Neem another secret superfood

Some background on Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree in the mahogany family. The tree is native to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh growing mainly in tropical and semi-tropical regions. 

Neem has been used over the ages for Birth control / Contraception - boosts the immune system - can prevent heart disease - Helps combat Aids/Hiv - A natural aid to diabetes - can prevent dandruff - A powerful tool in Jaundice - Arthritis - Malaria - Eczema - Cancer fighter - combat herpes - warts - acne - stomach ulcers - skin disorders - viral diseases - athlete's foot - Rheumatism - boils - ulcers - nail fungus - Chicken pox - dental care - Ringworm - head lice - Psoriasis and even stress.

With so many striking features is it really no surprise that you haven't heard of it?

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Garlic does more than you think!

Flavor doesn't even scratch the surface:

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Used in food and medicine for several thousands of years, garlic is used across the world from Asia to South America.  Though the flavor is popular, studies are now showing that natural compounds in garlic have some potent healing effects.

Allicin, the super antioxidant:  Many experts agree that the main active ingredient in garlic is allicin.  Allicin is a compound that is created when you damage the cell walls of garlic cloves by chopping or crushing the garlic.  Studies have shown that allicin breaks down and rapidly interacts with free radicals in the body helping to prevent tissue damage in people who eat it regularly.  Allicin is also believed to have powerful antibiotic properties.

Garlic for your heart:  Heavy antioxidant activity in garlic helps protect against damage to tissue and prevent heart disease, but some studies even suggest that garlic can help prevent blood clots.  What's more, eating a bulb or two of crushed garlic daily can possibly help to scrub away plaque buildup in the blood vessels and reverse heart disease.

Fight cancer naturally:  Garlic has been shown to slow the spread of different types of cancers in studies on rats.  Since garlic helps to fight harmful free radicals, it lowers the risk of cancers developing in the body.  Some studies suggest that garlic contains compounds that stimulate production of anti cancer enzymes.  Garlic oil is also believed to shrink tumors.

Garlic is truly a wonder herb.  It has antiviral properties, anti fungal properties, fights bacteria, helps with cholesterol, manages blood pressure, and greatly boosts antioxidant activity in the body.  Remember that many experts are recommending 1 to 3 cloves of garlic a day, finely minced or crushed.  Although cooked and dried garlic is shown to have some of the same health benefits as fresh cloves, the potency is no comparison and fresh pulverized garlic is the best for healing.  To maximize the healing potential and get all the anticancer benefits, break down the clove finely and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before consuming.  Mix with some olive oil and dip some gluten free bread into it for a great heart saving snack!

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Nutrition is nature's health insurance .

Soda and weight gain

Soft drinks are hard on your health.

Regular consumption of sodas leads to cavities, weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and scores of other health conditions.  Instead of juice or water, most children in some more developed countries are turning to soft drinks.when they are thirsty.  The excessive amounts of phosphorus in most soft drinks causes bone problems especially to women who are prone to osteoporosis.  Diet sodas are often just as bad or worst, often containing aspartame, an artificial sweetener that is linked to several types of cancer and is even believed to cause weight gain and increase the chances of developing diabetes.  Even the caramel color is now being found to have carcinogenic properties.  Next time you are thirsty, try brewing some green tea and add a touch of raw honey, or a glass of carrot juice with a shot of fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice mixed in for a toxin busting citris punch.  The health choices we make now determine if we can prevent heart disease, diabetes, and bone problems.  Remember that nutrition is nature's health insurance.

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Health benefits from green tea

It could be time for you to replace harmful beverages like soda and sugary sports drinks with the healing wonder green tea!

A great deal of research has gone into the effects of green tea on the human body.  Some data shows that green tea could prevent heart disease, fight cancer, prevent diabetes, stroke, and dementia.  Green tea extract, in a recent study, was shown to shrink existing tumors when administered directly to the mutated tissue.  This lends more hope to the possibility that green tea not only protects the body from DNA damage but may be able to fight off cancer resulting from living in a toxic environment.

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Beets protect the body

The health benefits of this vegetable are un-beetable!

Other than their amazing flavor, here are some reasons you may want to start including fresh beets or beet juice into your diet.

-Beets are low in calories, fat, and have zero cholesterol.

-Beets contain glycine betaine, a phytochemical compound that lowers homocysteine levels in the blood.  High levels of homocysteines result in heart disease.

-Beets are loaded with potassium.  Potassium counter acts sodium and lowers the heart rate.

-The top greens of beets contain vitamin A, antioxidant flavanoids, and carotenoids.  Vitamin A helps to prmote eye health and skin while consuming flavanoids helps to prevent certain types of cancer.

-Folates contained in beets are necessary for DNA synthesis in cells.

-Beets contain minerals such as manganese, copper, magnesium, and iron.  

-Vitamin B complexes can be found in the roots of this plant.  Among them are pyridoxine (B-6), pantothenic acid (B-5), and niacin (B-3).

-Beets contain vitamin C which is known as the detox vitamin because it removes harmful free radicals from the body which helps to prevent heart disease and cancer.


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High protein foods for vegetarians!

Here is a challenge: find a way to maintain your meat-free diet and still get enough protein.  Luckily nature is up to the challenge and there are a few delicious choices, so dig in!

Some of these foods are not only protein rich but also have some special health benefits:

Avocado contains a good amount of natural protein and also is packed with monounsaturated fats which help manage cholesterol and prevent heart disease.  

Spirulina has a whopping 19 amino acids and is loaded with chlorophyll which helps with the production of blood cells.  

Broccoli contains plant protein but also has powerful antioxidant properties and is even thought to be an effective anti cancer.  

Kale packs a protein punch and brings a good amount of vitamins and antioxidant power to the table.

Figs, while also a rich source of plant based protein, can also help with ulcers, diabetes and lower the risk of heart disease.

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A quick rundown on the most common high protein vegetarian foods.

Cutting meat out of your diet can have several positive impacts on your health, but make sure you include protein and iron rich foods to balance your nutritional profile. 

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6 health boosts from pomegranates

Pomegranate flavored drinks and treats seem to be a big hit, but where did all the hype come from?  It turns out this strange looking fruit has powerful effects when eaten.

Heart health:  Pomegranate helps maintain normal blood flow to the heart.  Its antioxidant qualities reduce harmful cholesterol and help prevent heart disease.

Immune health:  The abundant antioxidants in pomegranates are believed to strengthen the immune system.

Skin health:  Pomegranate is credited with giving skin a more healthy appearance and also eases skin inflammation.

Protect against illness:  The antioxidants in pomegranates remove free radicals that cause tissue damage in the body but is also believed to have antiviral effects as well.  There are also claims that pomegranate can be useful for treating minor illnesses like a soar throat.

Prevent Alzheimer's:  Pomegranate may reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Prevent Cancer:  This wonder fruit is loaded with antioxidants called flavoring which may help counteract cancer agents in the body.

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Grape seed extract health benefits and information

Secret Tip #349 - Grape Seed Extract Can Help Unclog Arteries - It's an anti-oxidant - 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E and beta carotene. Thus meaning it can successfully fight cancer - prevent heart disease - increase immunity - help fight diabetes - prevents cramps - It's an anti-inflammatory - reduces pain - protects your skin - helps prevent UV damage - better eye health - memory enhancer - anti-stress - anti-depressant - combats migraines - and even can increase sperm quality - Dosage is important so make sure to do it right. But with all these striking healing powers it's no wonder you aren't prescribed it by the doctor. It's too easy to grow or get cheap. And no we don't sell it. Feel free to bookmark this info and speak to some more people about this.

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