Nutrition

A balanced diet is essential for a healthy life, but with such an overwhelming selection of foods to choose from, sometimes it gets hard to know what's right for you. 

26 Foods High in Vitamin A for Healthy Eyes

Vitamin A is a vitamin and antioxidant that’s associated with healthy eyes. A diet rich in Vitamin A can prevent nighttime blindness, eye inflammation, and dry eyes. It’s also used to treat several other health conditions. Vitamin A is measured in International Units (IU), and the average adult needs about 5000 IU per day.

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The 4 top natural health benefits of blueberries
Blueberries are the fruit of the plant ‘Vacciniumoxycoccus’ a hardy shrub native to North America. The blueberry was a staple food for the first European settlers to arrive in the ‘new world’ not only making use of the tasty fruits, but also the roots and leaves used to make healthy teas and tonics.  It was also common to smoke blue berries, helping to preserve them for the colder winter months where they would be mixed with meats and included in warming stews.

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History of dill:

Native to the Mediterranean and southern Europe dill has a rich history of documented use dating back at least 5000 years where it was used by both Egyptians and ancient Greeks for its powerful healing properties and as a symbol of wealth. Romans often used roasted dill seeds on wounds to promote healing.