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ChefMD™ writes that a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston’s Harvard Medical School found that eating spinach can help lower your risk of ovarian cancer. Spinach contains a flavonoid called kaempferol which researchers found reduces ovarian cancer risk by 40%. ChefMD™ champions spinach for being packed with beta carotene, vitamin B6, zinc, [...]
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ABS-CBN Interactive reports that the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) said bananas contain natural mood enhancers called tryptophan. This protein is converted to serotonin which helps you relax, improves mood, and makes you feel happier. Bananas also contain potassium*, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, K, and B6*. *Potassium gives the body energy *Vitamin [...]
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Cooking Light Magazine writes that both watermelon and cantaloupe are low in calories and rich in healthy nutrients. While cantaloupe is the star melon when it comes to vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A, watermelon contains lycopene for protection against some cancers and heart disease. Check out the stats below: Watermelon (1 cup cubed) Calories: [...]
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BrainReady.com lists their top five brain health foods. You may begin to wonder why some of these wonderful foods get mentioned on my site over and over. The answer is simple. They are so healthy, beneficial, and healing for our bodies. Food Health Attributes Brain Health Benefits Wild Salmon essential fatty acids, animal protein, low [...]
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Here is my quick and easy recipe for tomato, cucumber, onion, and avocado salad. Its healthy, nutritious, and perfect for the summer months. The recipe is flexible, so add more or less of any of the ingredients to suit your needs. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions have healthy nutrients such as lycopene, chromium, vitamin C, and [...]
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Cooking Light Magazine writes that 26 of the 30 grams of fat in an avocado are heart-healthy, unsaturated fats that can increase your levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. These healthy fats help the body absorb vital fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamins A, E and beta-carotene. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journalin 2010 [...]
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