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What Are Foods High in Lectins? [2023 Updated]

Superfoodly — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:01:19 +0000

Thousands of foods have allergic reactions associated with them, and in theory, it’s possible for any food to be an allergy candidate. However, the actual part of the food we can potentially be allergic to is the proteins and their pollens. Not all foods have those, or at least not in high concentrations. Can you be allergic to apples? Yes, but since they contain so little protein content, even if you are allergic, it’s unlikely you will have noticeable side […]

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Ashwagandha Plant Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects

Andrew Collins — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:32:51 +0000

Ashwagandha is basically an herb that is used as a mood reliever and works best during stress periods by the mechanism which involves lowering the cortisol level and regulating thyroid functions and all imbalances in the body. [toc] The origin of Ashwagandha dates back to ancient India, where people used it to treat diseases. It caters to illness in a certain part of the body without affecting the other organs or systems; this is the sole reason why Ashwagandha is used […]

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10 Best Vegan Vitamin D Sources: D2 Foods & D3 Supplements

Superfoodly — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:00:53 +0000

[toc]You have many people supplementing with vitamin D right now for immune support, but that’s not the only reason to take it. Unlike some vitamins and trendy superfoods, D is not optional. This was realized after it was found to prevent rickets What is rickets? Just the fact that so many people ask that question goes to show you how far we’ve come. Before vitamin D fortification in foods like dairy milk became mandated by law, a relatively high percentage […]

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Benefits of DHEA Supplements & Natural Foods Sources

Superfoodly — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:00:20 +0000

[toc]In recent years, the topic of DHEA for women during and after menopause seems to get the most press, however this hormone plays a key role in both genders. In fact, it was because of men who were using it for purported athletic benefits which led to the NCAA banning DHEA supplements. Not because it was considered unsafe in the degree that illegal anabolic steroids are, but because it may offer an unfair advantage for muscle growth and improving physical […]

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Astragalus Benefits For Aging, Kidneys & Cancer Examined

Superfoodly — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:00:02 +0000

[toc]Huang Qi, which is the name for astragalus in Chinese, is one of the most popular herbs in traditional medicine. Historically and even today, they use it for chronic kidney disease, diabetes, heart health, adjunctive therapy during cancer, and as an adaptogen (stress support) among other ailments. Often they combine it with their other 50 fundamental herbs like ginseng and ginkgo biloba, or their other prized plants like reishi mushrooms and ashwagandha. (1) (2) To be clear, Traditional Chinese Medicine […]

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What Is Nutritional Yeast? 10 Benefits and 5 Dangers

Superfoodly — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:57 +0000

[toc]Among vegans, it’s practically considered an essential food. Among average Americans, it’s a foreign food. They don’t know what it’s made out of or how it’s used. Well here’s everything you need to know about it. The ways nutritional yeast is good for you, based on actual science and clinical studies, as well as the potential dangers or side effects. What is nutritional yeast made out of? Yeast is a single-celled fungus which feeds on sugar (carbohydrates). Nutritional yeast refers […]

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Is Elderberry Tea Healthy? Benefits, Side Effects & Science

Superfoodly — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:00:18 +0000

[toc]Based on a quick Google, you are told this beverage is a “powerful natural remedy” that can be used to “alleviate colds, the flu, and bronchitis.” They say that it’s filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The problem? Most of that hype is exaggerated and some is totally fabricated! That’s not to say elderberry tea is bad for you. Being an herbal tea, it does not have caffeine. You can drink this healthy and low calorie drink round the clock. […]

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The Problem With Gotu Kola For Loose Skin Tightening and Cellulite

Superfoodly — Wed, 29 May 2019 11:30:18 +0000

[toc]Commercials for prescription medications are required by law to list their side effects. Unfortunately, marketing for surgery doesn’t carry that same requirement! Those gastric bypass and lap band surgery commercials love showing you the before and after photos, yet they fail to tell you about the side effect of saggy and loose skin, which is almost guaranteed to happen with major weight loss. Even if you didn’t lose 50 or 100 pounds, it still can happen. Depending on your body […]

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17 Burdock Root (Gobo) Benefits Scientifically Analyzed

Superfoodly — Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:27 +0000

[toc]For the origin of Velco, you have the seeds of this plant to thank. After taking a stroll in 1948, a Swiss man (George de Mestral) noticed how the burdock seeds were attached to his pants and the dog’s fur. He analyzed their structure under a microscope and copied nature’s design, becoming filthy rich as a result. The Big Idea tells this story. That’s why the word for Velcro and the root are identical in some languages (e.g. čičak in […]

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Pro-oxidants: Are Antioxidants Actually Bad For You?

Superfoodly — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:00:33 +0000

[toc]What are antioxidants? In a nutshell, they “donate” electrons to unstable molecules which are known as free radicals (oxidants). This stabilizes them, so they are no longer reactive. The oxidant is neutralized. It can no longer damage cells. Based on that basic explanation, one often concludes that obviously, antioxidants are good for you. The more, the merrier. Right? Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. In certain scenarios, too much antioxidants can be bad for you. While vitamin C in an […]

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