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The Health Benefits of Acai Berries

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Acai berries are not just sweet and juicy, they are rich in beautifying and medicinal nutrients. Research has shown that acai berries are beneficial to just about every part of the human body, and can even protect the cells themselves. Below, I’ve listed acai berries’ most noted health benefits. Acai Berry Benefits Promotes heart and arterial health Protects against oxidative stress Fights inflammation in the body Good for skin health Boosts immune system function Anti-aging effect Helps digestion Improves blood glucose levels Acai berries improves heart and arterial health in multiple ways. It helps prevent blood clots, as a natural...

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5 Reasons to Eat Pineapple

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There are many reasons to eat pineapples, starting with their delicious flavor, but following are the top five health reasons you may wish to add this aromatic tropical fruit to your diet. Top 5 Pineapple Benefits1. Better skin2. Prevents oxidative stress3. Protects against cell mutation4. Improves digestion5. Improves blood glucose levelsEating pineapple can help you achieve better skin because of its high vitamin C content. “One cup [(165g)] of fresh pineapple chunks provides 131% of your vitamin C needs for the day...”1 Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is vital to skin health, because of the role it plays...

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Why and How You Should Eat Cruciferous Vegetables

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Cruciferous vegetables are among the most healthy whole foods one can eat. Numerous research studies have proven that eating cruciferous vegetables can decrease one’s chance of developing a chronic disease. And since chronic diseases become more prevalent with age, the sooner you begin lowering your risk of developing them the better. Cruciferous vegetables have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, due to their high antioxidant content, which in turn protects heart and arterial health, and lowers the risk of cell mutation. And cruciferous vegetables are loaded with more than your standard vitamin and mineral antioxidants. According to the Journal of...

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The Health & Wellness Benefits of Lettuce

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Lettuce has been cultivated as both food and medicine for thousands of years; yet, today, it is best known as a low-calorie salad ingredient with a light crunch. Some even mock this extraordinary plant species by calling it “rabbit food”. Fortunately, our ancient ancestors knew better, and modern science is backing up their beliefs. Below, I have listed the health and wellness benefits that have made lettuce popular around the world for millennia.  Most Noted Lettuce Benefits Anti-inflammatory properties Antioxidant properties Antimicrobial properties Relieves anxiety Helps induce sleep Lowers cholesterol levels Protects neurons  Lettuce contains anti-inflammatory properties that have been...

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The Many Health Benefits of Melons

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Summer’s almost here, and there are few foods more cooling and refreshing than a melon. Melons come in many shapes, sizes and varieties, but they are all nutritious and tasty. The king of melons appears to be the most popular: Watermelon. Below I have listed the many benefits of watermelon, but we’ll discuss the health benefits of another melon as well. Watermelon Health Benefits Improves heart health Fights inflammation May protect the prostate gland Helps prevent dehydration Lowers body temperature Watermelon is rich in the carotenoid phytonutrient lycopene. Lycopene is the nutrient that gives watermelon flesh its pink or red...

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