Digestive – Superfoodly

Is Peppermint Tea Good For Constipation?

John — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:17:09 +0000

Staying hydrated is the best way to avoid constipation. For the most part, drinking water to stay hydrated will help the digestive tract by keeping the by-products from eating and moving through the tract. [toc] Fluids help the digestive tract by keeping moisture in and keeping the stool soft. Constipation can be caused by a number of issues. Stress, anxiety, high sugar diet, improper diet or no foods. Herbal Teas Certain types of teas can help with constipation, whether in […]

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How Can You Cook Green Plantains

John — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:20:30 +0000

Green plantains, or in other words tostones are a popular plant originating from the Caribbean but enjoyed worldwide. They are cooked through being fried, crushed, and then fried in hot oil all over again till the crispy strips of fresh, green plantains are ready to eat. [toc] They’re quite widespread in Latin American as well as Caribbean culture. in both places they are served as either a side course like mashed potatoes at dinner time in most houses or they can be […]

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Benefits of Yarrow Tea and Oil Scientifically Examined

Superfoodly — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:00:14 +0000

[toc]What is yarrow? Native to the temperate zones of Europe, Asia, and North America, this flowering plant can be found in sunny meadows with well-drained soil. Growing up to 3 feet in height, it has fernlike leaves and at least one head made up of 15 to 25 white flowers, each of being no bigger than a dime. Known for its hardiness and extensive rhizome (root) system which extends in all directions, many consider it to be an evasive weed. […]

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25 Myrrh Essential Oil Uses & Gum Benefits Being Studied

Superfoodly — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:47 +0000

[toc]Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they? Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees native to the Middle East and northern Africa. The two are different, as each comes from different tree species. Yet they remain closely related, as all are members of the Burseraceae plant family. Most famously, these two natural plant gums, along with gold, are mentioned in the Bible as gifts from the magi. We discuss […]

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12 Manuka Oil Benefits Scientifically Analyzed

Superfoodly — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:45 +0000

[toc]Although none are conclusively proven, you have probably heard of the many things this type of honey is being researched for. Antibacterial activity, wound treatments, acne, allergies, cavities, and the list goes on. Many of them involve topical uses and therefore the sugars (i.e. glucose, fructose, maltose, and sucrose) are believed to be inactive ingredients. If you want skip the sweetness and stick with the phytonutrients of the plant, then the essential oil may offer an intriguing alternative. Manuka oil […]

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10 Frankincense Oil Uses & Bizarre Benefits

Superfoodly — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:29 +0000

[toc]What is it used for? The Christian meaning or history of it may be the first thing which comes to mind. Especially around Christmas. It was not in the form of oil, but “gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh” were what was presented by the wise men (magi) sometime after the birth of Jesus. While the reasons for these three specific gifts are not listed in the texts, they each have deep symbolic meanings elsewhere in the Bible. In the […]

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Activated Charcoal Uses May Be Harmful, Possibly Cancerous

Superfoodly — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:45 +0000

[toc]This substance can be used outside the body or inside of it. Its most common use is outside the body, as a membrane for filtering gas and liquids. Everyone is in agreement that it’s 100% perfectly safe for these uses. That holds true whether it’s for a large industrial application like water purification, or a small “personal” application like lining your underwear with it to reduce the smell of farts (no joke, the flatulence filtering Shreddies men’s hipsters underwear are […]

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CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander & Fennel) Is Risky For Weight Loss

Superfoodly — Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:46 +0000

[toc]It’s not a recipe you can buy at the store. You have to make it yourself. Kulreet Chaudhary, who is neurologist, touted this Ayurvedic herbal trio in her recent book about how to “prepare and repair your body for spontaneous weight loss” titled The Prime. Not to totally throw Dr. Chaudhary under the bus, because 90% of what she says is good stuff. However we have read her commentary from the Dr. Oz show and some claims she has made […]

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Protein Farts: Best Powder & Shakes That Won’t Cause Gas

Superfoodly — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:00:25 +0000

[toc]It’s time to answer the questions which you are probably too embarrassed to ask your friend, let alone your girl/boyfriend! Like bread goes with butter, the same holds true with protein and gas. But unlike that bread and the vast majority of other foods you eat, whey protein farts smell bad… really bad. Both men and women experience this. Pungent, disgusting scents. It’s not just the generic cheap brands, either. People even complain about high quality top sellers like Optimum […]

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Exposing The Scam: Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Superfoodly — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:00:02 +0000

[toc]How many superfoods can you think of that have a cult following as big as this? Perhaps some, but none have maintain such popularity for decades on end. That’s because many trendy health foods are based on nothing but hype, and hence, eventually that wears off. Is it any different with Bragg? Should you take daily ACV capsules? There’s no shortage of purported claims being made about the uses of this cloudy golden liquid, or the dried supplement forms. They […]

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