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Aficionados of world cuisine are familiar with the taste of fenugreek. This versatile plant can be used as both an herb (the leaves) and a spice (the seeds), and can be found in cuisines from India to Ethiopia. It’s a common ingredient in curry. In the cultures that use this herb and spice, it is valued not only for its flavor, but for its health benefits. And knowledge of its benefits has traveled to the Western world, where people are…

Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) release dietary guidelines. These guidelines outline what the USDA and HHS consider to be the and how much of them a typical person must consume in order to maintain a healthy diet. The changes to these guidelines are generally small; the principles of healthy eating have been established for many years. But, this year, one of those small changes is actually…

Anyone who grew up in the United States in the Eighties is familiar with the product Chia Pet. The Chia Pet had the memorabletag line of “Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!” It consisted of a clay figurine of a ram, and the owner would add water to the seeds provided and spread them over the figurine. Over time, the chia plants would grow, making it appear as though the ram had grown a woolly green coat. While Chia Pet may be a cultural icon,…

It’s hard to believe that a plant that looks so spiky and uninviting on the outside could be so soothing and comforting on the inside. But, actually, aloe vera has been prized for centuries because of its medicinal properties. This succulent plat has been used in cultures spreading from Africa to the Middle East to Asia, and even as far as the South Pacific. Americans have also discovered the healing properties of this plant, and it’s now a common ingredient…

It’s common knowledge that drinking water and keeping hydrated is a great way to keep your skin looking great. But what many people fail to realize is that, by adding nutrients and essential ingredients to your water, you can get double the benefit from drinking enough water. There is a new trend in the beauty supplement world of drinking beauty drinks to keep the skin hydrated, but also to infuse active ingredients into it in improve its appearance and perhaps…

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