In ancient Persia, everyone from poets to doctors raved about the apricot, where it was known as the ‘seed of the sun’. Today the apricot is just as revered, with its unique and fragrant taste that notable health benefits.

If your body isn’t producing important thyroid hormones, you are said to have and underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. EAT SMARTER will explain what causes this disease, how to prevent it and what you should be taken into account with regards to a proper diet with hypothyroidism.

What are superfoods? Can they help you lose weight? We will help you navigate these questions throughout the course of this article. You may have heard the term superfoods in regard to goji berries or avocados or flaxseed or any other trending health food. The term superfood simply refers to a food item that is rich in dietary nutrients or contains a particularly high quantity of specific nutrients such as antioxidants. For example, quinoa can be considered a superfood because it is a complete protein. The package of gummy worms hiding in your cupboard? Not a superfood.