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10 Foods That Prevent Birth Defects
Posted by: | CommentsEvery woman knows that eating a healthful diet while pregnant is an essential way to ensure having a healthy baby. Eating a diet chocked full of whole grains, vegetables, legumes and fresh fruits while avoiding dangers to a baby’s health such as having a high stress level, smoking and consuming alcohol while pregnant, is the best way to prevent birth defects. Read More→
Health Benefits of Acai
Posted by: | CommentsThe acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is gaining popularity as a superfood and is being featured in many books, TV programs and newscasts today. The acai berry is a blackish-purple fruit that looks like a blueberry or grape, only smaller and darker. It has a very large seed and very little pulp. Many people describe the taste of the fruit as a combination of blueberry and chocolate. Read More→
Are Bananas Healthy Weight Loss Foods?
Posted by: | CommentsAre you looking for foods that will help you lose weight? A well balanced diet that’s low in calories but rich in vitamins and nutrients is essential for safe and effective weight loss. While most fruits and vegetables are considered healthy, weight loss foods, some fruits, in particular, are thought to be too high in carbohydrates. One of the fruits that some experts have recommended limiting if you’re trying to lose weight is bananas. Are bananas healthy if your goal is weight loss or are they best avoided? Read More→