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The Health Benefits of Cruciferous Root Vegetables
  • May 25, 2026

The Health Benefits of Cruciferous Root Vegetables

This is my final article on the health benefits of vegetables from the mustard family, commonly known as cruciferous vegetables. Like all the other cruciferous vegetables I’ve recently written about, these vegetables contain sulfur compounds, which aid sulfation, a major liver detoxification pathway, and may help prevent cancer. They also have benefits for the immune system.RadishesSulfur accelerates protein metabolism and many cruciferous vegetables sprout quickly and grow rapidly. When I plant…

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Watercress, Garden Cress, and Pennycress
  • May 18, 2026

Watercress, Garden Cress, and Pennycress

These three overlooked cruciferous vegetables have valuable nutritional and medicinal benefits. They contain sulfur compounds can help with congestion, recovery from colds and flu, and more.

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Cruciferous Vegetables
  • May 6, 2026

Cruciferous Vegetables

High in vitamins, minerals, fiber, glucosinolates, and antioxidants, consuming cruciferous vegetables is a great way to improve your health, support liver detoxification, protect from free radical damage and more.

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Kale Chips
  • April 30, 2026

Kale Chips

One of the best things we can do for our health is to eat more dark, green leafy vegetables. But how do you get kids to eat them, let alone most adults?  Try making kale chips and see how fun it can be to eat your leafy green vegetables.Kale is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is very high in vitamins K, A, and C, as well as significant amounts of various B-vitamins. It’s a good source of manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium, too. Kale is loaded with antioxidants, which…

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Ligustrum (Glossy Privet Fruits)
  • April 28, 2026

Ligustrum (Glossy Privet Fruits)

Privets are part of the genus Ligustrum and are widely grown as ornamental shrubs or trees, with some being used to create hedges. Many species produce fruits that are eaten by birds but are toxic to humans. I found a small privet tree on the property my wife and I moved to last fall, but because I can’t confirm it’s the correct species, I’m not going to mess with harvesting the fruits. However, there is one species, Ligustrum lucidum, also known as glossy privet, which produces fruits…

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Bupleurum
  • April 6, 2026

Bupleurum

An important Chinese herb for supporting liver health, bupleurum works by harmonizing and supporting the other organs by transforming nutrients into usable form, breaking down toxins to be excreted, and more.

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N-Acetylcysteine
  • March 31, 2026

N-Acetylcysteine

Supplementing with n-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help with glutathione synthesis. And glutathione is a powerful antioxidant important for liver, eye, and general health.

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The Effects of Tryptophan on Health and Mood
  • March 23, 2026

The Effects of Tryptophan on Health and Mood

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid  that is involved in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite regulation. In the body it is converted into the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin and is used in other important processes in the body.

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