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Nutritionally speaking, sweet potatoes are pretty super
In the world of superfoods, the humble sweet potato is pretty super. It is packed with so many nutrients that some publications have declared this tuber one of the world’s healthiest foods. If that billing seems far-fetched, consider this: Sweet…
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a … superfood?
When you read the word superfood, what image pops into your mind? A sweet potato with a cape? Expensive and exotic fruits that are seemingly impossible to find? Both images could be true, because there is no scientifically accepted definition…
Chia seeds: Not just your grass-haired pet anymore
The upswing of “super-foods” has been shown in virtually every diet and nutrition article as of late. You may remember chia as those funny figurines with grass-like hair; however, chia seeds have now become a trendy addition to a nutritious,…
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