Shellfish include any sea-creature that has its skeleton on the outside – oysters, clams, lobster, shrimp, scallops, crabs and others. Shellfish are a good source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids that are associated with reduced inflammation, heart disease, and certain cancers.
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One serving of broccoli has only 50 calories! Broccoli is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, calcium, and fiber. Folate intake is very important for women of reproductive age because folate decreases the chance of neural tube defects. Broccoli contains
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Parsnip appearance looks like a beige carrot and has a flavor like parsley. Lack of orange color in parsnip – means that it also lacks beta-carotene. But it doesn’t make this root vegetable any less important. Parsnip is high in folate and other vitamin Bs, which were shown to prevent certain birth defects. Parsnip also is...
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Vibrant orange-reddish colors of nectarines give away their nutrient contents. Nectarines are high in beta –carotene (yes, same as carrots), which in our body converts to vitamin A, improving our night vision. The juicy flesh of this fruit is high in phytonutrients that protect against cancer. Because nectarines contain insoluble fiber (skin) and...
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Rye is a cereal grain that is most often ground into flour for breads and other healthy-bakeries. Rye contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Rye could be called a cleaning-brush for the digestive tract, because it helps to speed waste through digestive tract, keeping it healthier. Rye fiber also was shown to contribute to reduction of bile
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