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Master the Buffet Beast!

Master the Buffet Beast!
We all know a buffet means, rows and rows of food and enough food to feed a nation! You would not be the first to overindulge and plate up multiple servings for each course. Do you want to know some strategies to minimize the additional calories? Here are a few handy tips: Set the number…
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Summer BBQ Safety Hazard

Summer BBQ Safety Hazard
With the warmer seasons on their way it is time to bring out the spatula for the BBQ! Did you know that when meat is cooked on the BBQ the burnt areas are carcinogenic and may increase your risk of cancer? When the fat drips onto the heat it burns and creates compounds which may…
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Super Sour what?!

Super Sour what?!
You are not alone if you are unsure exactly what sauerkraut is above the fact that it goes in a hot dog. Sauerkraut is created by fermenting cabbage which increases the lactic acid content of the cabbage. This is not a new food but has been eaten as far back as the 4th century BC…
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An oil which makes vegetables even BETTER for you!

An oil which makes vegetables even BETTER for you!
Would you be interested in learning about ways to make your vegetables tastier and better for you? Then read on as there is olive oil can increase the cancer fighting properties of your vegetables. Plants have cancer fighting properties called phytonutrients which act like a shield for the plant. When you eat the plants, these…
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Pump Up Your Iron: Why This Mighty Mineral Matters

Pump Up Your Iron: Why This Mighty Mineral Matters
No, we’re not talking about lifting weights — we’re talking about iron, the essential mineral that keeps your body running at its best. Iron is a key component of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to every cell in your body. Without enough iron, your cells — and your energy —…
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Optimize Your Health Using The Little Guys

Optimize Your Health Using The Little Guys
The body is an amazing network which is constantly working to keep us healthy and what we eat influences how efficiently it runs. Just like a car with each component important to optimal function the vitamins each play a vital role in keeping the body being the optimal working machine. This article focuses on the…
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Have You Been Ignoring This Amazing Spice?

Have You Been Ignoring This Amazing Spice?
The spice I am referring to is turmeric! A spice which has been used for centuries in Asian cooking but until recently has been ignored in western culture. This spice has many nutrition benefits and could be a potential weapon against many inflammatory diseases and skin conditions. How does turmeric work? Turmeric contains a chemical…
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