S’mores Brownies

Looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a twist? Look no further than S’mores Brownies! These delicious treats combine the classic flavors of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows into one decadent dessert. With a gooey, chocolatey center and a crispy, golden crust, S’mores Brownies will become a new favorite for any chocolate ... Read more

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Instant Pot Chili

Instant Pot Chili is a delicious and hearty meal made quickly and easily using the popular Instant Pot pressure cooker. This classic comfort food is perfect for chilly days or feeding a crowd, and is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can have homemade chili on the ... Read more

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Homemade Hamburger Buns

If you’re a burger lover, then you know that the bun can make all the difference in the taste and texture of a burger. And while you can certainly buy buns at the store, there’s something special about making your own homemade hamburger buns. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make soft, fluffy ... Read more

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Nutty Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Welcome to the indulgent world of Nutty Salted Caramel Ice Cream! This creamy and decadent dessert is a perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. With its smooth texture, rich caramel flavor, and crunchy bits of nuts, this ice cream is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Indulge in the ... Read more

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Tart

This gluten-free and keto-friendly peanut butter chocolate swirl tart is a delicious dessert for those following a low-carb or gluten-free diet. The almond flour and erythritol sweetener used in the recipe make it a healthier alternative to traditional tarts without compromising on taste. The combination of creamy peanut butter, tangy ricotta cheese, and rich dark ... Read more

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Steak Quesadillas

Steak quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that combines tender, juicy steak with melted cheese, vegetables, and tortillas. This dish is popular in Mexican cuisine and is commonly found in many Mexican restaurants worldwide. The steak is typically cooked to perfection with a blend of spices and served on a bed of melted ... Read more

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Air Salmon with Asparagus

Air salmon with asparagus is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to improve heart health and brain function. Asparagus is packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate, making it a great addition ... Read more

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Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Craving a vegan twist on the classic muffin? Try making moist and tender blueberry vegan muffins that are packed with juicy blueberries. These muffins are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snack time. Whether you’re an experienced vegan baker or just starting out, these blueberry muffins will quickly become a staple in your ... Read more

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Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake

Gluten-free Tres Leches Cake is a delightful twist on the classic Latin American dessert, renowned for its moist, spongy texture and rich, sweet milk glaze. Traditionally made with wheat flour, this beloved treat is often off-limits to those on a gluten-free diet. However, with the growing popularity of gluten-free baking, everyone can now enjoy this ... Read more

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Passion Fruit Cheesecake Recipe

Passion fruit cheesecake is a delightful fusion of rich, creamy cheesecake and the vibrant, tropical flavor of passion fruit. This dessert is perfect for those who appreciate the tangy, aromatic notes of passion fruit balanced with a classic cheesecake’s smooth, luscious texture. With its beautiful layers and refreshing taste, it’s an ideal treat for special ... Read more

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Foods Cardiologists Warn Against if You Want a Healthy Heart

Maintaining a diet is essential for overall well-being, particularly good heart health. Some common foods are bad for your heart health that cardiologists encourage us to avoid. We take a look at 18 foods to avoid if we want to keep our heart healthy:   Processed Meats Processed meats like bacon, sausages, and deli meats are ... Read more

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Orange Loaf Cake Recipe

Are you searching for a delightful, simple dessert to impress your loved ones? Look no further than this delectable orange loaf cake! With its perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, this cake will indeed become a favorite in your recipe collection. The tender crumb and subtle aroma of orange make it a perfect treat ... Read more

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Butter Pecan Ice Cream

If you’re a fan of creamy, nutty, and indulgent desserts, you’ll love this toasted butter pecan ice cream recipe. This classic flavor combination is given an extra depth of flavor with the toasty, buttery goodness of the pecans. The creamy base is infused with the nutty flavor and aroma of toasted pecans, creating a rich ... Read more

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Foods You Should Not Microwave

