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Beet it!

22 Jul

The miracle vegetable

By Alya Alyssa kattan

Beets anyone!  Before you answer that, let me just tell you that this miracle food is rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals and fights all kinds of aliments from cancer, birth defects, vision problems, asthma, heart disease, etc… You name it, beets fights it.

This vegetable should be eaten often.  It is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus.  It is also is a source of beneficial flavonoids called anthycyanins. Continue reading 

Gorgeous Skin Salad

13 Jun

By Alya Alyssa Kattan

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Who hasn’t heard the saying, “you are what you eat.”  We all know that eating bad is bad for our health but did you know that it can effect the condition of your skin as well!  When you eat lots of junk, your skin is one of the first places it will be noticed. Your skin needs the necessary vitamins and minerals for collagen production, wrinkle prevention, moisture, and a healthy glow.  The recipe below is a good source of protein, vitamins A, K, C, B6, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Fiber.  Here is to radiant skin! Continue reading 

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