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8 Green Foods For Great Health

“Eat your greens” is a constant refrain heard across dining tables, but are we getting enough of green foods? Leafy vegetables constitute a major group of greens, but there several other equally good green foods. Here are a few must-haves … read more »

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The Mighty Mung Bean – A Nutritional Powerhouse

Mung beans, also called moong beans or green gram, have long been associated with natural healing due to its nutritional and medicinal value.  It is a native of the Indian subcontinent and widely cultivated in the Asian countries of India, … read more »

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Which Foods Have The Greatest Antioxidant Power?

Unless you have had your head stuck in the sand, you have probably heard a lot about antioxidants lately. There is good reason for that, research keeps stacking up the evidence on the powerful positive effects that antioxidants have on … read more »

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Red, Blue, Purple – Are The Super Foods Really Super?

From pomegranate seeds to acai berries, plus their more well-known cousins like blueberries and raspberries, brightly colored berries have been getting a lot of attention in the media lately. Widely heralded as nature’s “super foods,” berries have been touted by … read more »

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The Medicinal Benefits Of Cactus – Helping To Prevent Both Diabetes And Cancer

Natural products and health supplements have increasingly been used by the medical community and general population in recent years for improved well-being and overall prevention of diseases. Many common plants have now become a valuable source of nutraceuticals due to … read more »

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5 Tricks To Fighting Off The Flu Bug

Fall is upon us and winter is peeking around the corner, taunting us with thoughts of snow, sleet, and the flu. Unfortunately for those of you who may love the winter season, many dread it because of the fact that … read more »

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