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Eating one bowl of oats a day has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels by up to 20%.

Oats as a Superfood? Powerful, Nutrient-rich, And You Can Eat Them Everyday

By On January 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Oats are an often overlooked food, frequently considered bland, uninteresting or even lacking nutrition. However, this could not be further from the truth: Oats are a powerful, nutrient-rich food that should be eaten every day.

What are Oats?

Historically, oats were not as widely used as wheat or barley. The oldest [...]

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Oriental medicine has used raspberries as a cure for anemia.

Raspberries as a Superfood

By On January 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Ever since my grandmother would send me into her garden to pick raspberries for a pie or her wonderful raspberry jam I have loved this wonderful berry. Every third berry wound up in my mouth and not in the bowl. That is why it is so great to learn that raspberries are not only delicious, [...]

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Benefits of Whole Food Vitamins

By On September 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Whole food vitamins are one of the best supplement choices that an individual can make for their health because these vitamins are made from actual food and not from synthetically formulated chemicals manufactured in a lab. Recent studies have shown that supplements made from real food are more easily absorbed by the body and contributes [...]

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Health Benefits of Melon Juice

By On March 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Melon Juice is a delicious drink that is commonly made from cantaloupe, sometimes known as “muskmelon”, which is the most popular melon type in the country. One cup of cantaloupe supplies you with 108% of the daily recommended allowance of Vitamin A and 98% of the RDA of Vitamin C. Other vitamins and minerals contained [...]

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Health Benefits of Tomato Juice

By On March 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment

You may already have heard tomato juice described as a “super food” but you may not know exactly why it was placed in this healthy food category. The health benefits of tomato juice are numerous and range from cancer fighting properties to heart and bone health. One look at the list of vitamins and minerals [...]

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15 Health Benefits of Grapefruit Juice

By On February 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Grapefruit is naturally high in vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene, pectin, limonoids, and also contains many other health boosting nutrients in varying amounts and the consequence of all this nutrients are the numerous health benefits of grapefruit juice. You are what you eat. Like with any nutrient dense natural food, consuming grapefruit will be far [...]

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Health Benefits of Mangoes and Mango Juice

By On February 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Everyone knows that fruit is an important component of a healthy diet. Mangoes and natural mango juice, in particular, are an understated fruit and juice because many people seem to still be simply practicing the “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” philosophy. Mangoes and mango juice are rich in various vitamins, nutrients and [...]

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Which Fruit Contains The Most Lutein-zeaxanthin?

By On January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment

What Is Lutein-zeaxanthin?

Lutein-zeaxanthin is a combination of nutrients that are associated with supporting eye health and immune system function. They are antioxidants, which are known for fighting against free radicals and other disease processes within the body, including cancer. Supporting good health by eating foods that are rich in antioxidants becomes especially important as [...]

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Which Fruit Has The Most Thiamine (Vitamin B1)?

By On January 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

What is Thiamine (Vitamin B1)?

Also known as vitamin B1, Thiamine is a nutrient that helps the body process sugars and is key to a properly functioning nervous system.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) In Our Body

Thiamine is water soluble, so it must be replenished or the body will become deficient with in two weeks. Without sufficient [...]

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Which Fruit Has The Most Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)?

By On January 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The importance of having a balanced diet continues to make headlines in medical journals. A diet that provides all of the nutritional daily needs should include fruits, vegetables and low-fat proteins that supply a full spectrum of vitamins including the vital riboflavin vitamin B2. This important nutritional element helps prevent disorders related to the skin [...]

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