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Sprouts play a big role into raw vegan diet. But you don't have to be a raw vegan to enjoy all the health benefits associated with sprouts.  And besides their huge health benefits, they are the ultimate locally grown food. 5 reasons to eat more sprouts Huge amounts of enzymes: Experts estimates that sprouts can have up to 100 times more enzyme levels than raw fruits and vegetables. Enzyme supports your body to better use vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from the food you eat. Improve ...

Raw food diets are growing like mushrooms.  Raw cleanses are gaining popularity as the raw diet is now rated the second best diet for weight loss in U.S News’ assessment. However, are raw foods always healthier than cooked?  In fact, when addressing the question whether raw food is really healthier than cooked, nothing is all black or all white.  And while nutrition science is now quite advanced, we have yet to come with a clear answer on that matter.  Cooking transforms food and has a di ...

What is glutathione? Glutathione is a tripeptide, an antioxidant that protects against free radicals. While all cells in the human body are capable of synthesizing glutathione, liver glutathione synthesis has been shown to be essential. There’re two major glutathione groups; one that is contained in many fruits and vegetables (GPx), and one that is created only within the body (GSH).  Plant-based glutathione is also an antioxidant, but somewhat less potent than GSH. So the question is how ...

Eating at least 7 to 10 portions of fruits and vegetables is now more important than ever.  A strange phenomenon has been happening to our produce. Our fruits and vegetables are losing their nutrients.  Scientists have first noticed this decline more than 10 years ago, while comparing the mineral concentrations of 20 crops between 1930 and 1980. But there are ways to get the most out of your fruits and vegetables. Here are some tips to get more nutrients out of your produce. Tips to get more ...

When we think about detox, we often think about fasting. And while fasting can have beneficial results in some specific cases, it’s usually not the best option for most of us.  Strict fasts must be done carefully, as when done unsupervised they could easily do more harm than good.  The truth is that your body needs a plethora of different nutrients to detox naturally and maintain good health.  So not only you must actually eat to detox, you also need a varied diet rich in the nutrients requ ...