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"Eat a Peach" and reap the health benefits

As fans of the legendary Southern rock band The Allman Brothers are aware, “Eat a Peach” was the title of a double album released by the group in ...

How the plant pigment astaxanthin promotes eye health, and more

Researchers say that astaxanthin, a reddish-orange plant pigment (or carotenoid), may be among the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Ye...

How jicama promotes healthy weight, cardiovascular function, and more

With a mild, sweet flavor and a satisfying crunch reminiscent of water chestnuts and apples, jicama is gaining popularity in the United States. I...

Discover the “royal” health benefits of lychees

There is no shortage of names to pick from when it comes to labels for the delicious fruit known as the lychee. Sometimes called litchi nut or li...

Stressed? Calm jangled nerves and promote restful sleep with passionflower

Botanically known as Passiflora incarnata – and also called maracuja and corona de cristo – the passionflower has curly, tentacle-like petals that...

The “supergreen” from the sea – the important health benefits of wakame seaweed

While some people might think that eating seaweed holds little appeal, they may have enjoyed wakame without even knowing it. This nutritious sea ve...

Discover the “star” power of star fruit – how this emerging superfruit boosts health in 3 different ways

With a texture that manages to be both crunchy and juicy and a refreshing taste that ranges from mildly sour to pleasantly sweet, star fruit has a...

Cilantro protects against cancer-causing compounds in grilled meat

Cilantro, botanically known as Coriandrum sativa and sometimes called Chinese parsley, is treasured in Hispanic and Asian cuisine for its attractiv...

How the “sweet spice” helps maintain healthy weight and supports heart health

Once viewed as a luxury, the spice known as cinnamon was traditionally presented to kings by those looking to gain royal favor. Nowadays, of cours...

3 compelling reasons to “go bananas”

Let’s face it - bananas are such a familiar, commonplace food that they are sometimes taken for granted. For example, they don’t receive nearly th...

Discover 4 valuable benefits of apricots

With their velvety texture and lovely coloring - rosy streaks over a background of deep, golden yellow - ripe apricots resemble small peaches. Thi...

3 compelling health benefits of tangerines

Tangerines – a variety of mandarin orange – are a naturally sweet and satisfying snack. As most people are aware, these succulent fruits are an ex...

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