Zinc is a mineral that is involved in the functioning of over 300 enzymes and takes part in a great many biological functions. This means that inadequate intake can lead to a range of problems. It was first discovered to be an essential element in 1934. It is the mineral that is most commonly deficient, [...]
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Yogurt has been recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners for over 5000 years. Prior to the 1900s it used to be an important part in many diets across the world. Live yogurt is created by the bacterial fermentation of milk and it contains quantities of the healthy bacteria in our bodies, including lactobacillus bulgaricus, streptococcus thermophilus, [...]
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There has long been some debate about whether vegetables are better for you raw or cooked. Recent research by the University of Parma printed in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry has shown that the level of antioxidants (the nutrients in fruit and vegetables that are good for our immune system and overall health) [...]
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