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 5 January 2023
HEPA Air Purifiers
High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (HEPA) air filters were developed by the military in the 1940’s and became available for home use in the 1950’s.
Air purifiers using HEPA technology can help alleviate symptoms caused by dust, dander, bacteria, moulds and other airborne pollutants. HEPA filters only allow very tiny particles to pass through. Very little air is able to pass through a single sheet of HEPA paper because of the small size of the holes. In a HEPA filter, paper is...
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What Can You Do To Help Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer?

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 3 January 2023
What Can You Do To Help Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer?
By making a few easy lifestyle changes, you can greatly reduce your risk of developing cancer or improve your chances of beating the disease if you are diagnosed. The recommendations outlined here also lower your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other serious ailments, boosting your odds of living a long, healthy life. Maintain a healthy weight
Obesity is a risk factor for several cancers, including breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, lung, pancreatic and prostate ca...
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Health Benefits Of Brazil Nuts

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 1 January 2023
Health Benefits Of Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts are tree nuts native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Their smooth, buttery texture and nutty flavour are typically enjoyed raw or blanched. These nuts are energy dense, highly nutritious, and one of the most concentrated dietary sources of the mineral selenium. Eating Brazil nuts may benefit your health in several ways, including regulating your thyroid gland, reducing inflammation, and supporting your heart, brain, and immune system. Brazil nuts are very...
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Roasted Asparagus With Garlic

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 1 January 2023
Roasted Asparagus With Garlic
Asparagus is a vegetable that is packed with nutrients including fibre, folate and vitamin A. In this recipe, garlic gives the dish a unique flavour and added health benefits, as garlic contains allium compounds, which have been linked with anti-cancer activity. This dish is easy to make and can be added as a side to any meal! Ingredients
450 grams of asparagus (medium width)*
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, as garn...
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Quercetin: A Functional Dietary Flavonoid

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 29 December 2022
Quercetin: A Functional Dietary Flavonoid
Plant-derived natural products have been used for several decades, including flavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and sesquiterpenes. The therapeutic potential of these plant-based products has been explored in terms of their kinase targeting capabilities. Around 80% of the population still relies on plant-derived formulations to manage different medical issues.In recent years, there is a switch in the screening and discovery of natural products as potential kinase inhibitors. Plant-derived pr...
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