Why Not Drink Himalayan Goji for Extra Health Benefits?

By: Dane Stanton

Why do people drink Himalayan Goji and what is it exactly? These are just some of the questions that people have been asking recently ever since this new fruit has exploded onto the nutrition market.

This article will endeavor to answer these two questions so that you can make an informed decision as to whether or not you would like to start to drink Himalayan goji for yourself.

So Where Did It Come From?

Well the first people ever to drink Himalayan goji were the Tibetan monks over a thousand years ago when one monk first discovered goji berries growing from a bush behind a well out the back of the monastery.

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The Best Antioxidant Foods

By: Chris Chenoweth

The cells in our bodies are constantly at war with substances called free radicals. Free radicals are scavengers that cause incredible damage to our bodies. Some free radicals are made inside the body, while others are caused by the food we ingest and the air we breathe.

Antioxidants are elements that defend our bodies from free radical damage by destroying the damage they cause to our body’s cells. They also turn the free radicals into waste by-products, resulting in their elimination from the body.

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Flaxseed, A Modern Miracle

by Kevin Pederson

A Fabulous Laxative and an Absolute Xylem (FLAX) derived from flax plant is an annual plant seen to grow well in a sandy and clay soil.

It is commonly referred to as Linseed. The botanical name is Linum usitatissimum. The seeds are oval-shaped and should be refrigerated. Flaxseed oil derived from flaxseed is unsaturated and heart-friendly.

Flaxseeds, A Treasure House of Nutrients

Flaxseeds are a good source of nutrients such as protein and essential aminoacids, fat and essential fatty acids, minerals especially phosphorus and most importantly dietary fiber.
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Resveratrol

By: Nutrovitasub

RESVERATROL

Resveratrol (trans-3,5,4′-trihydroxystilbene) is a compound found largely in the skins of red grapes. It is a component of Ko-jo-kon, an oriental medicine used to treat diseases of the blood vessels, heart and liver.

Resveratrol found primarily in red wine and is a naturally occurring antioxidant. It is a natural phytoalexin produced by some higher plants in response to injury or fungal infection.

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Resveratrol…………..Here’s To Your Health

By: Ethel Robinson

Resveratrol has become one to the hottest topics in the news. Its also has become on of the most researched in medical science.

So what is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is a substance found in the skins of grapes and in certain other plants, fruits, and seeds.

It is made by various plants to help defend against invading fungi, stress, injury, infection, and too much sunlight. It is being studied in the prevention of cancer and heart disease. It belongs to the families of drugs called antioxidants and polyphenols.

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Protect Yourself Against Serious Diseases with the Simple Green Tea

By: Jessica C.

Tea drinking originated in China and has a history of over 5,000 years. Throughout history, people believed that tea is beneficial to the body without knowing the scientific reason. The ancient Chinese books claimed that tea can cure ‘100 illnesses’.

It was only in the past few decades that scientists began to take a closer look at what is behind tea’s purported health benefits.

Tea contains flavonoids, which are natural occurring compounds believed to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which, over time, can damage elements in our body and contribute to chronic disease.

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