Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Health Benefits of Guavas

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

  Delicious and sweet and packed with vitamin C, guavas are a great summer accompaniment to a tropical fruit salad and also make delicious juices. Health benefits of guavas include heart disease protection, cancer prevention and immune boosting. Guava Nutrition … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Soybeans

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

  Soybeans are the subject of much controversy as they exhibit both potential health benefits and potential health risks. Soya is a very versatile food and soya beans come in the form of textured vegetable protein (used to make patties … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Lentils

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

  Lentils come in many forms, including brown, green and split. Lentils are popular in India, where they used to make dhal, a lentil stew. Lentils are great with meats and also go well in salads and soups. The health … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Kidney Beans

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

  Shaped like a human kidney, kidney beans come in a variety of colours, including red and white. They are delicious in stews, soups and curries or cold drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. The health benefits of kidney … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Chickpeas

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

Chickpeas are part of the legume family. Small, round chickpeas, often called Garbanzo beans, are delicious in Indian curries or cold in salads. They can be ground to a paste and combined with tahini (sesame seed butter) to produce the … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Posted on June 25, 2011 by admin

Packed full of goodness and a distinctive nutty taste, walnuts are great in salads or as a snack on the go. The health benefits of walnuts are mostly related to their high omega 3 fatty acid composition.  Walnut Nutrition  Walnuts … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

  Sunflower seeds are a delicious snack on the go and add crunch and flavour to cereals, salads and stir-fries. The health benefits of sunflower seeds include heart disease protection, inflammation reduction  Sunflower Seed Nutrition  Sunflower seeds are an excellent … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

These crunchy green seeds are powerhouses of nutrients. Pumpkin seeds are good in muesli, salads and stir-fries. The health benefits of pumpkin seeds include healthy prostate function and cholesterol lowering.   Pumpkin Seed Nutrition     Pumpkin seeds contain a … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Peanuts

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

  Probably the most popular and most widely eaten of all the nuts, peanuts are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are delicious raw or salted and are best enjoyed with the skin on. Peanuts make delicious nut butter, which is … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

  The good taste of olive oil has made it very popular in cooking, especially in the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil is good raw as a salad dressing or poured over lightly steamed vegetables. It tastes delicious mixed with balsamic … Read More

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