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Nutrition

Broccoli Health Benefits

ByPeter
Broccoli – Latin name ‘Brassica Oleracea’ is part of the ‘super food’ cabbage family known as cruciferous vegetables and one of the healthiest vegetables (or foods for that matter) you can eat. These ‘little trees’ contain a whole host of health benefits; including anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits, good for the digestive and cardiovascular...
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Nutrition

Bell Peppers Health Benefits

ByPeter
Bell peppers are one of my favorite vegetables. They taste delicious, they can be eaten raw, roasted, fried, grilled or steamed, and are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Just half a pepper contains almost 100% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin-C. I...
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Nutrition

Onions Health Benefits

ByPeter
Onions are packed with nutrients, especially (and unknown to most) vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system, a very good source of chromium, which aids in regulating blood sugar levels, and plenty of heart friendly dietary fiber. It play a big part in...
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Nutrition

Almonds Health Benefits

ByPeter
Almonds are one of the healthiest nuts you can eat. Their benefits range from improved skin complexion, to reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks Their health benefits are particularly significant when consumed as part of a healthy diet. They are by no...
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Nutrition

Carrots Health Benefits

ByPeter
All fruit and veg contain antioxidant compounds needed to protect and repair cell damage caused by free radicals. The common carrot is among the very best antioxidant rich foods you can eat, and provide significant cardiovascular and cancer fighting benefits. As well as the antioxidant...
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Nutrition

Flaxseed – A Complete Food Source?

ByPeter
Flaxseed has been described as a ‘complete food source’ and is a must-have addition to any healthy diet. It is a naturally sourced, sustainable, nutrient-dense seed. I love it, and I eat it as often as I can. Here’s why.. It tastes great. It fills you up. It’s...
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Health

Is Obesity a Disease Or a Lifestyle Choice

ByPeter
Last year the American Medical Association (AMA) declared that obesity is now officially a disease. With approximately 1 in 3 Americans considered clinically obese, this decision was always going to come sooner rather than later. Supporters of the decision claim it will help with...
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Nutrition

Bananas Health Benefits

ByPeter
Bananas have always been an easy way of including more fruit and vegetables in our diet. They are available all year round and make a delicious snack any time of the day or night. This seedless, yellow fruit with its ‘ready-made packaging’ is more...