Beets and beet greens are loaded with health benefits. The plant likes to grow in cooler weather, so you can find them in garden centers now. They tolerate near freezing temperatures and need about 6 hours of sun to thrive. There are many different varieties of beets with each one offering a
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Archives for October 2021
Benefits of Blending and Juicing
The general recommendation is to consume 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. If that sounds like too much for you to consume, then blending or juicing those servings could be a great option. Blending and juicing vegetables with fruits can also be a great way to help the children in your
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Are Common Food Additives Good for You?
Many prepared foods and drinks contain food additives that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers safe. This is true for organic products as well. Their database contains over 3,000 food additives and colors that are classified as "Generally Recognized as Safe" or GRAS. These additives
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Benefits of Food Combining
You can boost the power of the healthy foods you eat by combining certain foods so that their nutrients are more available to your body. How your food is grown and how long it takes to get to your kitchen, can also impact the nutritional quality of what you eat. In addition, some food preparation
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