Reheating food in a microwave is a convenient way to enjoy leftovers without the extra effort and time required to make a new meal. However, not all foods are suitable for microwave reheating. Some can become unpleasant or even inedible when microwaved. Therefore, it’s important to know which foods to avoid reheating in a microwave. ... Read more

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Healthy Food Groups

For Balance, Harmony and Enrichment Wouldn’t it be great to know at least some of the healthy food groups so that we can create balance, harmony and enrichment? These food groups would include protein, carbohydrates, fats and oils as well as vitamins and minerals. By adding enough of all these food groups, you’d be well on your way to living a ... Read more

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16 American Cities Where History Springs to Life

Discover America’s timeless charm and rich heritage through its most historic cities. From the cobblestone streets of Savannah to the iconic architecture of New Orleans, these destinations offer a glimpse into the past while celebrating the vibrant cultures that shaped them. Whether you’re a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply curious about the stories that ... Read more

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Health Guide

Maintaining a Sustainable and Happier Lifestyle  It’s not always that simple to find a reliable health guide these days to point us in the right direction to many of the fundamentals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Be it at home or while you’re on the go. Whether it’s saying no to junk food, getting more fruit ... Read more

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Top Destinations for First-Time Solo Female Travelers

Picking a travel location as a first-time solo female traveler is challenging because there are many things to consider, including safety. Not to worry, though, because this guide contains top recommendations of the best travel destinations for you: Lombok, Indonesia Lombok is an excellent alternative if you’ve heard much about Bali but want to avoid ... Read more

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Vitamin Deficiency

Solutions on ways to heal yourself  You’ll know if you have a vitamin deficiency if you suffer from muscle cramps, fatigue, insomnia, cold hands and feet or any other causes for concern? And did you know that you can heal yourself with vitamins directly from the foods you eat? Well, you’ve come to the right ... Read more

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Different Types of Vegetables

Plant-Based Food to Help Fight Disease Did you not just hate all the different types of vegetables our mothers would try and make you eat as a kid? And what kid didn’t like that green stuff on our plates. Mother would say that if you don’t eat your veggies, you won’t get any pudding. Was that ... Read more

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Types of Fruits

All with Unique Flavours and Health Benefits When you travel the globe, you come across many different types of fruits, and they all have their unique flavour and health benefits. We may all have our favourite fruit, but to experience the fruits in exotic locations like South East Asia, Latin America and Africa could certainly ... Read more

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Stopped by Cops in Spain

Occupational Hazard of Shopping in San Pedro Southern Spain 2020, the world is in a global Lockdown and I got Stopped by Cops in San Pedro, Southern Spain. While the rest of Spain is reeling from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, the southern coastal town of San Pedro where I am residing, has not experienced a ... Read more

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Smoking Help

How to Outsmart the Evil Weed with Fresh Fruit and Vegetables There is some good news for smokers as smoking help is just around the corner. And this help is a lot closer than you think. You only need to go to your local fruit and vegetable market to find the answers. Because I’m always thinking ... Read more

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Sea Vegetables

Health Benefits from the Ocean Why would anyone want to eat seaweed also referred to as sea vegetables? People ask me this every time I bring up the subject. The answer is quite simple – Seaweed offers one of the broadest ranges of minerals of any food, containing virtually all the minerals found in the ocean ... Read more

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Raw Vegan Food

The Healthy Eating Lifestyle Not only can a raw vegan food diet be seen as a healthy meat-free alternative but it can certainly add a lot more vibrancy and energy into the equation as well as it can make you as strong as an ox. And if anyone asks you how you can become as strong as ... Read more

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Plant Protein

Take a look at some of the Best Food Sources Is it correct to assume that not all food is equal and if so, is plant protein better than animal protein? This question is often up for discussion when the subject is up for debate. Many of us assume that if you don’t eat meat, we’re not getting ... Read more

