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Java Plum: Health Benefits, Nutrition & How to Eat

Java plum is a nutrient-rich fruit packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. It may help control blood sugar, support heart health, strengthen immunity, and improve digestion. Learn about its benefits, nutritional value, and the best ways to consume it safely.

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Whey: 7 Health Benefits, Nutrition, Types & How to Make

Whey is a milk byproduct rich in proteins, calcium, and bioactive compounds that support muscle growth, weight loss, bone health, immunity, and heart health. Learn about its benefits, types, nutritional values, how to make whey at home, and ways to include it in recipes.

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Lychee Fruit: 9 Benefits & How to Eat (w/ Recipes)

Lychee fruit is an exotic fruit that can offer many health benefits to help control blood sugars, aid in weight loss, prevent cardiovascular disease, and strengthen the immune system. Learn about all the health benefits that lychee fruits can offer, as well as ways to consume lychee fruit at home.

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Pumpkin: 7 Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts & Recipes

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, lutein and other antioxidants that support eye health, boost immunity and promote healthy skin. Learn about their key nutrients, health benefits, how they may help prevent chronic diseases, and simple ways to add carrots to everyday meals.

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Resveratrol: 6 Benefits, Food Sources, and Uses

Resveratrol is a natural compound found in foods like red wine, grapes, and blueberries that offers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and heart-protective benefits. It may also support brain health, balance cholesterol, fight infections, and help with weight regulation.

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Rice Flour: 8 Health Benefits, How to Make & Recipes

Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative made from white or brown rice, rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. It can help with constipation, weight loss, muscle gain and heart health, and is easy to use in recipes like bread, cakes, and pancakes.

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Tamarind: What It Tastes Like, 10 Benefits, Nutrition & Recipes

Tamarinds are a fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor. They are high in calories, but are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants and minerals, making this a great fruit for many health benefits. Check out the main benefits of tamarinds and how to consume them using our healthy recipes.

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Ora Pro Nobis: 10 Health Benefits, How to Consume & Recipes

Ora pro nobis is an edible plant rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins like A, B3, and C. It may support digestion, immunity, eye health, and help lower cholesterol and blood sugar. Often used in teas, soups, and salads, it's also linked to cancer prevention and healthy aging.

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9 Cranberry Benefits (plus Nutrition Facts & How to Eat)

Cranberry benefits include helping to prevent urinary tract infections, relieving constipation, and protecting against cardiovascular disease. They can also be used to help support weight loss. Check out nutrition facts and recipes and read about side effects and contraindications.

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Black Pepper: 11 Health Benefits & How to Use

Black pepper is a spice rich in antioxidant and thermogenic bioactive compounds that help prevent heart disease and accelerate the metabolism to promote fat burning and weight loss. Different types include black, white, and green peppercorns. Read about nutrition facts and how to use black pepper.

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Sugar Apple: 10 Health Benefits & How to Eat

Sugar apple (Annona squamosa) is a fruit rich in nutrients like fiber and vitamin C, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help boost the body's defense system and regulate blood sugar levels. Read more about the benefits of sugar apple, nutrition facts, and how to make a juice.

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Cuajada: 6 Health Benefits + Recipes

Cuajada is a food made from fermented milk that offers a variety of health benefits, such as promoting muscle mass gain, maintaining a healthy gut, strengthening the immune system, and preventing osteoporosis. Learn how to make cuajada at home and check out nutrition facts and healthy recipes.

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Soy Milk: 6 Health Benefits & How to Make It at Home

Soy milk is a beverage that provides a wide range of health benefits, including decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, helping alleviate symptoms of menopause, and preventing osteoporosis. Check out step-by-step instructions for making soy milk at home as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

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Jaboticaba: 12 Health Benefits & How to Eat (w/ Recipes)

Jaboticaba, or jabuticaba, is a fruit with several health benefits, including protecting against premature aging, helping maintain weight loss, decreasing the risk of cancer, and preventing diabetes. Check out nutrition facts and healthy recipes as well as answers to frequently asked questions about jaboticaba.

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Wheat Bran: 8 Health Benefits + Recipes

Wheat bran is the outer husk of the wheat grain and offers several health benefits, including helping with weight loss, relieving constipation, lowering cholesterol, boosting the immune system, and controlling diabetes. Check out nutrition facts and healthy recipes using wheat bran.

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Graduated from Grand Rio University with a degree in Nutrition. Licensed to practice under license # 10100509.
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