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Beet Juice: The Sport Nutrition Super Food
Beets are sadly overlooked and misunderstood. Did you know that these red root vegetables are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, not to mention dietary fiber? Couple these benefits with the fact that beets are extremely low in calories, and you have a veggie that provides the greatest bang for your nutritional buck. [...]
5 Reasons to Include Eggplant in Your Diet
Eggplant was originally introduced to the United States in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson, who was also an experimental botanist. This deep purple vegetable offers a unique taste and a plethora of preparation and cooking options – as well as intriguing health benefits! Consider these five good reasons to add eggplant to your monthly menu.
Antioxidants
Eggplant [...]
Fitness Equipment Will Give you a Full Body Workout at Home
Now that you know you want to have a gym at home, where do you start? There is a wide variety of fitness equipment to from which to choose. What is the best way to allocate your limited funds?
Guide to Fats : The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
It’s hard to pick up a health magazine or turn on a news program without hearing warnings about fat in our diets. First, there was the “bad” fat that we needed to avoid to protect our heart, cardiovascular system and weight. Then came the “good” fat that we needed to eat more of for a [...]