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Macrobiotic Food

The Yin and Yang of Physical and Mental Balance   Though it may seem like something from mars, macrobiotic food is a simple dietary platform that when applied carefully, can create a stabilised state of overall physical and mental balance. You may ask yourself what’s wrong with the food I’m already eating, that which my mother ... Read more

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Leafy Green Vegetables

Nature’s Best Protection There’s a heck of a lot we can learn about leafy green vegetables and just how important they are for our health. Did you know that they have the power to deliver more nutrients for fewer calories than virtually any other food? And this is no trick question either. There are simply ... Read more

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Hot Chili Pepper

The Red Hot Healers What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. Perhaps the perfect cliché for hot chilli pepper. Then again, some like it hot. Not only can some people withstand the heat, but they also enjoy it. Chilli pepper fans savour the hotness at every opportunity and not just in traditional favourites like tacos and ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Ginger

The Pungent Healer The Health Benefits of Ginger had its roots deeply embedded in history as long ago as King Henry VIII of England who thought it would protect against plague and the Roman military also keep it handy during their battles on the front line. But it was a Greek philosopher who touted it for ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Figs

A Great Source of Fibre and Potassium Not only are the health benefits of figs a fabulous source of fibre and a significant source of potassium, but they also have some great healing powers. They can help lower high blood pressure, relieve constipation, control cholesterol and prevent colon cancer. Figs also have some hard-to-come-by vitamin B6 Fibre ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Celery

Blood Pressure Protection in a Stalk Whether you love it or loathe it, you cannot debunk the health benefits of celery. Some are crazy about it, and others hate it. The ancient Romans often wore wreaths of celery on their heads as protection against hangovers during their notorious party days. While there is no documentation to ... Read more

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Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Nature’s Protectors against Heart Disease, Cancer and Ageing Antioxidant-rich foods with particular reference to plant-based fruit and vegetables are available to us in abundance in most parts of the world with some fantastic healing powers. They are also nature’s protectors against heart disease, cancer, ageing as well as many other degenerative diseases. There are hundreds of natural ... Read more

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Sweet Peppers

Stuffed with Antioxidants Sweet Peppers can come in a whole range of colours from dark green to fire engine red, but unlike their fiery-tempered siblings, the chilli peppers, these peppers are mild enough to eat in large quantities allowing you to reap all their health benefits. Not only are they plentiful in markets around the ... Read more

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Macrobiotic Diet

Part of the Cancer Prevention Program Do you know or have even heard about the Macrobiotic Diet? I first became aware of it in 1986 when I was fortunate enough to meet Dirk Benedict, at the time a well-known film and television actor from Montana in the Northwestern United States. I didn’t meet Dirk in America. I ... Read more

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11 Super Skin Foods

A Fresh Approach to Looking Years Younger With a little tender loving care, these 11 super skin foods will give you the radiant glow you’ve always wanted. In an ever-busy working world, most of us haven’t still got the time or inclination to live a healthy lifestyle, and in doing so, we often eat foods that are not good for our ... Read more

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Benefits of Tomatoes

Protection for more than just the Prostate Who would like to know more about the health benefits of tomatoes even though there is some speculation that because these fruits are members of the nightshade family, they could be toxic? Well, I did some digging and not just in the garden but also to find out ... Read more

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South African Food

A Taste of Southern Cuisine While South African food and wide-open spaces are just some of the many pleasures that draw huge crowds of visitors to these shores every year, they also come to Africa to see the wildlife – namely the big five. Some believed that wild animals such as lions even roam our ... Read more

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Mediterranean Diet

A Model for Good Health The benefits of a Mediterranean diet, I can only imagine, could easily be viewed as a model for good health. For the simple reason that it has all the right ingredients and healing powers to help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer as well as lower your cholesterol levels. ... Read more

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Food Facts

Are we eating and drinking all the wrong foods? Food Facts – Not only do we get to enjoy eating food, but we can also get a lot of pleasure from drinking food too. But how many of us know whether we are eating and drinking all the right food? In this article, I’ll explain why ... Read more

