healthy hair, skin and nails View More

Shiny hair, radiant skin, and strong nails are hallmarks of youth and beauty. But no matter your age, if you aren’t getting the nutrients you need, your appearance will be affected. To look your best, make sure you’re getting these 9 must-have beauty vitamins and nutrients:   Vitamin C Boosts collagen production, protects skin from… Continue Reading

Quinoa View More

(Chenopodium quinoa)   Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain.  Although recently rediscovered in the U.S., quinoa has been cultivated in the Andean mountains of Peru, Chile and Bolivia for over 5,000 years. The grain was prized by the Incas who believed it to be sacred and referred to quinoa as the “mother seed.”  … Continue Reading

Oatmeal View More

(Avena sativa)   Oats are one of the hardiest cereal grains.  Unlike most other crops, this plant is able to withstand poor soil conditions and thrive.   The oats we eat today originate from the wild red oat in Asia. Before being consumed as food, oats were used for medicinal purposes and are still used… Continue Reading

Selenium is a trace mineral that works as an antioxidant in the body.  Selenium is incorporated into glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme that plays a critical role in reducing free-radicals and oxidation in the body.  Free-radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that are a byproduct of metabolism.  Diet and lifestyle also impact the amount of free-radicals… Continue Reading