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 Fresh Guava Is a Tasty Tropical Powerhouse By Grace O
Even though I grew up in the Philippines, which is blessed with a huge variety of tropical produce available year-round, I associate guava with being on vacation in Hawaii. Maybe that's because of the guava nectar served at breakfast in the hotels where we stayed. It was fragrant, sweet and held the promise of gentle days on a beautiful beach. People are usually more familiar with guava jelly or guava paste, but fresh guavas are a nutritional powerhouse loaded with fiber, potassium and Lycopene, which has antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. Read More
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4 Health Tips To Try This Summer
By Life Extension
Summer is almost here. Are you and your body prepared for it? As much as you may love your fun in the sun, the summer also "cooks up" its own range of health-related considerations. To help you get prepared, we've pulled together a list of summer-specific health tips that should get you and yours well-positioned for a happy and healthy season of sun. It's almost time to bust out that bathing suit. You've been warned! Read More!
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 Cool and Refreshing Chia Frescas!
By Grace O
Aguas frescas are popular, refreshing fruit drinks found in Mexico. Some roadside vendors add chia seeds to their drinks for extra texture. When soaked, the seeds develop a soft outer coating, somewhat like tapioca. Chia seeds add more than just a textural dimension to fruit drinks; they also provide fiber and the anti-inflammatory Omega-3s. Their nutty flavor goes well with peach tea and strawberry lemonade. They're also nice mixed into sweetened green tea. Get the Recipe!
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