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Food Chemistry

We all know about body chemistry, but what do we know about food chemistry. Ever wonder why you pucker when you eat a lemon or weep when you chop an onion? Food glorious food. We all love it. We all need it. It provides us with vital fuel to keep our engines going. Food is ... Read more

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Fibre Rich Food

They may have had a bad rap in the past but new research has found that eating fibre-rich carbs is essential for health and can help you live longer Fibre Rich Food such as bread, pasta and cereals are bad for you. Right! After all, they are all carbs which means they make you fat, ... Read more

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Drinking Water Facts

Why we need it, how much we need and all the other stuffwe should know about this life-saving substance  Since there is so much talk about water, here are some severe drinking water facts we should know. Why we can’t live without it, how much water our bodies need, all the health benefits associated with it ... Read more

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Detoxification Diet

Natural Detox Health Tips With so many different diets around, have you ever thought about going on a detoxification diet? It’s not one that many of us talk about or perhaps even know that much about this one. Having approached the subject, how many of you know that your body has a brilliant and natural ... Read more

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Definition of Free Radicals

What exactly are they! What is the “definition of free radicals” is a subject that’s not often brought up for discussion at the dinner table or for that matter, any time of the day or night. And that’s because it’s a subject we rarely get taught at school, college or even in the home. My teachers ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Carrots

More than just a Root Vegetable Big question! Do carrots improve night vision? As part of the health benefits of carrots, and as a kid growing up, we were often told that if we eat our carrots, we would be able to see better at night. And we’ve all heard that proclamation many times over. During ... Read more

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Protein-Rich Plant Foods

Health benefits for Vegans and Vegetarians Let’s take a closer look at the very footprint that protein-rich plant foods have on our system. The first thing we need to be aware that proteins are essential nutrients the human body needs as a building block to help tissue development. Protein also serves as an excellent fuel ... Read more

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Anti-Inflammation Diet

Eliminating Pain and Unpleasantness We’ve all suffered from inflammation at times. Still, if you follow an anti-inflammation diet and try your best to eliminate inflammatory foods, you’ll have a much better chance of staying fighting fit without all the pain and unpleasantness associated with inflammation. Inflammation, as we all know, can be a real pain in the neck ... Read more

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The Nightshade Family

And the Myths surrounding this Controversial Species Something is lingering in the air tonight and the Nightshade Family has come up for discussion. While there seems to be so much myth and controversy surrounding the subject of this plant species, also known as Solanaceae, few of us are even aware or concerned about what it may ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Cantaloupe

A Sweet Melon for good Circulation I cannot tell you enough about the Health Benefits of Cantaloupe and the incredible healing powers they have. This sweet-tasting fruit has numerous substances that can not only help lower high blood pressure and keep your blood running smoothly. It can also help lower cholesterol too. Cantaloupe is also a type of muskmelon ... Read more

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Seaweed Benefits

Protection from the Deep Seaweed benefits your health in so many ways which make me wonder why so many people I’ve spoken too said that the only sea plant they’ve ever seen was on the beach. But not that they would consider eating vegetables from the sea. Except, maybe that green stuff wrapped around their ... Read more

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Benefits of Coconut Oil

All the Health and a whole lot more The amazing health benefits of coconut oil is a damn good reason to make a switch, especially if you’re tired of the same cooking and salad oils. While regular edible oils such as corn oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil, palm oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, peanut ... Read more

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Adzuki Beans

Red Beans Packed with Protein Adzuki Beans pronounced Ah-zoo-key has several fantastic health benefits. Apart from helping with weight loss, these little red beans are also useful for managing diabetes, optimising digestion, increasing energy levels and great for detoxing. It may be small, but the adzuki bean has a lot to offer. Firstly, it’s highly ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Cabbage

