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Aloe vera is one of nature’s miracles. It is the first thing you grab when you’ve spent a little too much time in the sun. You thank it for soothing your skin, but do you know what else this succulent plant can do? Aloe vera has been called “plant of immortality” and rightfully so. Aloe vera contains essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that can do wonders for the body both internally and externally. Beyond treating sunburns, aloe vera can provide relief and boost your health in ways you never expected.

Everyone knows that nuts and chocolate is a match made in heaven, but did you know that these so-called fatty foods can actually help you become leaner? Yes, it’s true, and I’ll tell you why.

Chia seeds are a whole grain, gluten-free food. Slightly nutty in flavor, they can be added to almost anything you eat. Dating back to Mayan and Aztec civilizations, they have been readily consumed for their energy-boosting nutrients. In Mayan, chia means “strength.” Consume an ounce and you will see why. A rich mineral and antioxidant content strengthens the body, leaving you feeling good. Bursting with nutrients, these tiny seeds pack a healthy punch. 

High in Fiber

Sweets are often touted as bad – surefire paths into the world of obesity, diabetes, and other problems -- but there’s a way to satisfy your cravings without all those added nasties from sugar. Here are five healthful reasons to give dark chocolate a try.

Our skin is our largest organ, and it does its best to protect us, so why not do our best to try and protect it? There are lots of benefits to drinking herbal teas, and some of them are actually very beneficial for the thin layer covering our body. So, if you like tea and healthy skin, try drinking these 7 herbal teas! 

Countless life-altering diagnoses root from the same underlying cause, that being inflammation. Causing problems from arthritis to cancer, inflammation wreaks havoc on the body and its organs. One way to explore cures for these issues can be by acknowledging the same source of most all modern health issues: your food.

Processed foods along with those containing high trans fats can cause a serious inflammatory type reaction in the body. Alcohol, caffeine, and sugars are huge culprits for the issue and their intake should be minimal or avoided entirely.

Chips, cookies, candy… When we feel like snacking, we’re likely to choose things that aren’t good for us. Many people miss out on the nutrients they need to maintain a healthy life, but items like nuts offer the benefits we need to stay strong and energized throughout the day while also keeping away those nasty hunger pains. Here are five benefits of eating nuts.

When life gives you lemons, have them, for they burst with vitality…

They smell great, are a great addition to salads and drinks, are very healthy, but – and that’s a big but – they are hardly the world’s best tasting food. Known and primarily used for their sour juice and bitter-sour zest, lemons can really add a zing to your daily diet.

Lemon, nutritionally speaking

As far as raw foods are concerned, wheatgrass, or Triticum aestivum, is a potent ingredient that promises you a host of abundant health benefits. The young shoots of wheat are harvested before the stalks form a head with grain and contain no wheat gluten, but are considered by many health professionals and scientists to be naturally healing.

We all know lemons and strawberries are really good for us, but did you know adding those two ingredients to warm water in the morning could provide many health benefits? I kept hearing all this hype about the benefits of drinking a warm glass of lemon water every morning, and I decided to try it out for myself. I noticed a difference the first day and was excited about the results, but I had to add my own twist to it. I decided to put a spin on the lemon water and added some organic strawberries to it and that was even better.