What makes Carrots so Special?

What makes Carrots so Special?

Let’s Eat some more real Carrots! Although carrots are available throughout the year, locally grown carrots are in season in the summer and fall when they are the freshest and most flavorful. Carrots belong to the Umbelliferae family, named after the umbrella-like flower clusters that plants in this family produce. As such, carrots are related to parsnips, fennel, parsley, anise, caraway, cumin and dill. Carrots can be as small as two inches or as long…

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Importance Of Citrusfruits For Our Health

Importance Of Citrusfruits For Our Health

Here is a detailed overview of how citrus fruits improve body health: Fruits and espacially citrus-fruits have many advantages including the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and skin damage from direct sunlight. Citrus fruits in particular supply our bodies with nutrients that improve body immunity and general health. They provide fiber A better way to get enough fiber is by including citrus fruits in the regular diet, especially oranges. This is because oranges have double the…

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Herbalife Green Tea

Herbalife Green Tea

Green Tea provides hydration throughout the day and contains antioxidants that help provide protection against free radical damage. With only 25 mg of caffeine per serving, this refreshing tea is lower in caffeine than an 8 fl. oz. cup of coffee. For optimum experience, mix a a little less than ½ teaspoon with 8 ounces of water. Choose from Original and Pomegranate flavor. Key Benefits Hydration for any time of day Supports the body’s antioxidant…

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Green Tea : The Most Powerful Antioxidant For Your Fitness and Health

Green Tea : The Most Powerful Antioxidant For Your Fitness and Health

An apple a day and a glass of green tea may be the new mantra to keep the doctor away, according to new findings. Now, Scientists have found how certain naturally occurring foods can help protect our health from developing chronic conditions, such as heart disease and cancer. The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, outlines the specific benefits found in green tea and apples. For the study, researchers…

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The foods you should add to your diet now!

The foods you should add to your diet now!

We’re always hearing about the latest ‘superfoods’ – and how they could have a powerful effect on our health and wellbeing. And while the term ‘superfood’ might be thrown around a little too freely sometimes, there are some fruits and seeds that really are a power-house of nutritional value. Here, I reveal which ones are worth adding to your shopping basket today… Sour cherries contain high levels of antioxidants and as a result are anti-inflammatory,…

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8 Reasons To Up Your Chocolate Intake :-)

8 Reasons To Up Your Chocolate Intake :-)

The idea that chocolate—one of life’s most alluring yet affordable indulgences—may actually be good for our cardiovascular system is like catnip to journalists (and hype-loving headline writers). Who doesn’t want to believe, for instance, that there are “6 Sweet Ways That Chocolate Benefits Your Health”? It sounds so simple and attainable—and lots more fun than exercise or a strict diet. You may even improve your memory while you’re at it. I’m all for enjoying a…

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