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Superfoods

Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have less calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants. The list of superfoods includes: Beans (legumes), berries (especially blueberries), broccoli, green tea, nuts (especially walnuts), oranges, pumpkin, salmon, soy, [...]

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Cranberries and your Health

Cranberries are more than just tart, delicious fruit. Research has found that cranberries can help fight off all sorts of bacteria and viruses and protect the body from nasty infections. Even including a small amount of cranberries into your weekly diet may help to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). They also reduce the power [...]

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Flu-Fighting Superfoods

The flu season is upon us again and is particularly terrifying this year with bouts of swine flu penetrating our international neighbours. Fortunately, Australia is managing to keep the swine flu at bay for the minute so we can continue with our daily lives. The traditional cold and flu virus, however, is still responsible for [...]

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Cooking With Tofu

Unless you’re a vegetarian, chances are you probably haven’t tried tofu. Often described as tasting like a “sponge”, non-vegetarians are usually very derogatory towards the vegetarian food. The fact is that even non-vegetarians can enjoy tofu if they know how to use it properly in cooking. Not all vegetarians have to eat tofu. There are [...]

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