Prunes are a super-food star! First of all, one single prune contains more than half a gram of fiber. Prunes also contain a natural laxative, diphenylisatin, which is why prune juice is often used for constipation. Prunes also help...
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Dark Chocolate is packed with natural antioxidants, essential minerals, and protective plant nutrients called flavanols. Dark chocolate has been found to lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate contains saturated fat. Saturated fats have been shown to increase cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. But ...
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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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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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Bok choy is low in calories and contains many phyto-nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. One cup of shredded bok choy has more than a full days intake of vitamin A and contains 52% recommended daily value of vitamin C.
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