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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:Brussels sprouts† (about 5 sprouts per person) 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarSalt Fresh cracked pepperCayenne pepper Instructions:Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel the outer, beat-up layers of the...
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9 Must-Have Nutrients for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Shiny hair, radiant skin, and strong nails are hallmarks of youth and beauty. But no matter your age, if you aren’t getting the nutrients you need, your appearance will be...
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The Fiber 4-1-1: What It Does, Why You Should Eat It & How to Get More in Your Diet
A good diet starts with including foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Women should be consuming about 25 grams of fiber per day and men should be...
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Grapes
(Vitis vinifera) Grapes are round or oval berries that grow on woody vines in clusters ranging from about fifteen to nearly three hundred. Grapes feature semi-translucent juicy flesh encased in...
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Green Beans
(Phaseolus vulgaris) Green beans belong to the legume family. Other members include shell beans such as pinto beans, kidney beans, and black beans. All of these beans are referred to...
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Cucumbers
(Cucumis sativus) Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family. Other members include watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin and squash. Although botanically classified as a fruit, cucumbers are often perceived and prepared...
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Asparagus
(Asparagus officinalis) Native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, asparagus is a member of the Lily family, related to onions, leeks, and garlic. Asparagus means “shoot” or “sprout” in...
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Wilted Spinach
Serves 2 - 3 Ingredients:1 large bag of spinach (pre-cleaned and dry)Olive Oil2 cloves of garlic, cleaned and diced1 lemon, cut into quarters with seeds removedSalt, black pepper, cayenne pepper...
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Celery
(Apium graveolens) Celery is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Other members include carrots, fennel, parsley, and dill. Perhaps best known for its stalks, celery is a versatile vegetable, crunchy...
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Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Approximately 99% of calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. Aside from supporting structure, calcium is needed for proper functioning...
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Cauliflower
(Brassica oleracea) Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the family Brassicaceae including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and collard greens. Descended from wild cabbage, cauliflowers once closely resembled kale...
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Kale
(Brassica oleracea) Kale is a peppery, mellow flavored form of cabbage with central leaves that do not form a head. Kale descends from wild cabbage that originated in Asia Minor...
