Agave nectar is a gold coloured syrup extracted from the agave plant in Mexico. These days, millions of health conscious people are flocking to agave nectar for a “healthy”, “raw” and “100% natural” sugar alternative. Diabetics are told that agave nectar causes a mellower blood sugar spike, adverts speak of the Aztecs using agave nectar as […]
Sweet potatoes have been eaten since at least the 15th century, as Christopher Columbus is known to have brought them back to Spain after his first New World voyage in 1492. From there, they travelled to Italy, and then to Austria, France, England, and Germany, where they became a beloved delicacy. As of 2015, there’s
Collagen is the most abundant protein in all of nature, and makes up over 30% of protein in the human body. It’s the main structural protein in the skin, hair, nails – even the connective tissues that anchor the teeth to your gums. Your heart needs collagen to beat efficiently, and the cornea and lens
Improving your diet is the best strategy ever for curing acne. Eliminating inflammatory ingredients like sugar and trans-fats can lessen the redness and visibility of existing pimples. Eating a variety of nutrients like antioxidants, zinc, and vitamin E can prevent them from forming in the first place. Healthy foods beat any facial cleanser or brush
Selenium is a dietary mineral, one of the 32 nutrients considered to be essential for human health. But it’s also one that many acne patients could use more of. Selenium is found most widely in animal foods like fish, eggs, and meat. Consequently, vegans and vegetarians tend to be highly deficient. Soils are another problem,
