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Anasazi Beans: 5 Health Benefits

Anasazi Beans: 5 Health Benefits

The anasazi bean is a cousin of the pinto bean. It’s packed with iron, calcium, potassium and lectin. Lectin has been studied...

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Amasai: 3 Health Benefits

Amasai: 3 Health Benefits

Amasai is a fermented, probiotic milk beverage commonly consumed throughout South Africa. Amasai has a similar consistency to kefir. The taste may...

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Almonds: 9 Health Benefits

You may not agree, but we think great things come in small packages. Take almonds, for example. These 9 amazing almond health...

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Almond Milk: 7 Health Benefits

Almond milk can be a fantastic alternative to dairy milk. Creamy in consistency and pleasant and nutty in taste, almond milk is...

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Algae: 7 Health Benefits

Algae: 7 Health Benefits

Algae has been used as food and as medicine for centuries. Thanks to its high concentration on vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and proteins,...

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Alfalfa Sprouts: 7 Benefits & Uses

Alfalfa Sprouts: 7 Benefits & Uses

Alfalfa sprouts derive from a germinated alfalfa seed. When the seed germinates, a shoot is created, which is then harvested before the...

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Adzuki Beans: 5 Health Benefits

Adzuki Beans: 5 Health Benefits

Adzuki beans are used to make red bean paste, a condiment you may have tried in the past while enjoying Asian cuisine....

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Paleo Sugar Cookies

Want to enjoy dessert or even a sweet snack without the worry that comes from a packaged processed cookie? Well, these paleo...

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Acorn Squash: 7 Benefits & Uses

Acorn Squash: 7 Benefits & Uses

The acorn squash, named for its acorn-like shape, is part of the Cucurbita family of vegetables. This family is known for its...

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Tangerine Essential Oil: 7 Benefits & Uses

Tangerine Essential Oil: 7 Benefits & Uses

Tangerine essential oil is yet another oil from a citrus fruit with powerful health benefits. Tangerines are almost identical to mandarin oranges,...

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