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Who doesn’t love chocolate? The dark, sweet, creamy richness is a daily part of many of our lives. But do you know how healthy chocolate is for us? It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and has numerous physical and mental health benefits. Most nutrition experts agree that these benefits of chocolate are most notable in dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is high...

By Ali Wetherbee Zinc is essential for cell health, growth, and division. It plays a critical role in the functioning of the immune system, the neurological system, and hormone production. It helps the body fight off illness and recover from colds quickly. Zinc is necessary for vision, taste, and smell. It keeps hair, skin, and nails smooth, strong, and supple. It also...

By Ali Wetherbee Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean we are safe from the sun. Maybe you live somewhere where it’s sunny year round, in which case sun protection is always at the forefront of your mind. But even those of us who are out enjoying cooler weather at the apple orchard or the local pumpkin patch need to take...

By Ali Wetherbee Emus, native to Australia, are flightless birds similar to small ostriches. They are a good source of high-protein, iron-rich red meat, with the added benefit of being low in fat and cholesterol. After the meat has been processed, the fat is used to make emu oil, an antioxidant-rich oil that can be used topically or internally to relieve a...

Dr. Mercola discusses Ubiquinol as the most important supplement to take. by Colleen Russell Mercola Ubiquinol, the enhanced CoQ10 supplement formulated by Dr. Mercola himself, became a popular-selling product in the Nourishing World store within days of its arrival. After a year of searching and many hours of research, we were thrilled to find such a reasonably-priced Ubiquinol supplement in such a...