Pineapples – the “crown” jewel of tropical fruits
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Pineapples are one of the most recognizable fruits you’ll find in the grocery store. Out of all fruits, none look quite as regal as a pineapple.
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HEALTHY FOOD
8 plant-based foods packed with protein
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Today around 5% or about 16 million Americans have adopted the plant protein lifestyle. That means if you are someone who refrains from or seldom eats meat, eggs, milk, fish, or poultry, your diet may be lacking in protein.
Read MoreShould You Be Eating Clean
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“Clean” eaters focus on consuming foods that are as close to their natural state and as minimally processed as possible. They often prefer that their food originate from farms that respect life and the environment.
Read MoreNutritional Perks Of Tiny Teff
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It’s time to talk teff – as in teff, an ancient grain that is also a major source of nutrition and a staple food for two-thirds of the population of Ethiopia.
Read MorePapaya's Pure Pleasure
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Cut into a papaya and you’ll feel like you’re looking into a beautifully painted sunset over the ocean.
Read MoreFoods To Boost Energy All Day Long
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Choose foods that provide you with lasting staying power boosting your energy levels for the rest of the day. These same foods should also be rich sources of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.
Read MoreMaking A Bowl Of Cereal Healthier
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To simplify things, it helps to focus on just a few ingredients that matter most. Breakfast cereals can be a convenient, quick, and healthy choice for the first meal of the day but you have to know what to look for.
Read MoreUnconventional ways to get Fruits & Vegetables
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We’ve all heard at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is the recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Yet, in all honesty, how many of us are meeting that goal?
Read MoreNutritional Heat Of Chili Peppers
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Looking to “fire things up” in your food choices? Chili peppers may be just the item you’re looking for.
Read MoreThe New Perils of Carb-Loading
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Anyone who has ever run a marathon – or trained with someone who has— knows the drill; the night before the big race, you chow down on carbohydrates. Known as “carbo-loading,” it's long been one of the tricks of the long distance runner's trade.
Read MoreSome Simple Seeds are Super Foods!
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If eating plants and vegetables are good for you, maybe it's just common sense that eating embryonic plants – seeds – would be just as good or better?
Read MoreMetabolism: How to Keep Your Fires Burning
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You know that you must burn more calories than you consume to lose weight, but what's with this “burning” stuff? Are we really igniting those beef burritos inside our bellies?
Read More7 Foods To Keep You From Getting Sick
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Let’s take a look at some great food to keep you feeling great during cold and flu season.
Read MoreQuick Health Tip: Banish belly fat for good
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Tired of persistent belly fat? By making eating and lifestyle changes, you can make a difference in going from belly fat to belly fit. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
Read MoreWhy it’s okay to “go nuts” a little each day
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If you feel a little nutty some days, go ahead be that way – as in terms of adding them to your diet. In the past, nuts were often considered taboo – not any more. These nutritional standouts have risen to the top of the good-for-you food list ranking up there with fruits and vegetables as a nutrient dense food.
Read More10 Foods that Naturally Increase Brain Power
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2. Coconut oil: Enhances the ability of the brain’s neurons to use energy while at the same time reducing the production of damaging free radicals. Provides saturated fat, a vital nutrient for the integrity and function of brain cell membranes.
Read MoreBest foods for brain health
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Green leafy vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate. Low folate levels have been linked to depression. Good sources of folate include lettuce, spinach, kale, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, celery, and cabbage.
Read MoreReport Reveals 98% of Red Wines Have High Arsenic Levels
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Red wine contains antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, protecting arteries and blood vessels. Red wine contains resveratrol, which may activate genes that slow cellular aging. However a shocking new report has revealed that 98% of American red wines contain high levels of arsenic.
Read More10 Highly Functional Foods
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First of all, let's explore what functional food actually is. Functional foods are defined as foods that are thought to have other health benefits in the body outside of a nutritional value.
Read MoreThe Amazing Benefits of Juicing
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Juicing has grown to become a five billion dollar industry and there is no shortage of consumer reports on how great the cleanses make them feel. Yet, there is no scientific evidence that these cleanses actually detoxify your system, and in some instances, they can even be harmful.
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