What is Cacao
What is Cacao? ’ve been hearing a lot about raw cacao bits and it’s health benefits so I wondered what is cacao? Chocolate is a product that is produced from the fatty seed of the Theobroma cacao tree. The seeds (cacao beans) must be fully fermented to develop the chocolate flavor and fully dried to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. For regular chocolate the cacao beans are roasted which further brings out the rich intense chocolate flavor. Raw cacao...
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Healthy Weight Loss It’s that time again for dreams of starting a new and accomplishing the goals we failed to succeed last year. If your goal is to lose those extra pounds and become more fit, then it only makes sense to choose a weight loss plan that will increase your overall optimum health. By choosing an organic weight loss program that easily fits into your lifestyle, it will not only help you to meet your weight loss goal but will make it easier to maintain that...
Read More...Natural Beauty Products
Beauty Products Cosmetics and beauty aids are not fully regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The FDA only protects against cosmetics that are have been adulterated or misbranded. The cosmetic firms themselves are responsible in deeming that their products are safe. If you read the ingredients label on any personal care product and find the any of the following then you can rest assured that the cosmetic company doesn’t have your health, wellness and...
Read More...Is the Maqui Berry the New Superfood?
Maqui Berry The Maqui berry grows wild on small evergreen trees throughout the Patagonia region of southern Chile. It is purported to have many real health and nutritional benefits. Here are some of the reported benefits of the Maqui berry: The Maqui berry contains high levels of polyphenols, anthocyanins, quercetin, flavonoids, along with omega fatty acids, iron, calcium, vitamin C and potassium making it a very highly nutritious, highly antioxidant fruit that can...
Read More...Are Your Beauty Products Safe?
Beauty Products Are you aware that your cosmetic and beauty products are not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)? According to the FDA website on cosmetics: “FDA's legal authority over cosmetics is different from other products regulated by the agency, such as drugs, biologics, and medical devices. Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of color additives. However, FDA may pursue...
Read More...Coconut Water Or Gatorade
Coconut Water There are many health claim benefits that the coconut water producing companies are touting. Among the claims are: it will boost circulation, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, raise the metabolism, treat kidney stones, reduce the risk of cancer and stroke, has anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, helps to carry nutrients and oxygen to cells, removes toxins from the body, aids with digestion and prevents...
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