Posted inAntioxidant Health
Health Benefits, Sources, and How They Work Anthocyanins are naturally occurring plant pigments responsible for the vibrant red, purple, and blue hues found in many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They…
Posted inEldeberry Health Benefits
How to Make Elderberry Tincture (With & Without Alcohol)
Learn how to make elderberry tincture at home with this easy guide. Includes step-by-step instructions for both alcohol-based and alcohol-free versions, plus tips on dosage, storage, and why this immune-boosting remedy is a must-have.
Posted inRed Currant Benefits
7 Surprising Benefits of Red Currants (and their link to resveratrol)
Discover the top 7 health benefits of red currants, from boosting immunity to promoting skin health—and learn how they tie into the power of resveratrol.
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Unraveling the Scientific Name for Japanese Knotweed
The current accepted scientific name for Japanese Knotweed is Reynoutria japonica, though it is still widely cited under its former classification, Fallopia japonica, and even earlier as Polygonum cuspidatum. These…
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Flavonoids & LDL Cholesterol: The Sweet Science Behind Wine, Tea, and Chocolate
How do the antioxidants in wine and chocolate affect ldl cholesterol?
Posted inPort Wine
Where is Port Wine From?
Wine production in Portugal, particularly in the Douro Valley, has a long history, predating the Romans. The great geographer of ancient Greece, Strabo, indicated that inhabitants of the north west…