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Nutrition Basics: The Mineral Selenium
Selenium, a trace mineral in the body, is considered to be important for good health. However, it is emphasized that selenium should only be taken in very small amounts in order to avoid developing health risks. For instance, men and women who are 19-years old and older should take only 55 μg everyday. For people…
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An Apple A Day
An apple is the fruit of the Apple tree, which has its origins in Asia and is included in the species Malus domestica and Rosaceae family. Because of its nutritional benefits, the apple tree is one of the most cultivated tree fruits in the world. Varieties of Apples There are many kinds of apples. Some…
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Nutritional Benefits of Mangoes
The mango fruit is one of the most popular and nutritious fruits known. In some countries, the mango is popularly termed as “king of all fruits” because of its superior taste, fragrance and nutritional content. Mangoes are tropical fruits and are believed to have originated in an Indian subcontinent. This fruit belongs to the Anacardiaceae…
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Nutrition in Pizza
A pizza is an oven-baked, round-shaped flat bread that is generally topped with tomato sauce and cheese. Aside from these basic toppings, additional toppings like meat or vegetables are also added to it. Pizza originated in Italy, and is in fact one of the country’s national foods. Pizza Types The healthier types of pizza are…
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Raw Food Diet Reverses Diabetes and Cancer for at Least One Man
Some claims indicate that the disease could be stopped and probably reversed by a raw organic vegan diet. The claim is supported by the fact that natural foods originating from the Earth have everything needed by the body to thrive and survive. Additionally, raw food has a life force that has not been destroyed by…
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