Do you know that there is a natural sweetener that gives you zero calories? It can even help keep your blood sugar level steady. And unlike other artificial sweeteners like aspartame, it does not harm your body but in fact can bring you other health benefits. This natural sweetener is Stevia. Stevia comes from a…

Figs have long been used in the Mediterranean for their healing and nutritional benefits. Figs are rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper and manganese. Great as a healthy energy-giving snack, figs can help those with constipation (just like prunes!). The potassium in figs can help those with high blood pressure manage their…

Dates are more than just a natural, unprocessed alternative to sugar. Dates are highly nutritious and can be very much beneficial for your health. Unlike many sweet foods which are acidic to the body after consumption, dates actually leave an alkalizing effect on the body. In addition, with its rich content of fiber, B vitamins…

If you are looking for a fruit that would give you high-impact goodness in many ways, then you need to try the guava. The guava is rich in vitamin C (5 times as much as an orange) and high in fiber (it contains more fiber than an apple, apricot, banana and nectarine combined). With 9g…

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