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Goji - not so super
Currently, there have been no human clinical trials performed on Goji berries and no scientific evidence published under peer review. Many distributors are not compliant with regulatory guidelines for...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Almonds
All nuts are packed with nutrition, but almonds stand out as a super nut! Eat a handful regularly and you’ll make a good investment in your heart’s health. Plus there's heaps more great reasons to...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of basil, rosemary,...
While the market for herbal remedies such as echinacea, gingko and herbal teas is growing exponentially, let's not forget that the culinary herbs that grace our meals can make a sizeable contribution...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of Blueberries
Blueberries are the nutrition powerhouses of the fruit world. They are not only low in kilojoules but also happen to taste sweet and divine. They make the healthiest snack straight from the container...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of Bok choy and other...
Asian leafy greens such as bok choy, choy sum, or choy and gai lum are tops for nutrition, being rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, fibre and many B vitamins. Surprisingly they can contribute a lot of...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of Broccoli
Kids might wrinkle their noses at it, but broccoli is one of the must-eat powerhouse vegetables. If you're busy and want dinner in a hurry, pick broccoli as your green veg. It's breeze to steam or...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – the benefits of Chillies
Chillies pack a mighty punch in nutrition terms. They have a strong concentration of vitamin C, around two to three times greater than citrus fruit, and are high in fibre, minerals like potassium and...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Cinnamon
If you have room for only one spice in your kitchen, cinnamon is it! I love it for its aroma and flavour, but now research has revealed that small amounts of cinnamon taken each day can lower blood...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Eggs
Busy people know eggs are one of nature's great convenience foods. A dozen eggs, stored in the refrigerator, is the most handy of protein foods, always on hand to create a quick omelette, frittata or...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Flax seeds
Small shiny dark-brown seeds about the size of sesame seeds, flax seeds (also called linseeds) are a storehouse of omega-3s. They're the richest plant source of one fatty acid called alpha-linolenic...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Garlic
Long hailed as ‘nature's penicillin', garlic was used as a medicinal by the ancient Egyptians, Vikings and Chinese. The slaves who toiled to build the Great Pyramid kept their strength up with a...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Ginger
Whether you consume it fresh, dried, crystalline or as a tea, ginger adds a wonderful fragrance and pungency to your cooking. And it has medicinal value too.
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Super foods, the ultimate health food - Oats
If you want to live to 100 and be in good shape, start eating more oats. It's the grain with everything - it's high in beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that will keep your cholesterol down, it's got a...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Grapefruits (and other citrus)
Grapefruits get the thumbs up from every nutritionist, myself included. I love to kick off my day with a pink grapefruit that I peel thickly, cut into segments and add a thin sprinkle of brown sugar....
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Salmon
Low in saturated fat, rich in zinc, high in protein and a great source of omega-3s, there are plenty of good reasons to eat salmon and other oily fish.
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Tea
Black or white, strong or weak, with or without sugar, tea is the world's favourite hot drink. And it's a great pick-me-up when your energy and concentration is flagging. It has been drunk in ancient...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Tomatoes
Cherry, egg, vine-ripened, ox-heart or teardrop; raw, grilled, oven-roasted or sun-dried; canned, bottled or in paste form - whichever way you eat them, tomatoes are a versatile ingredient of any...
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Super Foods, the ultimate health food – Wheatgerm
If you feel tired and run down, wheatgerm is the natural way to top up your diet and give yourself a boost of almost all the B vitamins, plus some vitamin E, a healthy dose of antioxidants and many...
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Super foods, the ultimate health foods – Yoghurt
Yoghurt has been associated with long lifespan ever since the renowned Russian scientist Dr Metchnikoff (1845-1919) claimed it was responsible for the longevity of the Bulgarians in the early 1900s....
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What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are molecules which act as the body's first line of defence against damage from a natural process called oxidation. There's dozens, if not hundreds, of different ones.They destroy...
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