Tag: nutrition
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Eat a Rainbow
Healthy eating is as simple as filling your plate with a rainbow of color! Red – Tomatoes, watermelon, guava Benefits: Lycopene: antioxidants Orange – Carrots, yams, mangoes, pumpkins Benefits: Beta-carotene: immune system Yellow-orange – Lemons, oranges, papayas, peaches Benefits: Vitamin C: detoxify harmful substances Green – Spinach, kale, collards Benefits: Folate: builds healthy cells Green-white…
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Go Greek or Go Home
NPR recently released a story on the Greek yogurt identity crisis happening in our grocery aisles and shopping carts. With the help of cornstarch, agar agar and/or milk protein concentrate, imposters have started to invade our dairy shelves. We’ve trusted the USDA and FDA to provide us with correct information on nutrition labels and assure…
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Genetically Modified Organisms | Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug was a scientist. His work on genetically modified organisms has saved over a billion people from starvation so far. Most were a different race from him. He didn’t want the praise. He didn’t want the money. He didn’t want to be worshiped. His only motive was human compassion. And you’ve probably never heard…
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10 Amazing Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar | Infographic
Apple Cider Vinegar has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities. Internal Benefits: Rich in enzymes & potassium Support a healthy immune system Helps control weight Promotes digestion & ph Balance Helps soothe dry throats Helps remove body sludge toxins External…