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Tempeh is a hearty-tasting staple food used in Indonesia for over 2000 years. Made by fermenting soy beans, this food is high in nutritional value. Tempeh is rich in proteins, and hence makes a tasty meat replacement for vegans or vegetarians. Since this fermented food is rich in dietary fiber, it also makes a good…

Tropical fruit papaya is not only sweet to taste, it also brings many health benefits. It is definitely a fruit worth knowing, especially if you often encounter digestive issues. This is because the fruit contains a powerful enzyme known as papain, which aids in digestion, especially proteins. Often used in digestive dietary supplements, this enzyme…

Pomegranates and their juices are rich in antioxidants that can protect you against many diseases, including atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases, as well as cancer. If you suffer from arthritis, pomegranates and their juices can help you find relief from your symptoms. A study suggests that pomegranate juice can help stop the buildup of harmful…

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…

The fuzzy fruit kiwi is a rich source of vitamin E and A, folic acid, minerals (like magnesium, copper, phosphorus), pectin fiber and potassium (20% more than bananas). Highly packed with vitamin C, eating this fruit daily can give your immunity a great boost. Consumption of the fruit has also been associated with less respiratory…

With over two thousand varieties of plums available, these fruits are packed with vitamin C and fiber. This makes plums a natural cure for constipation. Plums are also a good source of vitamin B1, B2 and B6. Plums are also rich in antioxidants neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid that give you oxidative protection and reduce your…

The saying is no cliche. Apples can indeed do a great deal for your health if you include them in your regular diet. The skin of this fruit contains antioxidant quercetin which has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. This means that eating apples can help with your symptoms of arthritis as well as allergies. Apples also…
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