August 27, 2010
Gnosis Chocolate is revolutionizing the cocoa industry with raw organic ingredients and lots of love. Despite chocolate’s reputation as a junk-food, natural cacao actually serves as a nourishing superfood to the human body. Raw cacao contains a great deal of magnesium, a mineral severely lacking in most human diets, yet essential for a number of [...]
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December 28, 2009
In the article “The Truth about Agave Syrup: Not as Healthy as You May Think” author John Kohler investigates agave’s role as a sweetener, especially in the context of a raw food diet. You probably are like us, interested in understanding the pluses and minuses of a food that is getting so much press. The [...]
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December 11, 2009
Agave Nectar has been receiving a lot of attention for its low glycemic diet effects leading Agave syrup to grow in popularity as a natural sweetener. Comparable to other naturally sweet herbs and plants, the Agave helps people reduce their blood sugar while maintaining sweetness in their diet. Yacon Syrup is another plant that is [...]
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October 20, 2009
During the holidays Pomegranates are often a part of the festive edible table displays.
Coupled with various types of oranges, nuts, and fruitcakes they share the spotlight.
But, Pomegratates are beginning to get much recognition as a year around health food.
Our thanks to Gigi for pointing out all the research and terrific studies sharing the benefits [...]
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October 6, 2009
Aloe vera is a cactus-like plant that originates in hot, dry climates such as Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean countries.
The plant grows up to 12 to 18 inches in height and develops a circular arrangement of leaves.
Extracts from the aloe vera leaf contain vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and a number of phytonutrients including aloin, [...]
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