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Fresh figs can help you control blood pressure, improve your sex life, fight infections and help you lose weight. This post from The Alternative Daily sheds more light on this sweet ancient fruit. We’ve all enjoyed the sweet taste of figs, whether fresh, dried or as a smooth jam baked into a fig bar. But did you know that figs have significant health benefits too? From ... Continue Reading
This list of benefits of beans may have you looking at beans in a whole new light. An informative post from UpWorthy sharing 16 reasons why beans may be the food of the future. Let's get one thing straight here: Beans may get a bad rap, but they're fantastic. It's not uncommon to hear people say negative things about beans. "They don't give you enough protein! They're gross! ... Continue Reading
Juicy, umami-rich tomatoes taste great fresh off the vine or slow-simmered in a savory sauce. Any way you enjoy them, tomatoes are healthy, low-sodium sources of vital vitamins and nutrients. They also may have a special ingredient that is good for your heart: lycopene. Juicy, umami-rich tomatoes taste great fresh off the vine or slow-simmered in a savory sauce. Any way you ... Continue Reading
When it comes to cooking with oils, do you have to choose between cooking for taste or cooking for health? People have strong opinions about what’s best. When it comes to cooking with oils, do you have to choose between cooking for taste or cooking for health? People have strong opinions about what’s best. Health Hub sat down recently to chat about cooking with oils with ... Continue Reading
Forget the oysters and the champagne this Valentine’s Day. If you want to keep your true love’s heart beating strong, the real foods of love are dark chocolate and red wine, said Loyola University Health System preventive heart specialist Sara Sirna, MD. "Red wine and dark chocolate taste great and have heart-healthy components," said Dr. Sirna, who also is a professor of ... Continue Reading
