by martin | Oct 15, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Green Drinks The wealth of benefits from green drinks comes from us concentrating many varied servings of fruit and vegetables into one drink. It is an ideal way of getting more veggies into...
by martin | Feb 22, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Parsley Parsley is rich in many vital vitamins, including Vitamin C, B 12, K and A. This means parsley keeps your immune system strong, tones your bones and heals the nervous system, too. It helps flush out excess fluid from the body, thus supporting kidney function....
by martin | Feb 21, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Chia Seeds Chia seeds have recently gained attention as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid. They are also an excellent source of fiber at 10 grams per ounce (about 2 tablespoons), and contain protein and minerals including as iron, calcium, magnesium and...
by martin | Feb 20, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Lemons & Limes The health benefits of lemons & limes are plentiful, the most surprising being the ability of these fruits to stop the cell division that often leads to many forms of cancer. But lemons and limes both have antioxidant properties—thanks to the...
by martin | Feb 19, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Broccoli Broccoli is rich in fiber, calcium, potassium, folate and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds which reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli also contains vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, an...
by martin | Feb 16, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Almonds Almonds are rich in nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin E, iron, calcium, fiber, and riboflavin. A scientific review published in Nutrition Reviews3 found that almonds as a food may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The authors wrote: “The...
