I grew up eating fresh and dried Figs and I love them ! Also they are one of the Abundance Living Food main ingredients. These are some its benefits for the health :

-Figs contain potassium, fiber and calcium * may help to control blood pressure * provide Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which may reduce risk of coronary heart disease * like other high fiber foods, may be helpful in a weight management program.

-Fresh, as well as dried figs contain good levels of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates, and pantothenic acid. These vitamins function as co-factors for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

-Dried figs are an excellent sources of minerals like calcium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium and zinc. 100 g of dried figs contain 640 mg of potassium, 162 mg of calcium, 2.03 mg of iron and 232 mg of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation as well for cellular oxidation.

Onions whole food signature :

Onions look like body cells. Today's research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes.

Do you know from where Abundance Living Food gets its crunchiness ? Buckwheat ! And do you know all its benefits and properties.Here are 10 of them.By the way , Buckwheat is 100% gluten free too.

1. Best source of high-quality, easily digestible proteins.
This makes it an excellent meat substitute.
High protein buckwheat flour is being studied for possible use in foods to reduce plasma cholesterol, body fat, and cholesterol gallstones.

2.  Fat alternative.
Buckwheat starch can also act as a fat alternative in processed foods.

3.  The high level of rutin is extracted from the leaves for medicine to treat high blood pressure.

4.  Non allergenic.
Buckwheat hulls are used as pillow stuffing for those allergic to feathers, dust, and pollen.

5. May help diabetes.
New evidence has found that buckwheat may be helpful in the management of diabetes according to Canadian researchers in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
With a glycemic index of 54, it lowers blood sugars more slowly than rice or wheat products.

6. Great for the digestion.
“The properties of buckwheat are: Neutral thermal nature; sweet flavor; cleans and strengthens the intestines and improves appetite. Is effective for treating dysentery and chronic diarrhea.”  According to Paul Pitchford in Healing with Whole Foods (1993)

7. Chemical free.
Buckwheat grows so quickly that it does not usually require a lot of pesticides or other chemicals to grow well.

8.  Buckwheat is good at drawing out retained water and excess fluid from swollen areas of the body.
Read how to make a Buckwheat Plaster.

9.  Buckwheat is a warming food.
It is classified by macrobiotics as a yang food. It is great for eating in the cold winter months.

10.  Buckwheat contains no gluten and is not a grain.
It is therefore great for celiacs and those on grain free and gluten sensitive diets.

Apple Cider Vinegar is simply a gift for our health.Here are 7 benefits of taking Apple Cider Vinegar.You can add it to salads or even drink it by itself diluted with water.

1. Detoxification

Being rich in natural minerals, vitamins and enzymes makes apple cider vinegar a great addition to any detox. The unique acids in apple cider vinegar can bind to toxins and help the body eliminate them more effectively. Apple cider vinegar can also help to stimulate circulation and aid detoxification in the liver. In ancient cultures ACV was often used to purify the blood. Another way apple cider vinegar aids detoxification is by breaking up mucus throughout the body and cleansing the lymph nodes to allow for better lymph circulation. A healthy lymphatic system can remove toxins from the cells in the body while improving immune system response.

2. To promote weight loss

Apple cider vinegar may aid in weight loss by stabilising the blood sugar for a longer period and helping to control the appetite. Try taking 1-2 teaspoons in water before each meal. This little trick may also help with diabetes. Don’t just rely on ACV to help you trim down though. It won’t work if your diet is rubbish. ACV should be an accompaniment to a healthy, balanced diet.

3. To help with digestion

Aiding digestion is possibly one of apple cider vinegar’s biggest claims to fame. It can help with common indigestion and gastrointestinal discomfort caused by certain foods and it is said to clear up chronic acid reflux when taken religiously with each meal.

4. To alleviate skin problems

Apple cider vinegar can be used as a topical astringent for acne prone skin, and some even report that taking ACV orally every day has helped clear their skin. Add a cup of apple cider vinegar and a cup of Epsom salts to a hot bath to draw toxins out through the skin and help jumpstart the cleansing process. This can also help relieve joint pain as well as skin conditions like eczema and acne.

5. To get rid of warts

Try this for a home wart removal remedy: Soak a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and attach it to the wart site with a bandaid. Leave overnight. Repeat each night until the wart disappears.

6. Helps ward off sickness

Apple cider vinegar devotees claim that this miracle elixir is one of the main reasons they are able to ward of common illnesses. This can most likely be chalked up to ACV's unique blend of vitamins, minerals and enzymes. It also possesses antimicrobial and antiseptic properties.

7. For soft and shiny hair

Acetic acid, the main ingredient in ACV, will remove build up from styling products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair's pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.

Dilute 1/3 cup ACV in 4 cups of water and pour over your hair after shampooing. Leave it in for a few seconds before rinse your hair using cold water to seal the hair shaft and create more shine. Because vinegar is acidic, using the rinse daily is not advised. And no, your hair won’t stink like vinegar – the smell will go away after your hair dries.

How to take it orally…

Add 1-3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm or cool water before each meal. You can also add it to hot water with a little honey and drink it as a tea. Apple cider vinegar is also great as a salad dressing when mixed with flax seed oil and honey.

It’s important to buy an apple cider vinegar that is organic and unfiltered so that all of its nutritional value is in tact. The Bragg’s brand is great. The hazy looking stuff that settles to the bottom is called “the mother” and it is said to be the most nutritious part of the apple cider vinegar for its therapeutic benefits.

