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9 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato

by James Colquhoun Jun 15, 2021 15K Views

If you’re a lover of french fries and mashed potato, but dedicated to living a healthier lifestyle, you’ll probably have met their nutrient-packed cousin, the sweet potato. In America, sweet potatoes, or yams, are often used in sweeter dishes or for festive occasions, but here at Food Matters, we love …

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9 Anti-Cancer Foods You Cannot Ignore

Sep 27, 2014 18K Views

With modern lifestyles, people are exposed to multiple carcinogenic agents on a daily basis. It is therefore no wonder that cancer rates are soaring. Discover 9 powerful cancer-fighting foods!

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Brittle Nails, Hair Loss & Dull Skin? You Might Be Low in Zinc

by James Colquhoun Oct 12, 2021 4.5K Views

Brittle nails, hair loss, and dull skin are just some of the telltale signs that your body could be low in this essential mineral. Sure, low zinc might be common, but there are also simple ways you can bring those levels back up - including delicious, nourishing foods.

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Nutrition Trends in 2021 & Beyond

by James Colquhoun Jan 06, 2021 9.0K Views

This last year has left us looking at some of the more bizarre nutrition trends to grace our table with a critical and questioning eye. Rumors about food and nutrition haven’t been taken with the grain of salt they were intended to be served with and we’re still in the …

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Everything You Need To Know About Gut Health (Infographic)

by James Colquhoun Feb 16, 2016 71K Views

This infographic breaks down just what our gut does for us and how to keep it working and healthy.

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Fight Stress & Fatigue With Adaptogens!

by James Colquhoun May 03, 2016 2.4K Views

Would you like to slow down aging, feel less stressed and enjoy vibrant energy? Adrenal fatigue and burnout could be holding you back from living with abundant health! Learn how to heal adrenal fatigue and balance your stress hormones for a long and vital life.

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Immune Boosting Recipes

by Rachel Morrow Oct 21, 2015 1.9K Views

It's easy to stay on top of your immune system by including certain foods. Some of our favorites include beetroot, ginger, and lemons. We've taken these immune boosting ingredients and created some recipes to help you include them into your day!

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New Research: Dark Chocolate Reduces Your Stress Level

by Rachel Morrow Apr 25, 2018 803 Views

New research on the health benefits of dark chocolate barely feels like news to us, we’ve been justifying our love for chocolate with health benefits for a long time, but two new studies have shown that dark chocolate can, in fact, reduce stress & improve your memory!

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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Dandelions

by James Colquhoun May 26, 2020 19K Views

There’s a case for foraging the flowers and working them into your diet. Every part of the flower is medicinal, so whether you’re brewing a tea or making a salad, there’s an abundance of health benefits that flow from the plant.

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7 Surprising Benefits of Meditation (Plus, a guided meditation with Laurentine)

by The Food Matters Team Jul 29, 2024 725 Views

Meditation offers powerful benefits, including stress reduction, improved focus, and better sleep. Discover how incorporating this practice into your daily routine can enhance emotional health and boost immunity for a balanced, harmonious life.

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What Is Your Body Trying To Tell You? 9 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Jul 19, 2012 18K Views

Suffering from headaches, itchy eyes and throat, chapped lips or constipation? These are all little signs that our body is trying to alert us there are imbalances that need to be taken care of. Find out which signs you shouldn't ignore, and what to do about them.

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5 Health Benefits Of Oregano Oil

by The Chalkboard Mag Nov 21, 2015 4.5K Views

It's that time of the year that our bodies need a little extra TLC. There's one little herb that has gone unnoticed until now. Thanks to The Chalkboard Mag the little super-herb, Oregano is in the spotlight!

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5 Surprising Health Benefits Of Owning Cats And Dogs

by Ashleigh Jensen Sep 24, 2016 7.8K Views

Pet owners have it better than the rest of us, according to multiple research studies. Here’s how adopting a furry friend into the family affects your mind and body for the better.

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What Can We Learn From The Diets of Traditional People From Around the World? (VIDEO)

May 25, 2011 119 Views

What did the longest lived primitive people eat and what didn't they eat? This is an amazing story of the great nutrition pioneers: Weston A. Price, DDS and Francis M. Pottenger, Jr., MD

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10 Powerful Herbs That Can Help Everything From Anxiety to Clotting to Alzheimer’s

Sep 16, 2016 14K Views

Use these delicious herbs to cleanse your liver, fight inflammation, and help prevent memory loss. All while adding a world of flavor to every meal.


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