Veggies: Armed with Defense Chemicals! (Are They Bad For You?)

A young man is shopping for veggies at the grocery store

Vegetables such as plants can’t protect themselves from being eaten, so by developing a defense mechanism by producing toxins, they prevent being eaten completely. While small insects and pests ward away as a result of these toxins, humans can still eat them but in moderate quantities. One needs to know how to prepare such plants … Read more

Neurogenesis Mushrooms

Neurogenesis Mushrooms

Contrary to popular belief, your brain (specifically the hippocampus) can and does grow new neurons every day. Exercise, a good night’s rest, and a healthy diet can go a long way in promoting this process. Another method is to use mushrooms. Certain mushrooms, such as the Chaga, promote neurogenesis and have minimal risk associated with … Read more

Reishi Mushroom vs. Chaga

Reishi Mushroom vs. Chaga

Mushrooms are simply a delight. Most people either love them or hate them with very few falling in between. Whenever I’m having a long day, there’s nothing I’d rather do at the end of the day, than have a steaming hot bowl of Reishi mushroom soup and some chicken. And like it or not, mushrooms … Read more

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