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Walnuts and Almonds: Tiny Nutrient Powerhouses from Nature

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  Introduction. When it comes to heart-healthy snacks, few foods pack a punch quite like walnuts and almonds. Besides being delicious and healthy, both of these tasty little nuts are full of nutrients that the heart craves: they can help keep the brain working right and add to overall healthfulness too--regardless of one eats them plain straight out the bag or spreads them over some salad greens to add crunch. Or better still, mixed in fruit smoothies. Walnuts and almonds are easily integrated into everyday meals as natural vitamin sources without you needing any special preparation beforehand or after. The Nutritional Power of Walnuts Walnuts are often called "brain food", but not just because they look like little brains. They also have the highest plant-based omega-3 fat content of any nut. Specifically, walnuts are chock-full of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Their benefits for your heart and brain health couldn't be clearer. A third-cup serving (about 28 grams) of walnu...
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9 Foods That Are Good for the Skin.

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The Marvelous Tomato : A Juicy Superfood Staple

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  Introduction. Tomatoes aren't just a salad ingredient or pizza topping—they are a nutritional powerhouse and maybe the most flexible fruit (or, strictly speaking, vegetable) in cooking. Whether eaten raw, cooked or turned into sauces and soups, tomatoes bring flavor to any dish while adding important flavoring agents. Some even say that it's the only condiment needed in most dishes today. A Quick Botany Lesson Even tomatoes seem "vegetable" like because of their savory taste and uses ; in reality, they're actually fruits—more specifically, berries. They belong to the Solanaceous family, which also includes potatoes, eggplants and peppers. Native to western South America, tomatoes were first cultivated by the Aztecs, then brought to Europe in the 16th century. Vitamin C : Essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and keeping your skin looking good. Potassium : Helps control high blood pressure and maintain proper fluid balance within the body. Vitamin K1...
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