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Essiac Tea: 5 Benefits & Uses

Essiac tea was first used as a traditional Native American formula. It was rediscovered by a nurse named Rene Caisse, as a...

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Elderberry: 7 Health Benefits

Elderberry: 7 Health Benefits

Elderberries come from the elderflower, found in Europe, North America and Australia. They are black or dark blue with a sharp, sweet...

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Einkorn Flour: 6 Benefits & Uses

Einkorn Flour: 6 Benefits & Uses

If you haven’t heard of einkorn flour, you’re not alone. While uncommon, this ancient grain is healthier, easier digest, and all around...

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Eggplant: 10 Health Benefits

Eggplant: 10 Health Benefits

Eggplants, native to the Indian subcontinent, are fruits that are now found worldwide. They are purple or black, glossy, and can grow...

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Oregon Sued Monsanto For $100 Million

Yes, you read that right. Oregon sued Monsanto for $100 Million due to toxic and unsafe products. And so did everyone else!...

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Dark Chocolate: 7 Health Benefits

When it comes to health, there is a right kind of chocolate, and a wrong kind of chocolate. Dark chocolate is the...

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Dandelion Tea: 10 Health Benefits

If the notion of drinking dandelion tea sounds bizarre to you, we hope we can change your mind!  Now, we know, dandelions...

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Dragon Fruit: 6 Health Benefits

Dragon Fruit: 6 Health Benefits

Dragon fruit is a tropical superfood that grows on the Hylocereus cactus, a plant native to southern Mexico and Central America. It’s...

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Dill Pickles: 5 Benefits & Uses

Dill Pickles: 5 Benefits & Uses

Dill pickles are made using cucumbers, water, vinegar, salt and dill weed. Whether you prefer them with a sour or tangy flavor,...

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Delicata Squash: 6 Benefits & Uses

Delicata Squash: 6 Benefits & Uses

Delicata squash comes in a yellow, tan or cream color with green stripes. The fiber-rich food has a sweet flavor and boasts...

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Cumin Seed: 10 Health Benefits

Cumin Seed: 10 Health Benefits

Cumin comes from the herb Cuminum cyminum, a flowering plant native to Pakistan and India. Whole and ground cumin seeds are used...

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