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  1. Dragon’s blood Dragon’s blood January 25, 2012

    The four most antioxidant-packed natural substances so far tested are cloves, amla (Indian gooseberries), triphala (a combination of amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits), and dragon’s blood.

  2. Amla and triphala tested for metals Amla and triphala tested for metals January 24, 2012

    Both U.S.-made and imported Ayurvedic dietary supplements have high contamination rates of toxic metals such as mercury, though only a small fraction of the levels found in canned tuna.

  3. Some Ayurvedic medicine worse than lead paint exposure Some Ayurvedic medicine worse than lead paint exposure January 20, 2012

    Triphala, a combination of three fruits–amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki fruits—is the most commonly used herbal formulation in Ayurvedic medicine and may have powerful anti-cancer properties. Unfortunately, one in five Ayurvedic herbal dietary supplements were found contaminated with lead, mercury, and/or arsenic.

  4. A better breakfast A better breakfast January 19, 2012

    The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries, white tea leaves, and Indian gooseberry (amla) powder.

  5. Antioxidants in a pinch Antioxidants in a pinch January 18, 2012

    Some herbs and spices–including cinnamon, cloves, lemonbalm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint–are so rich in antioxidants that just a small pinch can go a long way.

  1. Amla versus diabetes Amla versus diabetes January 17, 2012

    For a dollar a month, Indian gooseberry (amla) powder may work as well as a leading diabetes drug without the side effects.

  2. Better than goji berries Better than goji berries January 11, 2012

    There are some dried fruits even more antioxidant-packed than goji berries.

  3. Dried apples versus cholesterol Dried apples versus cholesterol January 10, 2012

    Which common dried fruit is the most antioxidant-packed: apple rings, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried mango, prunes, or raisins?

  4. Are Goji Berries Good for You? Are Goji Berries Good for You? May 24, 2011

    How to buy goji berries cheaper than raisins.

  5. Is Dragon Fruit Good For You? Is Dragon Fruit Good For You? May 21, 2011

    The role this exotic fruit plays in health promotion.

  1. The Healthiest Raisin The Healthiest Raisin October 15, 2010

    Golden raisins versus sun-dried versus currants for antioxidant content.