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Information and musings about the world of nutrition and how nutrition directly affects our lives.
You’re probably familiar with kale, wheatgrass, and turmeric. Health enthusiasts hold these three food items in high esteem, given their obvious nutritional benefits. Moringa has recently entered the health arena and found its unique pedestal. As a “wonder tree,” its…
Continue readingThe future of food might look a bit different than what we’re used to. To keep nourishing our growing population, we’ll need to turn superfoods into staple foods. Local farmers and communities should benefit from the foods they send around…
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Forget kale! Moringa trumps kale as a superfood—which explains why its popularity has exploded all over the globe in recent years. It contains twice as much protein as kale, 97 times the vitamin B2, and four times the iron. No…
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“Superfood” is a relatively new term. There’s no legal definition or technical criteria for what is or is not a superfood. So, the word gets overused a bit in marketing. The general idea is that a food that truly earns…
Continue readingThe moringa tree has been used in phytomedicine and ayurvedic healing for centuries. Now, research has proved that it does have many health benefits. The Moringa oleifera tree is indigenous to South Asia but is widely grown and used in…
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La primera vez que escuché sobre Moringa fue hace tres años. Me dijeron que era un superfood pero no sabía nada más. Viviendo en Miami, y platicando con mis amigos, descubrí que hay mucha gente que conoce sobre la moringa…
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How do nutritional choices affect your mood, wellness, and energy? What are a few myths around eating for overall energy? We partnered with UCAN for a webinar featuring biomedicine and human metabolism experts for a discussion on women’s health and…
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Sometimes a smoothie needs a dazzling presentation to take it to the next level of delight. This pineapple moringa smoothie recipe by @notyouravgcupofjones is one of our favorites! The avocado also gives this smoothie a creamy texture, making it a…
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It’s three o’clock on a Saturday… the regular crowd shuffles in. Billy Joel lyrics aside, how many people experience the 3:00 PM crash on any given day? Despite how many espressos and caffeinated drinks have been enjoyed? Energizing snacks are…
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Food is medicine, meaning that what we feed our bodies is what we feed our whole systems. Of course, the long-term power of food comes not only from healthy eating, but also from long-term lifestyle patterns. In this article, we…
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