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Ten Foods to Make you happier

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  Ten Foods to Make you h appier We’ve all had a rotten mood. For many people, eating food (such as junk food) can make their health worse; which only worsens their mood. But what if there was food that was healthy, and could also act as a natural anti-depressant? There are foods that meet those qualifications! Here are the 10 best     foods, that will make you happy, and keep you healthy: 1                Swiss Chard This little-used vegetable contains a lot of magnesium. Magnesium is a nutrient that is a vital part of the biochemical reactions that increase energy levels in the human body. A study in 2009 in the “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry” discovered that lower magnesium levels were associated with higher depression scores. 2                       Blue Potatoes        Blue Potatoes aren’t exactly a commonplace produce to find in a grocery store. However, they have powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins; anthocyanins provide neuro-protective qualities, like
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Eat your way to a facelift: Watercress is the latest wonder food in battle against ageing

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  Study showed 10 out of 11 females experienced visible improvements to their skin 7 out of 11 saw an improvement in their wrinkles Watercress  contains more vitamin C than oranges, four times more beta-carotene and vitamin A than apples, tomatoes and broccoli By  BIANCA LONDON FOR MAILONLINE If you want to roll back the years, forget expensive lotions and potions and instead reach for something more natural (and cheap): a bag of watercress.  The old adage of beauty coming from within has been borne out by a new study in which 10 out of 11 female volunteers experienced visible improvements to their skin after just four weeks of adding one bag of watercress a day to their diet. One woman even managed to reduce her facial wrinkles by an incredible 39 per cent.  Forget expensive creams, a recent study shows that adding one bag of watercress a day to your diet can improve your skin tone and reduce wrinkles The women, who ranged in age from 23 to 58, began the trial by having their faces ph
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What is the most nutritious vegetable you can buy

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  We all know that Americans should be eating more fruits and vegetables. But there’s a big difference between eating a handful of carrots or a tangerine, and munching on some leafy greens.  The CDC recently ranked  47 of America’s most common fruits and vegetables, and 41 out of 47 tested were determined to be “powerhouse” sources of nutrition.  Each of the fruits and vegetables were analyzed on a scale that measures the amount of fiber, protein, potassium, and vitamins.  But Mason jar, Mason jar on the wall, who is the fairest (and most nutritious) vegetable of them all? As it turns out, the answer is, “all of the vegetables that are green and leafy.” Here are the most nutrient dense vegetables, according to the CDC. 1. Watercress iStock With a nutrient density score of 100, watercress ranks as the most nutritious vegetable to eat. This small, peppery green is a great addition to salads and makes a wonderful tea sandwich. 2. Chinese Cabbage iStock Chinese cabbage, or bok choy, is mor
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Alovera and its Benefits

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  Contains healthful plant compounds.   Antioxidant and antibacterial properties. ... Accelerates the healing of burns. ... Reduces dental plaque. ... Helps treat canker sores. ... Reduces constipation. ... May improve skin and prevent wrinkles. ... Lowers blood sugar levels. ALOE VERA  gel is widely known to relieve  sunburn and help heal wounds. But did you know that your favorite potted plant can be used for much more than sunburn relief and household decor? The succulent has a long history of being used for medicinal purposes, dating back to ancient Egypt. The plant is native to North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Canary Islands. Today, aloe vera is grown in tropical climates worldwide. From relieving  heart burn to potentially slowing the spread of  breast cancer researchers are just beginning to unlock the benefits of this universal plant and its many byproducts. Heartburn relief  (GERD) Gastro esophageal reflux disease  is a digestive disorder that often results in heartburn.
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Everything you didn't know about carrots

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  Everything you didn't know about carrots iStock Next Everybody knows about carrots, right? They're sweet. They're crunchy. And bunnies just love them. Nothing to learn, right? Then tell us: When is carrot season? Spring, right? No, wait, winter. And about those carrot tops: They're poisonous. Or are they delicious? Looks like a Q&A is needed after all. Let's start. 1. When is carrot season? iStock Carrots are sold year-round, but that doesn't mean they don't have a season like ramps or asparagus. In fact, carrots are so seasonal they have two seasons: They're planted when the ground begins to soften in early spring (for a late-spring harvest), and planted again in late summer (for a fall harvest). Fall carrots are often cellared for longterm winter storage (or even left in the ground, covered with mulch, and pulled through the winter in more temperate climates), which is why they're one of the few vegetables you'll find at a middle-of-winte
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Bitter Gourd versus Bitter melon

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 Bitter Melon Nutrition Information And Facts Bitter melon is one of the best vegetable-fruit that helps improve diabetic and toxemia conditions. he bitter melon (also known as bitter gourd) looks like a cucumber but with ugly gourd-like bumps all over it. As the name implies, this vegetable is a melon that is bitter.  There are two varieties of this vegetable:  One grows to about 20 cm long, is oblong and pale green in color.  The other is the smaller variety, less than 10 cm long, oval and has a darker green color. Both varieties have seeds that are white when unripe and that turn red when they are ripe.  The vegetable-fruit turn reddish-orange when ripe and becomes even more bitter. Bitter gourd thrives in hot and humid climates, so are commonly found in Asian countries and South America. Westerners may not be so used to bitter melons, so may find them more difficult to consume.  But if you can generally take bitter taste, you may be able to take this too.  Try it, at least for all
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