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Grapefruit – It’s Not Just for Breakfast

Apr 04, 2011 06:18PM ● By Dr. Hsiu S. Chen

Grapefruit is an excellent source for nutrients including vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene. It has been touted as a weight loss aid in the grapefruit diet and has been reported to help lower cholesterol. But did you know that grapefruit is also good for pain relief, relaxation and sleep enhancement?

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Eating Organic – Can You Afford Not To?

Apr 04, 2011 01:40AM ● By Kimberle Smith

A study conducted by the University of Washington found that preschoolers eating primarily organic foods were exposed to fewer organophosphate pesticides than children eating primarily conventional foods. In 2006, the BBC reported that pesticides found in fruits and vegetables, and the decreased nutrients in non-organic produce, can cause mental health issues like depression, and memory problems in children and adults.

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Rene's Raw Papaya Pie

Apr 04, 2011 01:32AM ● By Kris Urquhart

Rene's Raw Papaya Pie Recipe

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Nutritious Trail Mix

Apr 01, 2011 01:52AM ● By Kimberle Smith

Mix together the following ingredients to build your own nutrition packed snack.

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Cleanse & Rejuvenate with Raw Foods

Apr 01, 2011 01:36AM

Adding fresh organic whole fruits and vegetables to our daily meal plan gives our bodies an opportunity to cleanse, rejuvenate, and re-build themselves. When the body is nourished with foods that are rich in life force, digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, its nutritional needs are met, hunger is quelled and the process of self-detoxification and cleansing begins naturally.

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Raw Chocolate Pudding

Apr 01, 2011 01:20AM ● By Kimberle Smith

Blend cashews and water until creamy. Add agave, avocado and cacao and blend again until creamy. For added creaminess add 1 heaping tablespoon of coconut oil.

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Backyard Gardening: How to Get a Lot From Your Plot

Jul 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Whether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality.

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Green Tea Gets a Boost: Get Even More Antioxidants with This Drink

Jun 01, 2008 03:00AM

A new study suggests we add vitamin C to green tea, which significantly boosts the tea’s antioxidants by making them more available to the body.

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