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December 26, 2016 - Issue 3782


The Benefits of Fermented Beets

vegetable juices

December 26, 2016

It's a potent substance, used for decades as a health tonic in Russia and Ukraine - and it sets off the same effect as a prescription nitrate, dilating and relaxing your blood vessels and improving blood flow. Very inexpensive, try it today.

Omega-3s Have 230 Percent Return on Investment

omega-3 fatty acids sources

December 26, 2016

Omega-3 fatty acids benefit your heart, your brain and, as studies now reveal, lower blood pressure in young adults and increase muscle strength in older women. While you can take supplements for these and many more advantages, krill oil is the most potent source of this essential nutrient. But krill is the main staple food for hundreds of animals. How sustainable is it for humans?

The Latest Superfood: Red Cabbage Sprouts

red cabbage sprouts

December 26, 2016

Ready to get your socks knocked off? Red cabbage sprouts contain 40 times more vitamin E and 6 times more vitamin C than the same veggie as a fully mature plant. As these two nutrients help prevent inflammation and infections like colds, perhaps learning how easy sprouting your own veggies can be to cash in on additional nutritional benefits makes sense.