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Oats For Everyday
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Cindy L. Tjol
Oats are great for kids as they contain phosphorus, which is needed for brain and nerve development in children. Oats are also one of the best sources of silicon, a trace mineral that promotes the health of your bones and connective tissues. Hence, oats are great as an everyday breakfast or as a light meal.…
Pass On The Passion Fruit
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Cindy L. Tjol
The passion fruit does not only make a refreshing juice in the warm months. It is also highly nutritious. This tropical fruit is rich in vitamin A and C. It is also a good source of potassium and dietary fiber. Potassium found in the fruit can help promote healthy blood pressure levels. In addition, the…
Limelight On Lemons
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Cindy L. Tjol
Rich in vitamin C, lemons can give a powerful boost to your immune system. Though they are extremely acidic, lemons are rapidly converted to an alkaline pH in the digestive tract. As such, the fruit makes a powerful healing agent for those whose diets are rather acidic. Some Ayurvedics believe that lemons help stimulate the…
Grapes: Small In Size By Gigantic In Nutrients
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Cindy L. Tjol
Grapes are a rich source of manganese, potassium, vitamins B6 and C, thiamine and riboflavin. Grapes contain a phytoalexin, resveratrol, which protects the fruit from environmental stressors. In your body, this compound server as a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer agent. Resveratrol reduces plaque buildup in your arteries, and hence supports cardiovascular health. This compound…
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