Matcha Tea has officially taken the country by storm, and thats a great thing. Matcha offers a ton of benefits, and is even convincing dedicated coffee lovers to make the switch. Matcha tea is becoming a go to for health enthusiasts because of its insanely high antioxidant content. One cup of matcha green tea has as many antioxidants as 10
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We here at Organic Shift are big fans of alkaline water. Whether its in our smoothies, our coffee, or just plain, we make sure we get as much of it as possible. Our friends over at Evolution Healthworks manufacture Water Ionizers that we think make the best tasting, and healthiest alkaline water. Recently they pointed out the 3 main benefits
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Blueberries, that deliciously healthy berry just got an added boost in the form of new research finding that freezing the superfood actually increases the berry’s nutritional content. Graduate student Marin Plumb, a food science major at South Dakota State University, found that frozen blueberries are equally nutritious as fresh blueberries, even after six months of freezing. Plumb’s experiment involved observing antioxidant levels
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There are certain food pairings that not only taste great together, but when are paired up, give you extra nutritional benefits and a energy boost! Packing power food pairings together can bring out the best in each other to give better health benefits, induce weight loss and give you that extra boost of energy to take on the day. I
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Many foods you typically encounter during the summer at a barbecue or other gatherings are typically unhealthy for you (think potato chips, soda). However, there is a slew of foods that are actually really healthy for you, including these five compiled by the Epoch Times that have unknown healing powers. Keep enjoying the summer, and make sure to have fun and eat
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Every year, there is a flurry of headlines about the health benefits of wine. But can drinking wine really make a difference? Here, the news—very good news, indeed—from the latest studies. Note: The health benefits come from moderate wine consumption, defined by the American Heart Association as one to two four-ounce glasses a day. The Benefit: Promotes Longevity The Evidence:
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Batman and Robin; Regis and Kelly. Like all good duos, be they heroes or TV personalities, each complement the other oh-so-well. Surprisingly, the same holds true for food. While some ingredients are perfectly healthful on their own, they’re nutritional gangbusters when combined with the right sidekick. “Pairing foods can help us obtain a synergy from their various nutrients, and it’s
Read moreAn Avocado Is A Fruit, And More Specifically A Berry You might be inclined to call it a vegetable, thanks to its green hue and savory taste, but the avocado is technically a fruit, and even more specifically, a single-seeded berry. A fruit is “the matured ovary of a flower,” according to University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources. Fruits consist
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When scientists first discovered the power of antioxidants to destroy cell damaging free radicals the hunt was on. Check out the places you didn’t know Antioxidants were hiding. 1. Whole grain pasta Whole grain versions of pasta (whole wheatshould be listed as the first ingredient) have three times more antioxidants than enriched or refined varieties, found Vinson’s study at the
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Kale is taking the Health World by storm recently, and for good reason. It is one of the healthiest foods in terms of what it contains, is relatively cheap, and is quite tasty! It contains cholesterol lowering benefits, is an antioxidant, works to detoxify the body and has anti-inflammatory benefits. Overall, kale is a delicious and hearty green. Treat it
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