Horticulture
5 foods to buy in September
April 26, 2018From apples to zucchini, there is plenty of fresh produce at your local market this month. Here are five foods to eat in September. 1. Raspberries These delicate and fragile berries are full of colors and flavors. For just 64 calories per cup, raspberries are not only delicious: they are also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin […]
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10 reasons to eat strawberries
April 24, 2018Fresh or frozen, strawberries remain a small fruit in great demand and full of virtues. Here are the 10 amazing assets that you reserve this fruit. Eat more strawberries If you are not already fond of strawberries, you should become one. Not only are they juicy, summery and delicious, they are also a remarkable food in every respect. Full […]
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Your guide to tropical fruits
April 24, 2018Do you want to enhance the good old fruit salad? Add tropical fruits, they are packed with nutrients and flavor. Here’s how to use them. Passion fruit What’s this? : This small ovoid fruit contains edible seeds and a juicy pulp, sweet and tart. Its hull or bark may be dark purple or pale green. The pulp and edible seeds […]
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The 40 most antioxidant-rich foods and their benefits
April 23, 2018These foods will provide you with plenty of antioxidants, as well as being nutritious and tasty! Here are the 40 foods you need to choose to fill up on antioxidants. Also discover all the benefits and health benefits of antioxidants according to the latest scientific research. The 40 richest foods with antioxidants and their health benefits Sulfur […]
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Avocado: 10 powerful benefits and virtues of this healthy fruit
April 23, 2018The lawyer has many health benefits and virtues. In addition to being rich in fiber and antioxidants, it promotes weight loss and calms hunger. Discover 10 great reasons to incorporate this food into your diet. 1. Avocado: a fruit rich in benefits and promoting weight loss Although caloric, avocado could promote weight loss by calming hunger, according to […]
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12 fresh foods to be kept separately
April 20, 2018You come back from the grocery store with your basket full of beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables, but a few days later, they make gray mine. Here are some conservation rules to keep your food fresh longer. Leave the cucumbers apart Many fruits and fresh foods – tomatoes (yes, it’s a fruit), bananas and melons – produce ethylene […]
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8 truths about coconut oil according to nutrition experts
April 20, 2018In recent years, coconut oil has attracted a lot of interest from social networks and the internet. However, you have to look twice before you buy coconut oil galore. Coconut and saturated fat As incredible as it may sound, coconut oilcontains six times more saturated fat than olive oil, or about 12 grams per table spoon. “For most people, […]
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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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Take care of your trees
April 19, 2018To preserve this shady oasis that you have created in your yard. I’m afraid violent winds will damage my trees Despite their sometimes impressive size and their robustness, the trees may be damaged by strong winds that rush between their branches. Here’s what you need to do so that yours will keep as many branches as […]
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6 good reasons to eat citrus
April 12, 2018Citrus fruits are known for their stimulating effects: their vitamin C is essential throughout the year, and especially in winter. But their benefits do not stop there! Here’s why you should add some sun to your plate. 1. They are rich in antioxidants. One of the most popular citrus fruits is undoubtedly orange, which is always associated […]
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The 8 benefits of Mango
April 10, 2018Did you know that Buddha was meditating under a mango tree? Not only are mangoes delicious but they contain a lot of nutrients with enormous benefits. Here are 8 benefits of mango that will not leave you indifferent: 1. Helps prevent cancer Many foods have properties to prevent cancer. Texas A & M AgriLife Research […]
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