Mangoes probably aren’t the first fruit you reach for in the produce aisle. But they’re full of flavor with health benefits to match.
So in honor of national mango month (who knew?), here are five reasons to eat more of this tropical fruit.
… Read MoreThere aren’t many things scarier than losing your sight as you get older. It’s one of the most common—and devastating—side effects of aging.
But new research shows that getting enough of this simple vitamin may help protect it. You may even slash your risk of exfoliation glaucoma (EG)—a leading cause of age-related blindness—by up to 25%.1
… Read MoreYou know how important eating the right foods is to your health. But so is the timing of your meals. Intermittent fasting (IF) can lead to some major health benefits. But before you get scared off by the idea of “fasting,” there are some important things you should know. Not to mention the fact that it isn’t nearly as painful or difficult as you probably imagine.… Read More
Ashwagandha is a potent plant found in the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa. You may know it as Indian ginseng or winter cherry. But no matter what you call it, you can’t deny its power.
In Sanskrit, it means “horse-smell.” But don’t let the name scare you.
… Read MoreWhen you think of mint, you probably don’t think about it as a natural medicine. Yet for centuries, healers have used this common plant to treat a number of conditions. And that’s because there are some major health benefits to using fresh mint. It’s a viable solution to a variety of unpleasant—sometimes even embarrassing—health conditions.
Here are five reasons to start using more mint:
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We’ve told you before about the benefits of eating garlic. It’s one of the most potent allium vegetables you can find.
Garlic is full of antioxidants that may lower your risk for lung cancer by up to 44%. It even helps you keep a strong heart and solid bones. But there’s another way to experience the health benefits of eating raw garlic—and even more.… Read More