Heads above all other Vegetables We’ve heard about the familiar cabbage but do we know about the health benefits of cabbage and that it’s also one of the most widely grown vegetables available to us on the planet. Cabbage comes in many shapes and sizes. While the green variety is familiar to most of us, a ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Watermelon

Health from the Vine Not just because we love this big and bold fruit, the health benefits of watermelon contains some fantastic healing powers too. And who as a kid doesn’t love gauging on the juicy reddish flesh? When all is done and dusted, there’s always the possibility of engaging in a massive watermelon fight with ... Read more

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Green Papaya Salad

Exotic Dish from the East Green Papaya Salad whose origins initially came from ethnic Laotian people is a spicy slaw made primarily from shredded unripe papaya. In Thailand, the name of this salad is Som Tam. In Laos, it is known as Tam Som or more specifically, Tam Maak Hoong. In Cambodia, it’s called Bok I’hong, ... Read more

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Natural Vitamins

How to Heal yourself with Healthy Food It may come as no surprise that we can obtain all the natural vitamins needed for optimum health directly from the food we eat. It might take a bit of adjustment, but if you’re seriously thinking of switching to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, it would easily afford you all the ... Read more

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Health Myths

Misconceptions about your Health you should Ignore There’s no need to swallow all the health myths that we hear about so often such as we need to drink eight glasses of water a day. That we should live and eat like troglodytes, that our bodies need some detoxing, that antioxidant pills help us live longer, ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Broccoli

The King of the Crucifers You cannot overestimate the health benefits of broccoli. Though we hate to admit it, mom was spot on when she said that this green vegetable, which resembles a miniature bonsai tree, is the best thing since sliced bread. As a kid, sliced bread seemed a whole lot better than broccoli.  We ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Turmeric

Nature’s Golden Remedy Let us take a moment to appreciate the amazing health benefits of turmeric, also known as the golden spice. This humble spice has recently been called the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. In this article, we are going to see what all the fuss is. We can certainly break it down for ... Read more

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Watercress

Cancer Fighting Protection  Watercress is much more than just a simple garnish for your salad or sandwich. It’s packed full of beta-carotene, an essential nutrient that not only helps ward off heart disease but also helps reduce your risk of lung cancer. This dark green leafy vegetable with its delicate dime-size leaves and pungent and ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Tropical Fruits

They all have Exotic Healing Powers The health benefits of tropical fruits such as Pineapples, Papaya, Mangoes and Guavas have some incredible healing powers, and they can play an essential role in preventing heart disease and cancer. They can also aid in digestion. So the next time you wheel your trolly around the supermarket, make ... Read more

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Antioxidant Health Benefits

The Bodyguards for your Cells The Antioxidant Health Benefits and fantastic healing powers you get from plant-based foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables will help reduce your risk of heart disease. They also help prevent certain cancers as well as reduce your risk of macular degeneration and prevent muscle soreness.   I’m not necessarily going to ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin

More than just a Halloween Decoration You may well ask yourself what exactly are the health benefits of pumpkin and that it’s not merely a sort-after commodity used as a decoration for Halloween. No, more than that, it’s a wonderful superfood we can all eat and enjoy. And pumpkins are filled with powerful carotenoids like beta-carotene, a ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Bananas

If you think you may be going bananas, think again because the health benefits of bananas are no laughing matter. Bananas come packed with potassium, and that’s a good thing because bananas can help decrease the risk of strokes. They also lower blood pressure, relieve heartburn, prevent ulcers and speed recovery from diarrhoea. You’ll want ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Pineapples

Today I’d like to tell you about the fantastic health benefits of pineapples and the reason why I eat pineapple as well as two other fruits almost every day with my morning oats. Not only are pineapples a rich source of vitamin C and calcium, but they also contain substances that keep bones healthy and promote ... Read more

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The Vegetarian Diet

Plant-Based Food for a long and Healthy Life Being on a plant-based Vegetarian Diet has all the hallmarks for living a long and healthy life. We all know that but how hard is being a vegetarian. A friend of mine recently became a vegetarian and later confessed to me that he was missing his lamb curry and ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Parsnips

