Health & Beauty

The scientific name of tomatoes is Solanum Lycopersicum, and they are believed to be native to Mexico. However, the Spanish colonization of America and Central America caused tomato cultivation to spread. They are an annual nightshade plant and grow in clusters of small to moderately sized, round red fruits. They have soft, pinkish-red flesh and a number of seeds, as well as a slightly sweet taste. They weigh approximately 4 ounces. [1]

Nowadays, tomatoes are grown in countries all over the world and there are thousands of cultivars and varieties that can provide you with unique health benefits. Let’s explore a few of the reasons why they are such a valuable food item for human health.

Garlic Helps Reduce High Blood Pressure

Strokes and heart attacks are two of the most significant health concerns worldwide. High blood pressure is a considerable risk factor for heart disease. It’s thought to cause about 70% of strokes, heart attacks, and chronic heart failure. High blood pressure is the cause of 13.5 percent of deaths worldwide.

Because they are among the significant causes of death, addressing one of their primary causes, high blood pressure, is extremely important.

Garlic is a fantastic spice to include in your diet for those suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension. However, even if you are not a lover of garlic, taking garlic supplements will still give you the health benefits such as lowering high blood pressure, treating fever, and many more.

Keep in mind that you must make sure that the amount of these supplements you take is the same as four cloves of garlic each day. Be sure to talk to your doctor before you start taking any supplements

A smart choice during pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, nutrient demands significantly increase.

For example, during pregnancy:

Folate requirements increase from 400 mg to 600 mg.
Potassium needs jump from 2,600 mg to 2,900 mg.
Vitamin C needs increase from 75 to 85 mg.

Folate needs increase significantly during pregnancy. Unfortunately, many pregnant people around the world fall short of the recommended folate intake, which may increase the risk of pregnancy complications.

One avocado delivers 27% of the recommended folate intake during pregnancy .

Eating avocados can also help you reach the recommended intake levels for nutrients that are needed in greater amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding, like vitamin C, potassium, and B6.

Additionally, the high fiber content of avocados may help prevent constipation, which is extremely common during pregnancy .

For a satisfying pregnancy- and breastfeeding-friendly meal or snack idea, try stuffing half an avocado with salmon salad or chicken salad.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

Winter may render your face dry and dull, but you can keep it looking luminous all season long with this new multi-tasking product – equal parts serum, primer and highlighter – from the best-selling natural Korean beauty brand, Glow Recipe. Mix with your moisturizer or foundation for an allover glow, or gently tap on the cheekbones, nose, chin, and brow bones for a sultry sheen.

Goli Nutrition World's First Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy Vitamins, $19.00

With the world’s first apple cider gummies by Goli Nutrition, it’s easy to reap all the health benefits of the natural workhorse ingredient without the astringent bite. In addition to helping kill harmful pathogens – which is especially helpful during the pandemic – apple cider vinegar may also help lower blood sugar, help with weight loss, and bolster heart health.

Everyday Humans Hand & Surface Sanitizer in Crisp Pine

The one thing we’ve all gone through plenty of this year is hand sanitizer, so why not use one that feels a little, well, special? This limited-edition version from Everyday Humans evokes being in a crisp pine forest, zaps 99.99% of germs, and can also be spritzed on surfaces that need some freshening up (like the inside of your face masks).

Ethique Gentle Body Lotion Concentrate

Ethique, the New Zealand brand pioneering eco-conscious beauty by minimizing plastic and wasteful packaging, continues its winning streak with a new range of concentrates. To create your own body lotion: mix a bar into boiling water, and pour the finished product into a glass bottle. And because it’s unscented, even the most sensitive skin can drink in its benefits.

Elysium Health Index

Do you ever wonder how things like exercise, alcohol, supplements, and lack of sleep impact your biological age – as opposed to your chronological age? (Meaning: is your body performing above or below your actual age?) With Index, a groundbreaking at-home by Elysium Health, you can determine just that with a saliva sample and six weeks. (That’s how long the labs take to run their tests.) After, you’ll be sent info on your biological age, how quickly your body’s been aging, and most importantly: science-backed guidance on how to get into better habits for a longer, healthier life. (For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Index is on sale for $299 – it’s normally priced at $499 – through Monday.)

Common Ground Hyaluronic Serum + H**p Extract

The ultra-clean serum marries two of the most beloved skincare ingredients, h**p and hyaluronic acid. The former is loaded with antioxidants, which may help calm down irritation, while the latter binds much-needed moisture to the skin without clogging pores. The product absorbs in a flash, and smells subtly spicy thanks to Holy Basil.

Cellular MD Night Shield Lotion

Backed by clinical research and science, this new skincare line by celebrated dermatologist Dr. Ronald Moy features proprietary DNA Repair Enzymes that correct past damage, while protecting it against modern-day stressors. Suitable for all skin types, this evening moisturizer replenishes your skin at a cellular level – thanks to the addition of special Circadian Repair Proteins – while you sleep.

Brûmée Cedarwood + Vanilla Fragrance

Founded by Dr. Anne-Claire Walch, Brûmée’s mission is simple: to introduce the world to elegantly-crafted and naturally-based fragrances free of denatured alcohol – which is the base of most commercial fragrances. The Cedarwood + Vanilla is a subtle, nostalgic, and gender neutral scent that can be applied all over the body (including the hair) and lasts for hours.