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We'll be exploring the many ways that butternut squash seed oil is effective.

Written By Serene Hitchcock / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Composting food waste could propel people to accept other earth-friendly options. According to a recent study led by Nicole Sintov, assistant professor at Ohio State University, when a city in California adopted a composting scheme to keep food scraps out of its landfill, the residents started paying more attention to other eco-friendly behaviors such as taking shorter showers.

Written By Lisa S. Jones / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Everyone loves Thanksgiving and we can also attest to the fact that it would not be the same without cranberries - can I get a witness! However, how many of us know about these tart berries?

Reviewed by Ray Spotts Scientists with the Population Health Research Institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences are using research from several large global studies to develop an updated, international approach of identifying a healthy diet.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Every function of the body seems to slow down when we age - and the brain is no different. Aging also causes a reduction in brain function because the microglia, which is the immune cells in the brain, produce harmful chemicals whenever they become inflamed. These chemicals then go on to cause harm to the brain health which leads to memory loss and other poor functions of the brain.

Here are all the reasons why shea butter is an absolute godsend for your skin.  

Reviewed By Ray Spotts The holidays are upon us - and while that means time off work, enjoying family and friends, as well as cozy weather and gift giving - it also means super scrumptious foods. All of the best, most delicious dishes make their rounds during the holiday season - as do all the decadent and savory, sweet treats. While enjoying yourself should be a priority this holiday season, it's really easy to overdo it when it comes to food.

This is one of the oils that is actually good for you because of its healthy fat index. It has almost equal proportions of monounsaturated fats, saturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats. This is important to note as its levels work well in the body to promote healthy fuel and energy levels. It also has no trans fats present in its fat composition which ensures you are ingesting the good fats as opposed to the harmful ones.

Reviewed by Ray Spotts There are so many environmental hazards that can threaten your skin. Two of the most common are sun and air pollution. The UV rays that the sun gives off are very strong and can be harmful to the skin. While a good sunscreen will usually do the trick to protect your skin from harm, some of those store-bought sunscreens actually contain additives and ingredients that are bad for you and the environment.

Walnuts have been dubbed a superfood because of their compositional makeup. They are full of necessary, beneficial components such as alpha-linoleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. The nut also contains one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants. Its elements of fiber may be what contribute to its powerful abilities within the digestive system. This study took on finding out exactly why walnuts are essential to the gut.

Reviewed by: Ray Spotts A specific study was conducted at Virginia Tech University regarding the intrinsic health benefits of both olives and the oil derived from them. There has been long-standing beliefs that olives and olive oil are amazing for the heart and various other aspects of health. The Mediterranean diet regards it as a staple and as such, many people in that region taut its praises and supreme abilities. But little is known on why and how this fruit and oil is so effective. The biochemical interactions of the compounds within the fruit itself give way to why it's such a wonderful option.

Beets contain a high level of dietary nitrate, which is converted to nitrite and then nitric oxide when consumed. Nitric oxide increases blood flow in the body, and multiple studies have shown it can improve exercise performance in people of various ages.