Sea Salt (or Real Salt) should be part of our diet as well as is an ingredient of Abundance Living Food.

-Salt is most effective in stabilizing irregular heart beats.

-Salt is vital for balancing the sugar levels in the blood; a needed element in diabetics.

-Salt is vital for the nerve cells.

-Salt is vital for absorption of food particles through the intestinal tract.

-Salt is vital for the clearance of the lungs of mucus plugs, particularly in asthma and cystic fibrosis.

-Salt is vital for clearing up catarrh (runny nose) and congestion of the sinuses.

-Salt is essential for the prevention of muscle cramps.

-Salt is vital to prevent excess saliva production to the point that it flows out of the mouth during sleep.

-Salt is vital for sleep regulation.

-Salt is vital for the prevention of gout and gouty arthritis.

-Salt is vital for preventing varicose veins and spider veins on the legs and thighs.

-27% of the body’s salt is in the bones. Osteoporosis results when the body needs more salt and takes it from the bones.

Avocado Whole Food Signature.

Egg Plant, Avocadoes and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? .... it takes exactly 9 months to grow an Avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. 
There are over 14,000 phytolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).

Did you know that Prunes (another Abundance Living Food ingredient ) :

-contains contains a lot of fibers and sorbitol a stool loosening sugar.

-helps to slow aging process of the brain and body.
Helps in cases of anemia.

- are excellent for increasing one's vitality.

-It helps in normal blood circulation.

-It is a good remedy for sore throat.

-It can help prevent cancer  because of its high betacarotene content.

Clean your ears safely with Hydrogen Peroxide.I have done it several times and work wonders : You can even avoid cold or flu by doing this , amazing !

Celery Whole Food Signature.Want Strong Bones ? Eat Celery !

Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and more look just like bones.  These foods specifically target bone strength.  Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium.  If you don't have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak.  These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

Let's check the benefits of Grape Seed oil , one of the oils used (with Walnut oil) for Abundance Living Food. Grape Seed oil is pressed from the seeds of grapes.

-HEART HEALTH. Grape seed oil helps lower total cholesterol and increases the concentration of beneficial HDLs (high density lipoproteins), which carry excess cholesterol away from body cells and back to the liver where it is excreted.

-BREAST HEALTH. Grape seed oil can help shrink some of the swelling from non-cancerous breast cysts, a problem that affects one in five pre-menopausal women today.

-CIRCULATORY HEALTH. Grape seed oil can help shrink varicose veins, improve skin color and skin texture. It acts as a catalyst for Vitamin C, which promotes softer, smoother skin, and increases the flow of nutrient-rich blood to all areas of the body, including the extremities.

-JOINT HEALTH. Grape seed oil can help prevent arthritis because it maintains healthy collagen, the fibrous part of connective joint tissue. If you suffer from arthritis, grape seed oil can reduce the inflammation that causes pain.

-EYE HEALTH. Grape seed oil can improve eyesight by causing the small blood vessels in the eyes to function more efficiently.

-ALERGY RELIEF. Grape seed oil blocks the release of enzymes that produce histamines, natural substances in the body that trigger allergic reactions.

What do we consider to be a "whole food" ? 

You hear the term "whole food" being tossed around in health circles, but do you know what it means? Do you know why whole foods are being touted as the healthiest way to eat? 

Whole foods:

1. Contain all the nutrients your body needs.
2. Whole foods are free from synthetic chemicals.
3. Whole foods have a positive affect on your health.
4.Most of whole foods are grown locally (in a 100 mile radius)

For these 4 reasons, it makes sense to consider the benefits of eating whole foods as a lifestyle.

The properties of flax seed , another Abundance Living Food ingredient.

-Flax Fights Diabetes - Nutritionists are instructing their diabetic patients to eat flax daily. It has been discovered that the omega-3 fat and high fiber in flax may play a role in the fight against diabetes. 

-Flax Fights Constipation - Flax is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber.

-Flax Fights Inflammation - Flax is high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. That’s good news for people who suffer from inflammatory disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis.

-Flax Fights Menopausal Symptoms - Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, moodiness…ah, the joys of menopause. Can flax really help? Yes it can!

-Flax fights Heart Disease -Flax has been found to help reduce total cholesterol, LDL levels (the bad cholesterol), triglycerides. Flax helps to reduce clotting time and thereby reduces the chance for heart attacks and strokes. Regular intake of flax protects against arrhythmias and helps keep the arteries clear and pliable!

-Flax fights “The Blues” Preliminary research suggests that eating a diet rich in flax could slash your risk of ever feeling “down in the dumps”.

Walking is a brilliant exercise.Go to your closest park or for a hike and enjoy its benefits.

Walking ~ Numerous Benefit :

If a daily fitness walk could be put in a pill, it would be one of the most popular prescriptions in the world. It has so many health benefits. Walking can reduce the risk of many diseases — from heart attack and stroke to hip fracture and glaucoma. These may sound like claims on a bottle of snake oil, but they're backed by major research. Walking requires no prescription, the risk of side effects is very low, and the benefits are numerous:

-Manage your weight.
-Control your blood pressure
-Decrease your risk of heart attack
-Boost “Good” cholesterol
-Lower your risk of stroke
-Reduce your risk of breast cancer
-Lower your risk of type 2 diabetes
-Any amount of walking is good, but for the best health results, set a brisk pace and walk for 30 minutes at least 5 times a week.
-Be sure to check with your doctor on the level of exercise that's best for you.