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THE BEAUTY BENEFITS OF BIOTIN
Biotin is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins. If you have dermatitis, dry skin, thinning hair, loss of hair color or brittle nails, you may be short in...
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Top 12 Foods to Banish Blemishes
You can eat to be healthy and eat to be lean, but did you know you can also eat to be blemish-free? Just as high-glycemic foods, dairy, and saturated...
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Double Your Protein to Build Muscle & Maintain Weight
When it comes to getting necessary nutrients, a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. Does a child need the same amount of protein as an adult? And does a sedentary person...
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3 Ways to Heart Health: Beans, Weight Loss & Exercise
Beans, beans, the miracle food, the more you eat, the lower your cholesterol and risk of heart attack? According to recent research, yes! Coupled with a little weight loss and...
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Legumes: Good for You & Easy to Prepare
When you think March, you think green: the arrival of spring, new grass, St. Patrick’s Day, and even green beer. But March is also National Nutrition Month, and this year’s...
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White Bean & Kale Soup
Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6 to 8 servings Ingredients:1 small beef bone 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes 2 Tbsp olive oil¾ cup chopped onions2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped2 celery stalks, chopped...
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Beans Benefit Heart Health in Type 2 Diabetics
Beans have gotten a bad rap, especially for their more, ahem, audible qualities. But who gives a toot when they can contribute to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk...
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Preventing Diabetes Through Diet & Exercise
Given that almost 20 million people are diabetic and another 70 million have prediabetes (a condition that leads to diabetes if left untreated), it’s likely that you or a loved...
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Black Beans
(Phaselous vulgaris) Black beans are about the size of a pea with a black skin, a creamy white flesh and a sweet, rich flavor often compared to that of mushrooms....
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Copper
Copper is an essential trace mineral that is the third most abundant mineral in the body (after iron and zinc). Copper is found in skeletal muscle and skin but the...