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The Health Magic of Mushrooms

Mushrooms, like most fruits and vegetables, are low in calories and contain no measurable fat or sodium. Each mushroom also provides a nutritional storehouse of essential minerals and B-complex vitamins not easily found in produce. Potassium, a mineral that helps to maintain normal heart rhythm, fluid balance, muscle and nerve function, is found in varying [...]

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Something Different About Soy Protein

Soy protein is one of the best-selling protein supplements in the country. Some consumer surveys indicate that soy may even be gaining in popularity as the protein supplement of choice for those lifting weights. Researchers recently reported that people who added 40 grams of soy protein to their daily diet may see an increase in [...]

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Eggstra Information About Egg Nutrition

Eggs have been in the news for years. First they were cited as an unhealthy diet choice for those prone to heart disease, and now they are endorsed as a nutritious low-carb and high-protein food. The most common breakfast staple in many American homes, eggs have long been a universal symbol of birth and fertility. [...]

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Information about Artichoke Fruit

Artichokes, Historians believe the Artichoke originated in the Mediterranean countries, possible Sicily or Tunisia. From the 16th century to the end of the 20th century, the Artichoke was made a gourmet item in Paris, France. The Artichoke was thought to have been an aphrodisiac during the 16th century. In fact, consumption of this rare [...]

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Healthy Benefits and Facts of Plum Fruit

Plums are hard-pitted fruits like peachs, cherrys, almonds, and apricots. About 12 plum species are cultivated throughout temperate regions for their fruit and as flowering ornamentals. The Japanese plum, probably originating in China, was introduced into the United States in 1870. The fruit is more pointed at the apex than that of the common European plum, [...]

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