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Criollo Chocolate: Efficient Food of the Gods

By On March 16, 2006 · 12 Comments

In its pure state, chocolate, or cacao, is quite nutritious, and inspires eudaimonia. There are number of varieties of cacao. Almost all commercial chocolate is made using beans of the Forastero Group. Another more prized cultivar, Criollo, is used by [...]

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The Healing Powers of Peppers

By On March 15, 2006 · Leave a Comment

Chile peppers contain one of the most effective curative substances in the world — capsaicin. While many people enjoy eating hot and spicy food they are not aware of the therapeutic properties of chile peppers. The authors of The Healing Powers of Peppers present a wealth of [...]

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Efficient Native Flavor: Sassafras

By On March 13, 2006 · 3 Comments

Authentic root beer owes it distinctive flavor to Sassafras, a tree native to the eastern U.S. The root or root bark of sassafras can also used to make tea. The leaves are used for thickening sauces and soups, and when dried and ground are known as filé powder, a spice [...]

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Raw Cacao Butter: An Efficient Dessert & Skin Moisturizer

By On March 3, 2006 · 8 Comments

Raw cacao butter — this is the pure oil of the cacao bean, extracted using a cold-press technique — the temperature stays around 104 degrees Fahrenheit, instead of 300 degrees which is the norm. The oil is edible and possesses a rich, delicate chocolate aroma.

You [...]

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Maca: An Efficient Energizer & Aphrodisiac

By On February 28, 2006 · 3 Comments

Maca is becoming popular around the world as a tonic that enhances strength, fertility and energy. Maca (Lepidium meyennii) is grown in the Andes Mountains of Peru, it looks likes a large radish, and botanically it is indeed related to radishes and turnips. For approximately 2000 [...]

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Most Efficient Burn Treatment: Fresh Aloe Vera Gel

By On January 30, 2006 · 6 Comments

The most efficient treatment for burns is: aloe vera gel. Nothing in the world heals burns faster and more effectively. There’s no reason why everyone can’t have access to at least one of these plants, since they are easy to grow indoors. To get best results, the gel must be fresh [...]

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Raintree Nutrition: Sustainable Extracts from the Amazon

By On August 4, 2005 · Leave a Comment

Need some Maca, Chuchuhuasi, or Cat’s Claw to cure what ails you? You might want to try Raintree. They wild-harvest and export over 60 sustainable rainforest plants, resins and oils from the Amazon.

Raintree has developed many proprietary rainforest [...]

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Rhodiola Rosea: Hypereffective Adaptogen

By On November 2, 2004 · 4 Comments

Golden Root or Rhodiola Rosea is a plant native to mountainous regions of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Arctic. It has been used throughout history in those areas to combat fatigue and restore energy.

Recently it has been getting worldwide attention due to its effectiveness as a [...]

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Metaeffective Tea: Rooibos Red Tea

By On September 24, 2004 · Leave a Comment

Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”) is a red tea grown the mountainous Cedarberg area north of Cape Town in South Africa.

During the summer months the Rooibos plants are harvested, fermented and dried in the sun. The sun induces the change from verdant green to the mahogany red of Rooibos tea.

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Grapefruit Seed Extract: Efficient Disinfectant

By On August 18, 2004 · 7 Comments

Grapefruit Seed Extract is a powerful disinfectant. It can be used to disinfect wounds, sterilize fruit and vegetables, purify drinking water, sanitize dishes, countertops and cutting boards and inhibit bacteria growth in pools and spas. The active ingredient of grapefruit seed extract is synthesized from the seed and pulp of certified organically grown grapefruit. The [...]

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