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Top 5 Health Benefits of Pecan Nuts!

Grown on lush, green trees in the south eastern and south central regions of America and Mexico pecans have an impressive nutrition content. This small nut is filled with 11 essential vitamins and minerals and healthy fats, which are important for optimum health. Read on below for our Top 5 Health ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Buckwheat!

Buckwheat is a pseudo grain - it has grain-like properties but is not a grain. Also, it has no relation to wheat as the name suggests. In Europe, countries like Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine are large producers of buckwheat. Similarly, Russia, the United States and China are main global buckwheat ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Flavonoids!

Flavonoids, compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods and one of the main phytochemicals found in the cocoa bean, can enhance the quality of your diet and overall well-being. 'Flavonoids' is an umbrella term, whereas cocoa beans are rich in flavanols, cocoa specific flavonoids. There are a ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Flaxseed!

Flaxseed, sometimes called linseed, is one of the oldest crops in the world and has been cultivated for thousands of years. This nutrient-packed seed is the original “superfood”, known for a whole array of health benefits so read on for our Top 5 Health Benefits of Flaxseed! 1. Natural source of ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds!

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant, which are sativa dominant strains. These seeds are actually from the same species of plant as cannabis (marijuana), however, hemp seeds contain only small amounts of THC, (Tetrahydrocannabinols) which is the compound found in high quantities in marijuana that ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Boysenberries!

A cross between the raspberry, dewberry, loganberry and the blackberry, they may have an unusual name but they possess some outstanding health benefits. They are usually found amongst similar berry bushes such as the blackberry bush they are becoming one of the most popular health foods in the UK. ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds!

We often get pumpkins at Halloween and carve scary faces into them and nine times out of ten, we discard the seeds -next time think again as there are many health and well-being advantages to eating them. Pumpkin seeds are high in essential fats and are a fantastic substitute for meat for those ...

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5 Great, Simple Healthy Pancake Recipes!

I haven’t met one person yet who doesn’t like a good pancake! They’re so appealing because not only are they easy to make especially for a weekend breakfast treat, but you can add any topping you desire.  We know more people have hopped onto the healthy bandwagon determined to make 2017 their year ...

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