Rooting for Ginger

Ginger is a wonder root with a delightfully spicy zing and a ton of really amazing health benefits. You can eat freshly cut ginger in stir-fries, stews or noodles or in salads and fruit salads. You can even use ginger as a preventative measure to a wide range of ailments by including it in your meals or making a ginger tea. Read on to find out ways in which ginger can make your life better!

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The benefits of superfoods

The Benefits of Superfoods

Superfoods are whole, natural foods like brightly colored vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and aromatic herbs and spices. What classifies these foods as ‘Super’ is their unbelievable resume of health benefits. Their positive effects on the body and their ability to prevent disease are legion. Although the list of superfoods is long, we are going to take a look at a few that top the pops for us and that you can easily incorporate into your daily diet.

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Learn all about Wholesome Whole Grains

We all know that whole grains are better for us, but what exactly are whole grains, why should we eat them and how can we incorporate them into our daily diets? Fear not future whole grain eaters, we will reveal all as we take you on an adventure though the life of the humble grain seed and the benefits they can bring you!

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Down with Cholesterol!

High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease, strokes and peripheral artery disease and is indicative of an unbalanced diet. Getting your cholesterol checked regularly is essential. In fact, if you haven’t had yours checked this year, get thee to a physician! Luckily, high cholesterol is relatively easy to cure with diet, exercise and a dollop of common sense. Read on for a list of cholesterol reducing foods!

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5 ways to eat your way to a healthy heart

Heart disease and stroke cause a death every 7 minutes in Canada. These body bullies are also two of the three leading causes of death in the country. Heart disease is avoidable. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are the ‘apple a day’ that will keep heart disease at bay. Adding a couple of foods to your diet can really make a difference and keep your ticker tocking.

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