Tag: antioxidants
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What is Ghee? & How can I make Ghee?
Some of our friends and family are wondering what Ghee is and how they can prepare it at home, so we thought it would be both interesting and fun to write a post about it. Ghee is Sanskrit for clarified butter. It is basically butter that has the milk solids and water removed. It is…
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The Health and Wealth of Swiss Chard
Swiss chard like spinach has many phytonutrients that have health promotional and disease prevention attributes. This lushly dark green vegetable is Very low in calories (19 kcal per 100 g fresh, raw leaves) and fats; recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs. It’s beautiful leaves are a powerful source of anti-oxidant vitamin, and vitamin-C. …
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Banana Blueberry Almond Pancakes
A perfect gluten-free power breakfast! Ingredients 2 large Bananas 1 Egg 1 1/2 tbsp Raw Unsalted Almond Butter 1 pinch Sea salt 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 pinch Fresh ground nutmeg 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 cup Fresh blueberries Instructions Combine all ingredients except for blueberries and puree them with a hand-held blender until creamy. Add…
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Artichokes are packed with important minerals, vitamins and protein!
The Artichoke is a low-calorie, very nutrient-rich veggie. In fact one medium Artichoke is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C, and a good source of folate and magnesium. Artichokes are also a great source of powerful disease-fighting antioxidants. Some recent research shows that prepared artichokes are the best antioxidant source among all vegetables.…
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Berry Good Morning
The Power of Berries is an interesting article on the health benefits of berries. Start your day with a quick and easy breakfast bowl of berries and Greek Yogurt. 1/2 cup Blackberries 3 large Strawberries 1/8 cup Pomegranate Seeds 1 tbsp Flax Seeds 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt For those of you with a sweet tooth,…
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Stay fit with Salads: Baby Spinach-Goat Cheese and Blackberries Salad
Salads are a great way to slim down, stay alert and fit during your workday. This will be one of may posts to come in the next few weeks on different salads that you can easily prepare and take to work with you. You’ll be amazed on how much money you’ll save, how much better…
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