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In Awe of the All-purpose Aloe Vera
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Cindy L. Tjol
Aloe vera has been used for centuries for such a wide variety of medicinal purposes that it is sometimes known as a miracle plant. When used externally, aloe vera can help your wounds heal faster as well as alleviate your sunburn pains. It is sometimes even used in anti-aging creams. When consumed, aloe vera brings…
Kale: Green Food Power
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Cindy L. Tjol
Kale is a green food that has much nutritious value to offer. A member of the cruciferous vegetable family, kale is rich in phytochemicals like indoles, glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, as well as antioxidants like carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which can help reduce your risk of cancer. Rich in chlorophyll which helps oxygenate blood, increase red…
Don’t Despise Durian Just For Its Smell
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Cindy L. Tjol
Some people find durian a put-off because of its smell. But many of those who have actually tried this thorny Asian fruit often cannot put it down. Tasting like rich delicious custard, durians are actually rather nutritious. The fruit is rich in minerals like potassium, copper, manganese and iron (needed for blood production). It also…
Consume Pears To Keep From Constipation, Clogging Cholesterol And Cancer
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Cindy L. Tjol
As sweet and juicy fruits, pears can offer you a whole lot of goodness. Rich in soluble fiber, a single pear can provide you with a quarter of the dietary fiber you need each day. In turn, high fiber intake can help you reduce your risk of colon cancer. Its high fiber content makes pears…
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