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12/08/2008

Superfoods

Superfood is the term coined for a common food that has all the benefits of the best preventer drug in the world – without any of the side effects. I’d prefer to think of them as the pick of the crop of nature’s health foods.

02/06/2008

Other lesser known nutritional benefits oranges

Other lesser known nutritional benefits oranges
It is well known citrus fruits contain a range of key nutrients including high levels of vitamin C and significant amounts of dietary fibre, beta-carotene and folic acid.They have a low ratio of sodium to potassium and are low in fat and dietary energy, making them nutrient dense, energy-dilute foods with a low glycaemic index. Citrus fruits are also extremely rich in antioxidants.

05/10/2007

Tomatoes are one of nature’s superfoods

Tomatoes are one of nature’s superfoods
Lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomatoes, has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties, and has been linked to the prevention of heart disease. Interestingly, cooking tomatoes will enhance the body’s absorption of  lycopene.
Unlock their nutritional benefits with these recipes

 

 
 
 
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