From the category archives:

Digestion

Still Not Eating Fruits & Veggies?

by laurel on June 2, 2007

Cooking Light Magazine wrote that whole fruits and vegetables are so important to include in our diet because they have: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, high fiber, and low calories. Fruits and vegetables help our bodies fight heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blindness, and gastrointestinal problems. Research from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study and [...]

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Minty Fresh Benefits

by laurel on March 20, 2007

Mint has many health benefits, including: Eases nausea and vomiting Controls and relieves flatulence Promotes digestion and reduces heartburn Calms stomach muscle spasms Improves bad breath Eases hiccups Clears congestion from colds and allergies Eases stress and tension Acts as an antimicrobial Improves mental alertness Also, there is new research that shows the mint leaf [...]

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