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Microplastics are everywhere and we should all be concerned about them. https://www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/18975/over-90-of-sampled-salt-brands-globally-found-to-contain-microplastics/

Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics - Greenpeace International “Recent studies have found plastics in seafood, wildlife, tap water, and now in salt. It’s clear that there is no escape from this plastics crisis."

The Valentine's day is approaching... We're so used to chocolates and sweets being shared that we forget all the aphrodisiac plants that might be savoury! Check out this list http://bit.ly/2DQsO6G

Aphrodisiac plants

Intensive agriculture impacts negatively on our environment but also on our health. It's not just pesticides and chemicals used but poor quality of nutrients present in foods grown this way. Wild foods can be much higher in minerals (and phytochemicals), so why can't we grow most of our produce in a way nature intended, aka in food forests? Permaculture suggests that we can. http://ow.ly/2LR630emazy

Why Food Forests? Image source: Permaculture a Beginner’s Guide, by Graham Burnett We’re all familiar with the concept of forests — lush, abundant expanses of...

I had to share! (Sometimes sprouted seeds aren't very edible) http://ow.ly/hqdh30eaRnq

10+ Terrifying Pics Show What Happens When Fruits And Veggies Start Sprouting Early Just like humans, fruits and vegetables also have a cycle of life, filled with constant growth and changes. And, just like humans, their...

They say that not exercising is as bad as smoking... There might be some truth in it. http://ow.ly/i7cn30e5swD

Sedentary lifestyle appears to increase risk for both kidney and bladder cancer A connection between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of developing kidney or bladder cancer has been established by scientists.

Imagine that! http://ow.ly/XkGi30dKGDC

Most People Throw Away Avocado Pits, But This Artist Carves Them Into Magical Forest Creatures Jan Campbell was preparing an avocado for lunch one day when she was struck by the beauty of the pit inside, an object most people throw away...

All drugs have side effects, sadly some of them can be increased risk of death. Problems lik heartburn can usually be managed with diet and lifestyle. If you can do things naturally, look into your options, you may not need to take a drug... http://ow.ly/18dj30dk8l2

People taking heartburn drugs could have higher risk of death, study claims Research suggests people on proton pump inhibitors are more likely to die than those taking different antacid or none at all

Who's up for some easy/healthy/tasty chocolate treat? I don't make many desserts but this cake is so simple & quick! Check it out on my blog http://ow.ly/4qBd30dk60O

Let’s talk chocolate cake! – Plantiful Nutrition If you’re looking for an easy, tasty and healthy chocolate-banana treat, look no further! This brownie-style cake/dessert is sweet, rich, creamy...

Soaking and sprouting can improve the digestion of certain seeds and may even increase certain nutrient content. And they seem to be having such a good time!

Soaking💧and Sprouting 🌱 is a simple practice that has huge nutritional benefits, here are some of them. You can do this with grains, seeds, legumes, or nuts.
For more illustrated plant-based tips and facts, visit www.simplehappykitchen.com
Oh, and you know what the bubbles in the whirlpool bath are 🙊

How San Francisco is leading the way out of bottled water culture The city is not just restricting sales but working to ensure people have access to safe high-quality tap water

Congratulations Meg, you get the Magnesium from the previous post! Generated randomly by random.com. Will get in touch!

So I've been given a bottle of Wild Nutrition food grown Magnesium and am very happy to pass it on to someone who'd like some extra Magnesium! I can't emphasize enough the importance of this mineral, how easily it's used up in the body and how unreliable its dietary sources are. As to the company, Wild Nutrition specializes in food grown nutrients that are more bioavailable to our bodies than your general supplements.

I am happy to post this product within UK, all you need to do is to show interest by liking Plantiful Nutrition page (if you haven't already) and liking or commenting on this post. I'll randomly pick a winner on Monday 26th June, so you have time until Sunday night! http://ow.ly/df5t30cMX9g

Food-Grown® Magnesium Our Food-Grown® Magnesium is for all the family, providing 80mg (in two capsules) of elemental Magnesium to support energy and the nervous system...

Please notice it's not the potatoes in general that are linked to increased risk of death but only fried potatoes. http://ow.ly/66We30cHZ3u

Eating fried potatoes linked to higher risk of death, study says People who eat fried potatoes two or more times a week double their risk of an early death compared to those who don't, a new study found.

DId you know that BMI is not an ideal measurement? It's an interesting article on obesity and stigma around it. We don't have to be skinny, we should be healthy! http://ow.ly/CeRS30czKUm

What is obesity? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Thomas Barber Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries

Many of us are guilty of that! To have proper sleep we should limit our screen (mobile phone and computer) exposure before bedtime. http://ow.ly/g7tG30ccyFv

Teenagers' sleep quality and mental health at risk over late-night mobile phone use Researchers advise ‘physical boundaries’ over devices in bedrooms after study finds poor sleep associated with phone use linked to depressed moods

Check out these broccoli carvings! Pretty healthy! http://ow.ly/xQWA30c556N

Beautiful Broccoli Carvings By Daniele Barresi When I go to the shops, I try to find the most desirable fruits and vegetables to carve up.
This time I found some beautiful green broccoli. They...

