Raw cacao is one of nature's most amazing mood-boosting foods, with a host additional benefits that you would expect from a true "superfood".

Everything from stress relief, to easing anxiety and menstrual pain, can be attributed to consuming raw cacao regularly in your diet.

Not only that, raw cacao supports cardiovascular health and is rich in minerals and antioxidants that support the heart and brain. 

In a day and age where millions of people are suffering from some form of depression or anxiety, it's important to highlight why raw cacao is a readily available, natural food that can regulate and boost mood without nasty side-effects. 

Here we reveal 7 good reasons why you should consider making raw cacao a part of your diet for everyday physical and emotional wellbeing.  

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Maintaining a high level of energy and strong physical performance is not always easy if you don't fuel your body with the right foods.

Whilst your physical energy and output over time, has much to do with your mindset and how much you prioritise movement, there are also certain foods known for their energising and nutritional powers that can contribute to your physical performance.

Here, we share with you 10 of our favourite foods that can really help energise you as part of a well-balanced and plant-based diet and lifestyle.

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You probably know of turmeric as the yellow spice used in curries, but it’s benefits as a "natural medicine" extend far beyond just spicing up your favourite exotic food.

Turmeric has been embraced as a medicinal whole food for thousands of years, because of its amazing anti-inflammatory powers.

For this reason, Turmeric is a food that you should consciously add to your diet regularly if you want to avoid inflammation, especially with the flu season just around the corner.

The fact is, turmeric is one of mother nature's most powerful disease-fighting, medicinal plants. 

So here we want to share with you, the top 7 reasons to include turmeric in your diet, as well as a couple of easy recipes featuring turmeric that you might like to experiment with for yourself. 

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A processed food is any food that has been refined, interfered with or fragmented from its original, natural state.

Over processing is what causes much of the nutritional value and fibre to be stripped from the natural product, before additives and preservatives are included, and this is the major culprit when it comes to inflammation and weight gain within the body.

Eating a diet laden with processed foods, can not only cause weight gain, but also have a ripple effect on the rest of your life, leading to other unhealthy behaviours and consequences.

Here, we reveal six common reasons why avoiding processed foods and moving more towards a cleaner, whole plant-based diet, is one of the best things you can do for your health and managing your weight.

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Your immune system is the key framework within your body that enables you to ward off infection, sickness and disease. 

The stronger and more robust your immune system is, the less susceptible you will be to discomfort and illness over the short and long term.

Here, we reveal five simple practices that can go a long way to naturally strengthening and fortifying your immune system when you follow them consistently.

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It's easy to take comfortable breathing and respiratory health for granted until seasonal threats like colds and flu arrive.

And of course, there are some people who unfortunately develop chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, that can turn into life-long conditions.

The good news is that mother nature in her infinite wisdom, offers a number of whole foods and plant extracts that actually target the health of the respiratory system, meaning they can help protect you from airborne pathogens that can lead to breathing congestion and respiratory discomforts. 

Here, we share with you 7 of mother nature's gifts that can help support easier breathing and your overall respiratory health.

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You'll never get the most out of life if you're constantly feeling run down.  And one of the biggest causes of this is chronic fatigue syndrome.

So, how do you address the symptoms of chronic fatigue without reliance on invasive drugs that do little to correct the underlying problem?

Read on to discover our top self care tips to help knock out chronic fatigue syndrome before it take hold.

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One of the most common discomforts out there that people experience regularly is acid reflux.

The main problem these days, is that most people choose a quick-fix 'band aid' solution such as an "antacid", not considering the potential side-effects or realising that there are simple natural remedies available.

The smartest thing to do if you can, is to avoid acid reflux altogether by being conscious of the foods that you combine together and ensuring that you don't overeat in the first place.   These simple steps alone can help you to never have to deal with the discomfort of acid reflux.

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Body odour and unwanted perspiration is never pleasant and can impact your self confidence if you don't know how to control it.   

This is such a common issue, that deodorants and antiperspirants are among the biggest selling categories of personal care products you'll find on your supermarket shelf.

Here we reveal the main causes of body odour in the first place and the safest natural alternatives to harmful chemical deodorants so that you can avoid these health concerns.

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Probiotics are not new in the world of good nutrition,  but they're often overlooked as part of a healthy weight loss plan.

Yes, you can find probiotics in supplement and powdered form which vary greatly in quality, but some of the best sources of Probiotics can be found in naturally fermented foods.

Here, we reveal our top nine favourite probiotic food sources that are important additions to not just a good diet, but a healthy weight management plan. 

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