A worthy Participant against Strokes Despite their pale appearance and intense flavour, the health benefits of parsnips more than make up for their whitish tone. At first glance, you could easily mistake them for white carrots because both parsnips and carrots are so similar in shape. But that’s where the similarity ends. Parsnips don’t even come from the ... Read more

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Millet Nutrition

More than Food for the Birds Millet nutrition is not just for the birds though most of us view this grain as a food source for our little feathered friends. Without realising it, we feed our pet birds with some of the best seeds and grains that we too can consume as part of a ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Onions

The Bulb of Good Health I’m sure you’d love to know why the health benefits of onions are so essential to us? Well, for starters, just beneath their paper-like skins are several chemical compounds that help lower cholesterol, thin your blood and prevent hardening of the arteries, all of which can significantly help prevent heart disease. One ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Artichokes

It’s at the Heart of Good Health What are the health benefits of artichokes and where exactly did this “green pineapple” originate? Is it something we would enjoy eating? Put your hands up if you have ever seen or tasted an artichoke? I bet there won’t be many hands held high. Though I still don’t ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Minerals

The Miracle of Minerals While the health benefits of minerals you can get in the food you eat, you can also get them from supplements. However, if you’re taking them in pill or capsule form, you should also make sure that you take them in the correct quantities. Minerals are chemical elements that are an essential ... Read more

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The Vegan Diet

I have to say that a vegan diet does not necessarily mean that you have to give up eating for pleasure. By going vegan, you’ll not only have a much better quality of life, but you’ll also rid yourself of all the toxins that have been merrily creating havoc in your body. And there are ... Read more

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Natural Health Remedies

Simple Treatments you can fix at Home I’ve always wanted to put some of the Natural Health Remedies we keep hearing about to the test. If you’re going to sort out a specific health concern such as a headache, a toothache, constipation or diarrhoea, the simple treatments listed here are things you could quickly fix at home. And ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Apricots

You may well be asking yourself just what exactly are the health benefits of apricots. Do we care, and if so, what real benefit can we derive from them. Well, for one thing, the flesh of apricots are a bounty of beta-carotene, and we can all do with this vital antioxidant. While this intense amber ... Read more

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Unhealthy Food

And why we should stop eating Meat There are several reasons why we should stop eating unhealthy food. And this is especially condemnatory when it comes to the vast consumption of carnivorous types of food such as red meat.  Apart from the fact that eating any meat can be “deadly” to our system, the structure of our body ... Read more

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Keep Calm and Go Nuts

I often tell my friends to keep calm and go nuts. They think I’m nuts because I chose to go on a plant-based diet which included going nutty on nuts. I’m happy I did that, and that was 45 years ago without regret. Incidentally, that bit about keeping calm wasn’t something I made up. During ... Read more

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Sweet Potato Benefits

Packed with Antioxidants To give you some idea of the sweet potato benefits for your health and the incredible healing power they have, you have to understand that they are more than just a filling food. Besides antioxidants, sweet potatoes come packed with goodness that can help protect your memory, control diabetes and help reduce ... Read more

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Natural Herbs

Healing the Right Way The way forward with Natural Herbs John Lennon once wrote a song called “Imagine” which he went on to say – Imagine there’s no heaven, imagine there are no countries, imagine no possessions. John didn’t live long enough to realise all his dreams. But could you imagine a world without herbs? Imagine ... Read more

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Acerola Cherries

The Berry with the Healing Power of Vitamin C How many of you have ever heard of Acerola Cherries? And for those of you who don’t, it’s no surprise, because these delicate fruits are native to the West Indies. Acerola is a small berry-like fruit, primarily grown in Puerto Rico and a few other Caribbean Islands. However, you may ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts

