The Pure Blog

Fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. They provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, and other nutrients to the system.

Read on to understand the benefits of eating seasonally and what spring will bring.

“Are multivitamins actually necessary?” The short answer, "Yes!"

Multivitamins are a powerful tool that can be used to supplement even the healthiest of diets and ensure that you’re always getting the right nutrients every single day. Taking a multivitamin is one of the simplest and easiest ways that you can show your body the care that it needs.

With every beat, the heart pumps blood around your body so that oxygen and nutrients are distributed throughout your system. You need to keep your heart healthy, so it will continue to efficiently pump blood and maintain bodily functions.

To prevent possible heart problems, here are five simple steps to a healthier heart.

In a world littered with scams like detox pills and miracle cleanse detoxes, it can be hard to believe that something as simple and splendid as a smoothie could do any good.

But the truth is, your body has a natural detox system and with the right nutrients, you can enhance its performance. This nutrient-rich detox smoothie uses powerful superfoods to help cleanse and detox your body naturally – and it tastes delicious!

Our fast-paced, modern lives can make it difficult to stay healthy and fit. But living a healthy, holistic life doesn’t have to be another task on your to-do list that you have to cross off. It’s possible to choose a healthy life without completely overhauling your lifestyle.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body produces when exposed to sunlight. It is responsible for regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus through the intestine, promoting bone health and bone formation, and also influences muscle function, immune function, cell growth, and the development of muscles.

Here are signs that would indicate your Vitamin D levels could be too low.

Just because seasonal foods are absolutely lip-smacking, doesn’t mean they need to ruin your diet. And just because you’re trying to eat healthily or get more nutrition, it doesn’t mean your meals need to be boring!

We’ve compiled 10 of our favorite holiday recipes that won’t spoil your health goals but will titillate your taste buds.

Your brain is the most complex working organ in your body. It controls, coordinates, and manages almost all your bodily functions, including your breathing, digestion, eye movement, and swallowing. Your brain allows you to feel and think, retain memories, and react to what's happening around you.

So what have you done for your brain's health lately?

Being able to see is something that many of us tend to take for granted. But our eyes are just as subject to damage and disease as any other part of our bodies, especially as we age.

Luckily, healthy vision support can come from natural herbs that have been used in traditional medicinal practices for thousands of years, as well as essential nutrients that you can find in whole foods and supplements.