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10 Health Benefits of Chayote

Chayote

Did you know that chayote is good for the heart and may also help prevent cancer? Check out the surprising health-giving goodness of this cucumber relative. Although chayote (Sechium edule) is typically prepared as a vegetable, it is a fruit.…

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Levels

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Potassium is a mineral known to help lower high blood pressure levels. Find out what other fruits to grab if you want to increase your potassium intake the natural way. 10 Fruits To Lower Blood Pressure Quickly Potassium is the…

10 Health Benefits of Pomelo

Pomelo

The nutrition facts and health benefits of pomelo, the largest member of the citrus family. The pomelo (pummelo), also called Chinese grapefruit, jabong, lusho, and shaddock, is the largest member of the citrus family. This grapefruit ancestor has a soft…

10 Health Benefits of Squid

Squid

Squid as food is prepared in different ways in different countries. It can be grilled, added to various cooking preparations including pasta, or fried in cooking oil either plain or battered, and served with a choice of dips including lemon,…

The Problem with Free Radicals

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Although our bodies are quite capable of handling some amount of free radicals they need a whole lot more antioxidants to cope with the continuous bombardment that our 21st Century lifestyle throws at them. The best sources of antioxidants are…