Tips to detox naturally

Spring is here and asparagus are coming to farmers’ markets (at least here in Canada!)  The fresh green asparagus spears are both delicious and tender, yet filled with health super powers.  5 Health Benefits of Asparagus Anti-inflammatory With its unique combination of nutrients, asparagus is one of the best anti-inflammatory food. Rich in saponins, quercetin, rutin and isohamnetin, asparagus is a great food to help to reduce the risk of many health problems. Antioxidant Asparagus ...

Kale could be considered as an ideal food; it's cheap, tasty, super versatile and incredibly healthy.  Available year round, kale is best during the winter, when the cold makes its flavor milder.  When buying kale, always choose a bunch with dark green, frilly leaves.  To keep it fresh longer and retain the most nutrients, keep it unwashed in the refrigerator in an airtight container. 5 health benefits of kale   Detox support Kale provides a comprehensive support for the body's n ...

Some foods are especially powerful to support your body to detox naturally.  Even if you’re not following a detox program, you can get great health benefits by adding more detox superfoods to your diet.  There are several superfoods with potent detox properties, but here are my favorite ones. 7 superfoods to detox naturally Avocados Rich in good fats, avocados can lower cholesterol levels and help the cardiovascular system. Avocados contain glutathione, a substance that greatly supports ...

Holiday season often rhymes with overeating and having an unhealthy diet. However, it's possible to enjoy some classic Holiday foods while taking care of your health.  In fact, some of the most popular foods this season are real superfoods.  6 Holidays Superfoods Beets: Beets are an excellent way to purify the blood and cleanse the liver.  They are also rich in folate, manganese, potassium, vitamin C and a potent anti-inflammatory compound called betaine.  The purple compound that gives be ...

Heart disease is the primary killer in the United States. Approximately 12% of Americans has been treated with a form of heart disease, and more than 600,000 people will die this year alone from this disorder. One of the main causes of heart diseases is having a diet that clogs the arteries. A diet filled with trans and saturated fats and that has little to no nutritive benefit doesn't do your heart any favors. Sooner or later, the arteries become congested with a build up of plaque and your ...