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Avocado (Persea americana) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
The combination of good fats in avocado fits perfectly with its traditional use for inflammatory conditions along with those related to metabolic disease including blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes issues.
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Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
Regular meals supplementation with Kale juice can favorably influence serum lipid profiles and antioxidant systems and hence contribute to reducing the risks of coronary artery disease
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Onion (Allium cepa) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
The main compounds found in onion are the flavonoids such as quercetin, which are natural phenolic compounds present in fruits and vegetables, exhibiting many pharmacological properties such as its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
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Celery (Apium Graveolens) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
Researchers believe that the flavonoid called luteolin from Celery may possess anti-cancer properties.
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Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
There is speculation that the Sweet Potato is largely responsible for the people of Okinawa living the longest on earth. When you consider the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects along with the blood sugar balancing this is no surprise.
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Garlic (Allium sativum) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
Experimental results indicate that Garlic appears to enhance the functioning of the immune system by stimulating certain cell types, such as macrophages, lymphocytes, natural killer cells
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Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
A recent study has shown that Beetroot juice protects against chemically induced Liver injury and increases the activity of phase II detox enzymes.
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Pumpkin (Cucurbita) Health Benefits
Brett Elliott
Pumpkin is one of the well-known edible plants and has substantial medicinal properties due to the presence of unique natural edible substances.
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Guarana (Paullinia cupana) Herbal Monograph
Brett Elliott
Guarana’s stimulant properties are usually attributed to its caffeine content which is known to modify cognitive function and mood state and to enhance exercise performance, possibly due to a reduction in perceived exertion.
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Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) Herbal Monograph
Brett Elliott
One study showed results suggesting that piperine possesses potential fat reducing and lipid-lowering effects, without any change in food appetite.

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Herbal Monograph
A detailed herbal monograph of Saffron (Crocus sativus), highlighting its traditional uses, bioactive compounds, and therapeutic benefits.