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Top 5 Health Benefits of Kiwi!

Did you know that the kiwifruit is also known as Chinese gooseberry? Native to China (widely found in New Zealand with golden ones available in Italy) and named after the small kiwi bird, the kiwifruit is an oval-shaped fuzzy fruit with a luminous green flesh speckled with black seeds that can ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato!

Sweet potatoes are readily available, inexpensive, tasty and very good for you. If you thought that chips can't be good for your cardiovascular system and blood pressure, well, the sweet potato variety is at your rescue  read on for our Top 5 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato! 1. Blood sugar ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Cucumber!

Cucumber is the 4th most cultivated fruit (yes, it’s actually a fruit! classed in the same family as melons and squash) in the world, and despite originating from the hot climate of India, is of course grown in a variety of climates, including Britain. With 96% of the cucumber’s weight comprising ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Bananas!

Did you know that the banana is actually a berry? Native to Southeast Asia and grown in many warm parts of the world, there are several different types of banana, which vary in shape, size, colour, taste and texture; the most common type is the classic fruit bowl yellow banana. Being one of the ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Lemon!

Lemons are one of the most common citrus fruits around, serving not only many cleansing applications but of course health ones too. Grown in warm climates, from California to Sicily to Burma, lemons are a staple of many cuisines. Whether you consume just the zest, juice, or let whole slices infuse ...

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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 Eggs!

Eggs are pretty much universally enjoyed by everyone across the globe to some extent and still are an all-time favourite food. Most include them in their daily diet because as well as being easy and convenient, they house so many benefits. Let's crack on (no pun intended) with these Top 5 Health ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Chokeberries!

Chokeberries, also known as aronia berries, originate from the wet woods of Eastern North America and are also found in wet wooded areas of the UK, such as the New Forest and the high mountains of Snowdonia.  Due to the conditions they are grown in, they have a distinct tart taste to them.  If you ...

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Top 5 Health Benefits of Beetroot!

First cultivated by the Romans, beetroot belongs to the same family as spinach and chard. It is a vegetable best suited to cooler growing conditions, it's an important part of Slav and Nordic and now, far more international cooking. Beetroot has a history of being used as a medicine, particularly ...

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