Author: Himanshu Gupta
10 foods richer in potassium than a banana
April 20, 2018A banana gives you less than 10% of your daily dose of potassium. Here are other sources of this essential mineral for your health. Butternut squash This sweet-tasting root vegetable beats potassium banana with 582 mg of this precious mineral per cup (250 ml), compared to 420 mg for banana. According to Health Canada, an adult should drink 4700 mg of potassium […]
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11 iron-rich foods for vegetarians
April 20, 2018Refraining from eating meat should not be synonymous with iron deficiency, a mineral essential to our health. Here’s how to get your daily dose of iron with plant foods. Pumpkin seeds, a source of iron Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron for vegetarians. A small handful contains 1 mg iron, or 5% of the recommended daily […]
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Cherries: 7 benefits and health benefits of cherry
April 20, 2018Tasty with desire and ideal as a snack or dessert, the cherry has many benefits and health virtues unrecognized. Health benefits and virtues of cherries Nutritional value of the cherry A serving of 125 g of cherries provides 75 calories. Cherries provide beta-carotene – especially sour cherries (6 mg per 100 g) -, some vitamin C […]
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Fruit and vegetable juices: good or bad for health?
April 20, 2018Fruit and vegetable juices can help us eat more fruits and vegetables every day. But are these juices good or bad for our health? Are fruit and vegetable juices good or bad for our health? Doctors and nutritionists urge their patients to eat more fruits and whole vegetables to benefit from all the nutrients. It is recommended to […]
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20 fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants that you should eat
April 19, 2018Which foods are the richest in antioxidants? Researchers at the Tufts University Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging have measured a variety of products according to the ORAC index, which measures their ability to absorb free radicals. Their super power, actually! Here are the 20 fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants that you should eat. 1. Prunes Fresh […]
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Vegan diet: 13 unusual reactions of the human body
April 19, 2018Here’s how the body reacts to the vegan diet and its health benefits. Discover also the risks and disadvantages of veganism. A first benefit of the vegan diet: you could lose weight People on a vegan diet feel more satisfied after a meal because they consume food stuffed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. A study recently published in the Journal of […]
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The virtues of the carrot
April 19, 2018Carrots have been mistaken for the bad reputation of raising blood sugar, as the type of sugar in the carrot quickly turns into blood glucose. But as it does not contain much, it remains a magical food that has many virtues for health. The carrot perfectly illustrates the difference between glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load […]
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Nutritional label instructions for use
April 19, 2018The nutrition label contains a lot of information, not always easy to understand. Here’s how to decode nutritional information written in small print. The part The first thing to look for is the reference portion, referred to as “Nutrient Value”. It gives the amount of fat, calories and nutrients it contains. Compare that portion to the one you […]
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Invite birds and butterflies in your garden
April 17, 2018Flowers and plants add color to your landscaping, but the presence of wildlife is really what brings life to it. Here’s what to plant to attract winged visitors to your garden. The butterfly tree (Buddleia) The butterfly tree is late blooming; it resembles a lilac whose bunches of flowers give off a sweet smell and shine with […]
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Essential gardening tools
April 17, 2018You want to go gardening, but do not know where to start? First you need to get your hands on the right tools. A visit to the local gardening store can be daunting, the range of choices offered being stunning. Do not panic: you do not need all the tools on the market. Here is a small list of […]
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A garden of essential herbs
April 17, 2018Nothing is more pleasant than going to the terrace or the garden to pick a few sprigs of fresh herbs to add to our cooking. Here is a range of essential herbs to incorporate into your favorite dishes. Chive Chives, one of the easiest herbs to grow, can self-seed throughout the garden. It is a perennial, family of onions, […]
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4 tips for growing edible plants
April 17, 2018Try these simple methods to grow herbs, vegetables and germs inside the house. Give your small windowsill a look of large garden! Do not have a vegetable garden and want to grow your own edible plants? These inexpensive ideas will allow you to transform your balcony or window sill into a veritable green garden all year long. 1. Plant […]
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7 tips to care for your houseplants
April 17, 2018Indoor plants respond positively to the right level of light, humidity and temperature, but each requires special care. Here are 7 tips to keep them healthy! 1. Choose the right light The intensity of the light varies from one place to another. A window facing north will be darker than a sun-drenched veranda. If no place in […]
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Which flowers to choose to express your love?
April 17, 2018The red rose symbolizes passion, sunflower, loyalty, tulip, perfect love … To hell with words! Here are 10 flowers to express your love on Valentine’s Day! Roses to express your love The rose is the most popular flower to offer on the occasion of the feast of St. Valentine . This flower has long been a symbol of love, passion and perfect happiness. Regardless […]
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5 pros tips to clean the yard and garden
April 17, 2018The snow and ice melted, but the winter storms left the gardens in dire need of spring cleaning. Here are some tips from the pros of organizing! 1. Remove debris. If winter, wind, rain and snow have damaged your trees, start cleaning by picking up fallen branches and scattered branches. If your city does not pick up […]
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