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Unlike white rice which is polished, brown rice’s bran and germ remain intact. This provides us with a whole grain full of nutrients. Though it may take a bit longer to cook, it’s health benefits are well worth the wait.     Vitamin E – Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that is also required...

Vitamin E Due to its long hydrocarbon chain, tocopherols of the vitamin E family are able to dissolve in fat. This means that it can remain in your system longer than water soluble vitamins can. It’s ring structure gives it antioxidative properties, so that it can help to neutralize free radicals in the cell....

Reveled for their eye benefits, carrots have the nutritional power to do much more. The health benefits extend from the eyes to skin to the heart. Here’s how:     Vitamin A – One carrot contains 210% of a daily dose of vitamin A. This vitamin is essential to maintaining healthy...

What are allergies? Allergies are a hypersensitive immune response to substances that come in contact with the body. The body recognizes these substances as threats and therefore tries to rid the body of them. The over reaction to the pathogen can result in inflammation, swelling, airway constriction, and skin rashes....

Though almonds have long been criticized for their high fat content, they’re beginning to take the spotlight. Their fat content is mainly ‘good fats’ which help promote a healthy heart. Almonds are also loaded with vitamins,and minerals to boost your immune system, and to prevent cancers. Here’s exactly how almonds have obtained...