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The tasty, mineral-rich nut that cuts heart disease risk

Cashew nuts, botanically classified as Anacardium occidentale, originally hail from Brazil - although they are now cultivated throughout Southeast...

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...

“Oat-standing” benefits: how oatmeal promotes optimal health and supports immunity

There’s no denying the appeal of a steaming bowl of oatmeal on a frigid winter morning – and its ability to provide energy, sustenance and warmth. ...

“Unpeel” the benefits of onions – 3 ways these flavorful bulbs promote health

If there is one dietary recommendation on which both mainstream and integrative doctors can agree, it’s that “eating the rainbow” (consuming a diet...

The extraordinary health benefits of balsamic vinegar

Dark, rich and complex-tasting, balsamic vinegar is generally acknowledged as the “king” of all vinegars. The only variety of vinegar not made fro...

Hidden Health Superpowers of Cucumbers

Cucumbers - a common addition to mixed salads - could almost be said to be the “Clark Kent” of the salad universe. While they may have a reputatio...

Sweet “trifecta” – These "special" potatoes help protect against three deadly diseases

Organically sweet, rich and creamy, sweet potatoes are sometimes referred to as “nature’s candy.” But, unlike the sugar-laden, nutrient-poor, highl...

Wow! Eating pecans will give you 3 important health benefits

The rich, sweet, buttery taste of pecans makes eating them feel like a guilty pleasure. But these delicious tree nuts are far from being a decadent...

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