Long commutes are not great for us, and not just for being boring...http://ow.ly/fgJr30bXS5F

Who's heard of 'Avocado hand'? http://ow.ly/2r5x30bJlR4

Avocado hand: why the fruit has become a health hazard There’s a new kitchen scourge as people keep badly cutting themselves while attempting to remove the stone from avocados. Now doctors are calling...

For those on dairy free diets and bored by soya or coconut yoghurts: there's now almond (and apparently cashew!) yoghurt available in UK (I once made it myself but wasn't very successful)! It has a lot of organic ingredients and actually tastes quite nice. And it's the good bacteria that matter! It's called Nush. And just to be clear, I'm not sponsored by them (sadly!) http://ow.ly/Zw3u30bxPPn

Our Products | Nush Delicious, rich and creamy Almond Milk Dairy Free Yoghurt made from our own artisan almond milk, freshly prepared each day in our factory.

Any spasms in your digestive tract? Peppermint oil might be helpful (with other IBS symptoms too). As well as before the colonoscopy if you're going for one... http://ow.ly/NdGg30bn6MF

What To Take Before A Colonoscopy | Care2 Healthy Living Peppermint oil can reduce the pain and discomfort of colonoscopies for the patient.

My £1 a day challenge is finished... However, there's still time to win lots of great prizes in my charity raffle for Child.org, which we're drawing tomorrow! Very grateful to all the supporters. http://ow.ly/W3DN30b3Upi

Aurelija's £1 for a billion | Child.org 9-15th April I'm doing a challenge of living off £1 a day for a week. Please support me and the work of child.org by donating. Many thanks!

A few days into my living off £1 a day challenge... I've been on restrictive diets before but this one is quite sad. It makes me really empathise with people who can't afford much. Having constant thoughts of food that I could be having (and that my cupboards are actually full of). To make snack times a bit more bearable I made oat bars - using porridge oats, blended soaked sultanas and bananas.
I really appreciate your support! http://ow.ly/IAMd30aOg5i By donating, you're helping Child.org make a difference in children's lives! You could also be entered into our raffle and win a Headspace app lifetime membership to get that peace of mind whenever you need it (so grateful for their contribution)!

£1 a day challenge goes on... I've been making my own bread from Chapatti flour that I managed to get at a very discounted price (I've made chapattis as well!), and trying to save on yeast I left it fermenting overnight. Quite popular in our household, and we do need to get enough calories... Please support my challenge by donating on my fundraising page http://ow.ly/THTk30aM5lX I really appreciate it! And in return you could win lots of great prizes, including Poco Culina dinner voucher!

Nettle soup for lunch while on £1 a day challenge for Child.org. It's actually quite challenging and time consuming finding budget food that would be filling, nutritious and have enough calories! That's why wild foods can be really handy.

If you'd like to support me on my challenge, check out my fundraising page http://child.org/me/%C2%A31-billion. You could win a £70 voucher from Wild Food UK and learn all about wild edible foods. There are lots of other prizes and rewards (including a consultation from me)!

Interesting comparison between flax and chia seeds! Don't forget the mineral content though (and I vote for both!) http://ow.ly/OuXT30aFPis

Which Are Better: Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds? | NutritionFacts.org What effect do chia seeds have on weight loss, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation?

Check out my new blog post on the £1 a day challenge that I'll be doing for Child.org http://ow.ly/NdgQ30awVsd By donating, you can win great prizes and help this charity do its amazing work with children in Africa!

Plantiful Nutrition on £1 a day – Plantiful Nutrition Just before Easter for one week I will be living off £1 a day. Why? Because over 1 billion people on Earth have to survive off this little (or...

Eight Ways to Naturally Lower Blood Pressure Share these tips with your doctor at your next visit.

Stress is often used but a widely misunderstood word. What is it, that mysterious stress? It's our hormones, influencing all sorts of processes in our bodies, which are released because of some triggers that are perceived as threats. Short term stress is actually good for us - it alerts us in different life situations, but when it becomes chronic, it can really cause damage to our health.

Because we're all unique, our stress threshold also differs. You can reduce your stress levels though by adopting a healthy lifestyle, exercising moderately and focusing on stress-fighting foods. http://ow.ly/zvco30a920M

Stay Calm Every Day with These Anti-Stress Foods Feeling stressed? Try eating these 7 healthy foods to help your body deal with stress.…

Real emotions and human touch are good for our health! http://ow.ly/bKOu309BJOW

Laughter As Medicine | Care2 Healthy Living What effect does laughing, crying, kissing, cuddling, and s*x have on immune function and allergic responses?