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Health benefits of pistachios

Health benefits of pistachios

Nuts make a great snack food and a nutritional alternative to unhealthy snacks such as potato chips and crackers. Pistachios are very popular in desserts because of their unique and rich taste.   Let’s looks at the health benefits of pistachios. Antioxidant rich: Pistachios are full of antioxidants, which fight […]

by January 14, 2019
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Vegetarian diets are almost twice as effective for weight loss

Vegetarian diets are almost twice as effective for weight loss, according to new research from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Those who go vegetarian lose weight more effectively than those on conventional low-calorie diets, but also improve their metabolism by reducing muscle fat. In the study, 74 participants with […]

by June 16, 2017
Spinach reduces food cravings

Spinach reduces food cravings

There are so many reasons to eat spinach. It is part of the cruciferous vegetable family and is well known as one of the most nutritious vegetables on the planet. It is packed with almost every nutrient imaginable, and with nutrition comes health benefits. A new study now shows that […]

by August 5, 2015
Mushrooms boost the immune system

Mushrooms boost the immune system

The immune support benefits of eating shiitake mushrooms are well documented. These mushrooms contain compounds called polysaccharides, which help jump-start the immune system, according to previous research published in the Nutrition Journal. Now, more promising evidence from a University of Florida study confirms that shiitake mushrooms boost the immune system. […]

by April 19, 2015