Superfoods

Turmeric and Curcumin

Turmeric, originating from the Curcuma longa plant, is a golden spice and medicinal herb which has been revered for centuries in medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine (1). It is a relative of ginger, and is native to tropical South Asia,

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Kale: Nutritious and Delicious!

Dear Vibrant Health Community, It is our pleasure to share Superfoods with you that will help contribute to a vibrantly healthy life. Our Superfood of the Month is Kale. Few greens can compare to the magnificent nutrient panel of kale, making it a highly

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Quinoa Porridge

Porridge (Quinoa or Millet) ¾ cup water (more or less to desired consistency) Approximately ¼ cup quinoa or millet Approximately ½ cup hemp, coconut, oat or rice milk. Cinnamon or Nutmeg, to taste, Can add a pinch of stevia or monk fruit for extra

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Superfood Sprouts

Much of food in the Standard American Diet is heavily processed, overcooked, bleached, irradiated and genetically modified. If that is not enough, it is full of refined sugar, preservatives, pesticides, artificial colors and flavors, hormones and antibiotics. This diet places an enormous amount of

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Flax Seeds

A Little Background Flax seeds originated in the area between from the eastern Mediterranean and India, and were first cultivated in the early civilizations in Mesopotamia. Health Benefits Flax seeds are a great plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids (“essential”

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Chia Seeds

A little background… Chia seeds have their origin in Central America and served as a critical part of the Aztec diet. They come from a green plant with blue flowers called Salvia Hispanica, a member of the mint family. Chia seeds are rich in

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Sunflower Seeds

A little History… The sunflower seed is native to North America and was cultivated by native tribes in Arizona and New Mexico around 5,000 years ago. One way native tribes used the seed was by turning them into flour for cakes and breads. Although

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Hemp Seeds

A little background… It is thought that the hemp seed originated in the Himalayas. When the Aryans invaded India, they brought the hemp seed with them and that is how it spread through Europe and the Middle East. Besides the use of the hemp

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Chlorella: Nature’s Multi-Vitamin

Being that we are imperfect creatures, many of us may not consume enough fruits and vegetables daily – which means we are missing a lot of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for our vitality. Our solution for improving this? The inclusion of Chlorella, “nature’s

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Pumpkin Seeds

A little background… Pumpkins originated in North America and were a staple in the diet of Native Americans. They are part of the gourd family which also includes cucumbers, zucchini, water melon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon. This healthful plant presents flowers, seeds, and flesh

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Sesame Seeds

A little background… Sesame seeds come from the pods of a green plant with white flowers that originated in Africa and India. They are considered to be one of the first domesticated plants. Sesame seeds were cultivated in the river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia

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Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is one of the oldest, most researched, healing foods on the planet. The health benefits of bee pollen have been known for thousands of years. Early Egyptian civilizations used it as a physical rejuvenator and medicine. It was a mainstay of traditional

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