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1. Mulberries - Goji berries are great, but it's time to let the mulberry share some of the superfruit spotlight. These incredibly sweet berries are nutritional powerhouses containing significant levels of Vitamin C, iron, calcium, fiber and protein. Mulberries are...
You can avoid fillers and sweeteners like cane sugar by creating your own nut milks at home, which make for absolutely divine tasting, thick and creamy smoothies like this Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie rich in Vitamin E which is wonderful...
Your kidneys work very hard, why not show them a little love? Purple cabbage has a vibrant beautiful color when juiced and tastes quite sweet, unlike green cabbage which can be a tad more bitter. Cabbage is a master...
Opening the heart chakra helps you connect with others and feel more love for yourself. Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means "wheel". In Yogic and other Spiritual cultures, the chakras are believed to be energy centers of the...
We most commonly hear about Brazil nuts for their high amounts of selenium, but sunflower seeds are an affordable choice that also lend themselves to balancing hormones as well. Sunflower seeds are high in selenium, a trace mineral that...
The cholesterol-lowering ability of collard greens may be the greatest of all commonly eaten cruciferous vegetables! In a recent study, steamed collard greens outshine steamed kale, mustard greens, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage in terms of its ability to bind bile...
Watermelon fruit is rich in water and transports key nutrients to the brain and keeps you hydrated. According to one recent study, even mild dehydration can lead to more frequent and severe headaches. So along with providing hydration, a...
Carob is native to the eastern Mediterranean, where it has been grown for 4,000 years. It has also been known since ancient times as St. John’s bread or locust bean as the plant’s pods were mistakenly thought to be...
Limes are a part of the citrus family which you most likely know means that they are a great source of the all important vitamin C. But limes can do so much more than prevent scurvy! Limes are also...
How you start your morning sets the foundation and tone for the rest of your day. Kick start your routine by having 2 glasses of fresh water and whipping up this blue beauty smoothie for breakfast, rich in plant-based...
