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Super Foods – Cacao – Mood Lifter

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Given its amazing array of health benefits it is not surprising that the traditional name for Cacao translates as “Food from the Gods”: 1) Cacao contains anandamide that affects blood pressure and sugar level which creates the sensation of  excitement and represses feelings of depression. Cacao also aids in increasing the level of serotonin in [...]

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Superfoods – Alfafa Sprouts – Immunity Boosters!

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I know many of us are not huge fans of vegetables, and a number are particularly averse to sprouts. However, there are a few reasons to start including Alfalfa sprouts into your diet: 1) Alfalfa sprouts greatly boost the immunity system. 2) It is the only plant that contains the full range of vitamins and [...]

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Super Foods – Broccoli – Powerhouse with Anti-Cancer Properties

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Broccoli

As a child you may have had nightmares over the soggy grey-greenish mushy broccoli served up at school lunches, but prepared well this vegetable is both delicious and a powerhouse of health giving properties. Broccoli has both anti-viral and anti-carcinogenic properties. Boiling broccoli for even five minutes can destroy up to 30% of these healthy [...]

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Super Foods – Artichoke – From Soapy to Succulent

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artichokes - good for the liver

Artichoke is one of those things that you either love or hate. Ask  my sister Carrie, what she thinks about the humble artichoke and she’ll shudder and use words like ‘soapy’ and ‘disgusting!’ Mind you, so slight is Carrie’s experience with the fresh food aisle at the local store she would most likely think the [...]

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