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Super-Foods: A Guide to Eating Healthy Food

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While standing in the queue of grocery aisle, looking at a bag of chia seeds or a tub of spirulina wondering, “Is this worth it?” The world of nutrition is full of claims and flashy labels, promising everything from eternal youth to boundless energy. It’s very easy to get distracted and start buying such stuff that has somehow no effect on our health. The so called superfoods are not an alternate to the balanced diet but they are such mini powerhouses that give energy and boost our immune system. Therefore, this is making smart and right choices that make our body feel truly nourished and strong.   What makes food “A SUPERFOOD?” Just put the advertisement and marketing aside as there is no official and scientific definition for a "superfood." The suprfoods are in reality the foods that are extraordinarily packed with nutrients which provide immense amount of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants , and fiber with a low number of calories. Just take the example of a ve...

Health Benefits of Eating Oranges

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  Today once again while shopping, my son picked up the oranges and put in the basket. It is very delicious, familiar, simple and juicy fruit to eat. But we will be surprised to know about the overwhelming health benefits. It's a complete powerhouse of health benefits and we are going to discuss some of its wonderful and amazing effects of  oranges. So, let’s pull up a chair, even peel an orange and get ready to dive deeper into this citrus jewel that can enrich our lives. This is about building a healthier and brighter future for ourselves. 1. First Line of Defense: Let’s start with vitamin C which is an important and significant component to boost our immune system . When an orange is eaten, it stimulates the production of our white blood cells that are considered as vital components in fighting against the pathogens .   WBCs act like the soldiers on the front that are fully equipped and ready for the battle to be healthy.  A strong immune system ensur...