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Coffee Selectors: More Than Just The Essential Start To Your Day

Coffee Selectors: More Than Just The Essential Start To Your Day
You are not alone if life does not begin before your first cup of coffee. The health benefits of coffee have been mixed over the years but with more and more research on this delicious beverage the odds are in favor of enjoying coffee daily. The ritual of a drink of coffee is pure perfection.…
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Probiotics Enhance Iron Absorption

Probiotics Enhance Iron Absorption
Probiotics are the good bacteria you want in your gut. Food is the best source of probiotics for general health and wellbeing as food provides a diverse range of types of probiotic strains. Each different probiotic strain provides your body with different health benefits. Known benefits of an optimal variety of probiotics in your gut…
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Easy Swaps to Promote Healthy Cholesterol Levels

Easy Swaps to Promote Healthy Cholesterol Levels
If you have been told you have high cholesterol you may think that all cholesterol is bad. Cholesterol is not always bad and is needed in moderation for a healthy body. Cholesterol forms the main structure of your cell membranes and also plays an important role in making vitamin D, bile acids which you need…
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Enjoy Chocolate for Your Health

Enjoy Chocolate for Your Health
There is no denying that chocolate makes life more enjoyable. The origins of chocolate date back to the Mayans and Aztecs and this delicious food has been enjoyed worldwide for over 4000 years. Unlike the sickly-sweet versions available today with too much added sugar the original version was consumed in a drink form. The plant…
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Super Easy Chocolate and Raisin Hommus

Super Easy Chocolate and Raisin Hommus
Prep time: 5 minutes Yield : 2 Makes: 1 cup   Ingredients 200g SSS Foods Hommus 1 tablespoon of honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 1.5 tablespoons of raisins   Directions Add SSS Foods Hommus, honey, vanilla extract, and cocoa into a food processor for around 30-60 seconds until a puree…
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The Battle of the Hommus Dips

The Battle of the Hommus Dips
Whether it is a social gathering or simply an afternoon snack hommus is both a delicious and nutritious food to enjoy. Selecting the best variety of hommus can enhance both the nutrition your body receives and the taste satisfaction. Below are five common brands you will see at your supermarket to help you make the…
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The Low Down on Sprouted Grains

The Low Down on Sprouted Grains
You are not alone if you are not sure exactly what sprouted grains are. Sprouted grains are becoming increasingly popular and you have probably seen them as a choice in your supermarket. Sprouted grains are classified as a whole grain and are germinated seeds. This means they contain all three parts of a grain being…
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Are You Including Enough Potassium In Your Diet?

Are You Including Enough Potassium In Your Diet?
Potassium is a mineral which helps your heart, kidneys and nerves function at their best. This mineral is an electrolyte and helps maintain optimal fluid volume and electrolyte balance in your body. Potassium can be found in a variety of foods including legumes, fish, dairy, fruits and vegetable. If you do not get enough of…
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