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Benefits of Rosemary

What is Rosemary? Many people know that rosemary is a scented herb that is often used to bring a Mediterranean aroma to different foods. But did you know that the benefits of rosemary are more than...

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Benefits of Arugula

Arugula — a spicy, flavorsome herb with dark green, elongated leaves that resemble those of romaine — is often mistaken for lettuce. It is actually a cruciferous vegetable, in the same family as such...

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Benefits of Elderberries

Elderberry, medically known as Sambucus nigra, is a fruit-bearing shrub native to Europe and North America. With a long history of use in folk medicine, elderberry has been researched in the past...

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Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are edible kernels of pumpkin fruit. The seeds, in-fact, are concentrated source of numerous health benefiting minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. Pumpkin fruit, native to Mexico, is a...

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Benefits of Cucumber

Cucumbers can quench the thirst you feel on a summer’s day. With their high water content and many vitamins and minerals, cucumbers are also a healthy snack. They are eaten both raw and pickled....

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Benefits of Bananas

There are many reasons to get you started loving bananas due to there are amazing benefits of bananas. In addition to readily available and relatively affordable price, the banana has a myriad of...

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Benefits of Neem

Neem benefits include the versatility to serve as a hygiene aid, an insecticide, and a salve for skin problems.  It is also often lauded as a kitchen spice and a source of protective oil that can be...

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Benefits of Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass, as the name suggests, is the grass of young wheat plants.  It is also a powerful health food supplement that is packed with highly concentrated vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and enzymes....

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Benefits of Tomatoes

Health benefits of tomato include improved eye sight, good gut health, low hypertension, relief from diabetes, skin problems and urinary tract infections. Tomato is considered both a fruit and...

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Benefits of Dates

Because the pits of dates are inedible, the only difference between pitted and unpitted dates is the amount of work you need to do when adding dates to your meals. The dried, whole fruits make handy,...

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Benefits of Cherries

Cherries are a fruit that are sweet, low in calories and have a number of benefits for your body. Because cherries have such a sweet flavor, they make a healthy substitute for snacks such as candy or...

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Benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of an evergreen tree grown in tropical regions. Cinnamon varieties are many, but Cinnamon zeylanicum, or Ceylon cinnamon, is known as the “true...

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Benefits of Tangerines

The tangerine is a type of mandarin orange that is usually sold from November through April. Tangerines are slightly smaller than oranges and are characterized by their bright orange color and defined...

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Benefits of Coconut Sugar

Coconut sugar, derived from the flowers of the coconut tree, is an organic, sustainable natural sweetener that shows promising results for people who suffer from chronic illnesses or conditions such...

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Benefits of Flax Seeds

ByElaine  Magee, MPH, RD WebMD Expert Column Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. There’s some evidence it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and...

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Toxic effects of sugar

ByKatherine  Kam WebMD Feature Reviewed byJonathan L Gelfand, MD Recently, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres declared that she was going on a sugar cleanse, purging her diet of all refined sugars to...

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Is Chewing Gum the Most Toxic Substance in the Supermarket?

Personally I do not chew gum due to TMJ, but thought this article from Edible Harmony was very informative.  I am day 6 without diet pop and day 2 without pop all together.  Making positive, healthy...

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Benefts of Avocados

Avocado is a healthy food for women when eaten in moderation. This fruit is full of vitamins and beneficial fat that boosts your overall health. Avocado is easy to add to salads and sandwiches or to...

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Benefits of Dandelion Root

Dandelion root has been used for centuries in traditional medicine as a treatment for intestinal and liver problems. It is loaded with anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamins A and C, as well as many...

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