Posts Tagged ‘vegetables’
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“It’s summertime and the living is easy – Fish are jumping and the cotton is high – Your daddy’s rich and your mama’s good looking – Hush, little baby don’t you cry….” These are the lyrics of the song I remember Billy Stewart sang when I was growing up. Well, at our house at least the first line is true:…
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AVOCADOS – Smoothes skin CHERRIES – Slows aging process LEMONS – acts as a mild astringent for acne and an antiseptic that kills bacteria that lives inside or on top of skin. LIMES – Is known to help in controlling oily skin, improve a dull and greasy complexion, improve rough and dry skin, relieve tired eyes and remove freckles. OATS…
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In the summertime, more skin is exposed to sunlight longer and to others. We want to have clear skin, strong teeth, bright eyes and shiny hair. This signifies health and wellness. We always want to look our best, so what foods should we eat to promote that glowing appearance? Is it refined sugar that we find in most foods or…
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Ever tossed out fresh fruits or vegetables that spoiled before you had a chance to eat them? How you store them impacts how fresh your produce will stay. Here’s some advice in storing these precious commodities: Apples – Room temperature up to 7 days or refrigerate in a plastic bag beyond that timeframe. Bananas – Room temperature, both ripe and…
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1. Food is fuel for your body. Don’t be cheap. Demand the best! It is more expensive to eat healthy, but if you base your diet on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, you’ll find that these simple ingredients don’t break the bank. Fresh foods taste better and will give you more bang for your buck nutrition-wise. Also make sure…
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According to Joy’s Daily Plum, August 2010, fresh produce from the local supermarket or health-food store is usually days old. That’s because it spends a lot of time in transit after it is harvested. Also as produce is transferred from one place to another, the potency of the vital nutrients like vitamin C and foliate is depleted. Adding light and…
