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Hundreds of studies support garlic’s cardiovascular benefits. Now a six-week clinical trial in Nutrients shows that a fermented form of garlic — aged black garlic extract — helps lower blood pressure in people with high cholesterol. Aged black garlic has long been a staple in Asian cuisine, where it’s considered a delicacy and loved for its jelly-like consistency. For the randomised, crossover, double-blind study, researchers gave subjects with moderate hyp...

This Liver Detox Smoothie is a great recipe to help you feel more energetic and less bloated. It’s perfect for those times of the year when you’re feeling like you want to increase your nutrient intake to help your body feel its best. With only wholesome ingredients, this green smoothie is a powerhouse of antioxidants and immune-boosting nutrients. Cilantro in particular is renowned for its protective and detoxifying factors. This smoothie has no dairy in it, but the avocado mak...

When it comes to choosing the best cookware these days, we’re spoiled for options! There are countless options, from classic cast iron to modern silicone cookware. With so many options available, we can afford to be pickier when choosing cookware. But, there are concerns about the safety of cookware, especially around non-stick coatings. These are the safest options of cookware available, listed in no particular order. I’ve included pros and cons of each, with links to available...

 When a seed, nut, bean or grain is germinated with water and it begins to grow, it becomes a sprout. The germination starts a growing process, which aids in the digestibility of the bean, seed or grain and brings a flood of enzymes into each individual sprout. When sprouting a dry bean or seed, it will transform from a dry, hard ball into a wonderful array of vitamins, minerals, and proteins that are much easier for the body to digest and use.  The great news is they are rea...

Artificial sweeteners reduce added sugar content and corresponding calories while maintaining sweetness. A study publishing March 24 in PLOS Medicine by Charlotte Debras and Mathilde Touvier at the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (Inserm) and Sorbonne Paris Nord University, France and colleagues suggests that some artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk. Many food products and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are consumed ...

You probably know chronic inflammation is bad for the body. But you might not know it’s linked to mental health issues as well, including anxiety and depression. It’s also recognised as the underlying basis of a number of age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. So when we reduce inflammation, we set ourselves up for better mental health over time. And what we eat is a key factor. For example, people consuming foods high in omega-6 fatty acids — like ...