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Turmeric more Effective than most common Anti-depression medicine

July 25, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

(Organic Slant) A recent study published in Phytotherapy Research says that not only is turmeric effective at treating depression, it may even be more effective than some of the most common anti-depressant drugs currently on the market. Curcumin, an active ingredient of Curcuma longa Linn (Zingiberaceae), has shown potential antidepressant-like activity. While previous studies have indicated the effectiveness […]

Filed Under: Health, Organic Foods, Super Foods

Protect Yourself from Radiation with Flaxseeds

June 23, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

 (Organic Slant) We are bombarded every day by harmful radiation and, shockingly, nearly half of the radiation exposure in the U.S. comes from medical tests like X-rays and CT scans. The balance comes from radiation in the earth, radon gas and radiation from space.  And many worry about fallout from disasters like the meltdown at […]

Filed Under: Health, Super Foods

Researchers Discover Flaxseed Regresses Cardiovascular Plaque in Animals

June 21, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

 (Organic Slant) A new study looked at whether flaxseed in the diet of rabbits is capable of regressing atherosclerotic plaque. A promising new study published in the American Journal of Physiology and Circulation Research titled, “The Effects of Dietary Flaxseed on Atherosclerotic Plaque Regression,” looked at whether flaxseed in the diet of rabbits is capable of regressing atherosclerotic […]

Filed Under: Health, Super Foods

Real Cinnamon vs. Fake Cinnamon

May 24, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

 (Organic Slant) Perhaps surprisingly, many Americans have probably never tasted real cinnamon, which is derived from certain species of trees native to Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon. Ceylon and cassia cinnamon are the most common commercially produced cinnamon varieties. Ceylon cinnamon is often called “true” cinnamon and comes primarily from Sri Lanka. Cassia is also called […]

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Scientists discover cinnamon compounds’ potential ability to prevent Alzheimer’s

May 23, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

(Organic Slant) Cinnamon: Can the red-brown spice with the unmistakable fragrance and variety of uses offer an important benefit? The common baking spice might hold the key to delaying the onset of –– or warding off –– the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. That is, according to Roshni George and Donald Graves, scientists at UC Santa […]

Filed Under: Health, Super Foods

Dandelion: Medical powerhouse or lawn weed

May 17, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

 (Organic Slant) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has a bad reputation as nothing more than a pesky week.  Like most other weeds that people regard as a mere nuisance, dandelion has scientifically-proven medicinal properties. It has been used as a healing and preventative herb for centuries. And currently it’s one of the top herbs being researched by […]

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Discover Moringa Superfood Treasure

March 28, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

Moringa appears to be a medicinal cornucopia.  It is considered to be exceptionally nutritious and is sometimes referred to as the “miracle tree.” The bark, leaves and roots are thought to have medicinal properties and have been used for centuries in folk medicine for a variety of health-promoting purposes. Moringa oleifera is the most widely cultivated […]

Filed Under: Super Foods Tagged With: antioxidant, cancer, health, Moringa, nutrients, superfood, tree, vitamin

Quinoa ‘Mother Of All Grains’

March 24, 2013 by Captain Organic Planet

Quinoa was a staple of the ancient Incas and means ‘the mother grain’. Quinoa is perhaps one of the most perfect non-animal sources of protein on the planet. Quinoa (the name is derived from the Spanish spelling of the Quechua name kinwa or occasionally “Qin-wah”) originated in the Andean region of Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru, where it was successfully domesticated 3,000 to 4,000 years ago […]

Filed Under: Super Foods Tagged With: fiber, grain, grains, iron, protein, quinoa

Probiotics Help With Digestion And So Much More

September 4, 2012 by Captain Organic Planet

The friendly bacteria that live in our guts are essential for good health. What do these beneficial bugs do? Probiotics are the opposite of antibiotics, which kill bacteria. (There are trillions of them, outnumbering the cells in our body 10-to-1.) They help prevent colitis-related colon cancer, protect you from food poisoning, strengthen the immune system, […]

Filed Under: Health, Super Foods Tagged With: antibiotic, bacteria, Food, kefir, milk, probiotic, yogurt

Hemp Seeds Are Nutritious Superfood

February 11, 2012 by Captain Organic Planet

Though it may be just a small seed, hemp offers huge nutritional content. Hemp seeds are naturally a fantastic protein source: they contain all of the essential amino acids, are highly digestible, and are one of the highest sources of complete protein of all plant-based foods. Hemp is nothing to be afraid of. It’s not […]

Filed Under: Super Foods Tagged With: fiber, health, hemp, hemp seed, marijuana, nut, protein, seed

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