As you can see from this image kelp seaweed is quite an extraordinary plant. In addition to its beautiful color and shape, kelp is also a powerhouse of nutrients and healing compounds. First Let's understand a little more about it and then look at some of the research on it. What is Kelp? Kelp belongs to a long list of what are known as sea vegetables. Sea vegetables differ from land vegetables in a variety of ways, such as:[private] they often do not have root systems they are not depleted of nutrients, whereas land vegetables often are due to poor soil practices these foods are … [Read more...]

There is quite a buzz surrounding acai berry benefits, particularly regarding its antioxidant levels. In this article I will provide detailed information about acai health benefits and research from verifiable scientific studies. My hope is that after reading this article you will have a sense of why there is such excitement around this small berry and why it is considered a superfood.[private] What is Acai Berry? Acai is a small blue-purple berry about the size of a large blueberry when ripe. Its origins have been traced back to the amazon rainforest of Brazil. It is now found growing … [Read more...]

Of the more than 400 types of aloe, aloe vera barbadensis is the most common and likely the most beneficial form for humans. The use and reverence for the aloe vera plant can be traced back as far as 4000 B.C.E. when its image was carved onto Egyptian walls and coffins (1). Since that time cultures throughout history have used aloe vera for its many health-generating properties. In our modern times science has finally shown why aloe has been so revered and how it can be of tremendous value in our health quest. Some of the most interesting aloe vera benefits that have been discovered … [Read more...]