All good things come in small Packages Benefits of Brussels Sprouts You’d be dead right in thinking that Brussels Sprouts look just like a miniature version of their crucifer cousin – the cabbage. And that’s because they are. It’s likely to be the one vegetable on your plate you’d most want to slip under the table and give to ... Read more

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Raw Food Diet

All the more Reason to Change our Eating Habits There are several reasons why a raw food diet may have some distinct advantages over that of cooked foods. Though it would be tough to eat whole grains such as brown rice or quinoa without cooking them, you can certainly live a comfortable and healthier lifestyle eating many of ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Cranberries

The health benefits of cranberries more than makeup for its tart taste and tough texture so no matter where you are if you can get hold of some, grab them with multiple hands. And that’s because these little red berries contain several compounds that show early promise against cancer and heart disease. What’s more, cranberry juice has earned ... Read more

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The Asian Diet

Where East Eats are Healthier There’s something to be said about the Asian Diet and the fact that people of the orient have remarkably lower cholesterol levels, lower rates of heart disease and cancer. Let’s face it, while the west is still struggling with health and weight issues, not to mention spending billions on health ... Read more

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Quinoa Nutrition

The Mother of all Grains Quinoa nutrition is something most of us know very little about so how about me giving you some facts and figures to a grain that has plenty of good things to offer. The only downside is perhaps the price. Yes, it’s more expensive than other whole grains, but the rewards ... Read more

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Benefits of Oranges

The Sweet Taste of Citrus The real benefits of oranges are the healing powers they bring to your table. Not only can they help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, but this humble fruit can also help fight cancer as well as put a hold on inflammation. Oranges are an incredibly versatile fruit and ... Read more

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Brain Food

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly If you want to be on top of things, you need to eat the right kind of Brain Food. Not only will the good healthy food keep your memory sharp, but it will also help ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s. And as a bonus, you’ll get to feel ... Read more

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Carotenoid-Rich Food

More than just Pretty Colours I’ve always insisted that we should eat food with colour and Carotenoid-Rich Food is a perfect choice. Not only are the vivid colours of fruit and vegetables good for your health, but they also brighten up your plate, which is right on the eyes and for the brain. For a long time, ... Read more

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Constipation Remedies

Hop on the High-Fibre Express You don’t have to look that far to find the best constipation remedies to suit your needs. It’s merely a matter of getting more fibre and fluids into your diet. A diet with these two crucial ingredients will soon put an end to your constipation issues for good. The best ... Read more

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Benefits of Buckwheat

Protein Power Protection This heart-shaped grain may not be one of your favourites, but the benefits of buckwheat and the protein power you get from it make it one of the best whole grains there is. Though buckwheat or kasha as the roasted form of this grain is known, it’s not as popular in western ... Read more

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Antibiotic Resistance

Lifestyle Choice and Advice We’ve all heard about antibiotics, but what do we know about antibiotic resistance and how does this work to our advantage? Many of us take in this whole antibiotic thing without question, but there’s still a lot of missing pieces we know absolutely nothing in respect to this. If you want ... Read more

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Alcohol Effects

The alcohol effects that has on our society is just too staggering for words, and you know what else – you don’t even need to drink a drop of the stuff to see the damage done. Alcohol affects different people in different ways. Some people simply love the watery stuff and can’t seem to get enough. Others can’t drink ... Read more

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Health Benefits of Cauliflower

The White Knight and his Colourful Cousins Fight against Cancer The Health Benefits of Cauliflower Mark Twain once said that cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education. But what he didn’t know was just how valuable this cruciferous family member was in our quest for good health. And if he did, Huckleberry Finn and his friend Jim ... Read more

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Becoming a Vegetarian

Let Food be your Medicine and Medicine be your Food Becoming a vegetarian after a lifetime of eating animal products could take some adjusting. Still, if you set your sights correctly, it can be enriching, and the health benefits of a vegetarian diet will not only make you healthier, but you’ll look and feel a whole lot ... Read more

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