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Here are 6 health benefits of rutabaga, a root vegetable of the brassica family that is a cross between turnip and cabbage.

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8 Health Benefits of Apricots

July 27, 2012August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Apricots are small, golden orange fruits known for the velvety texture of their skin. Their cultivation goes back to ancient times and spans several continents. Here are 8 health benefits of the apricot:

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10 Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables

July 26, 2012August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Few foods provide the broad, multi-body system support as cruciferous vegetables. The name “cruciferous” was originally named for the four equal-sized petals on the vegetables flowers, which form a cross-like shape. However, most scientists now prefer the term “brassica vegetables,” which comes from the scientific, Latin name of the cabbage family of vegetables, Brassicaceae.

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Avocados and Cancer

September 21, 2011July 12, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Studies have found that avocado consumption may help to prevent and treat several different types of cancer.

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Nutrition in an Avocado

September 15, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Avocados contain over 20 essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Here’s a breakdown of the nutrition in an avocado.

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9 Health Benefits of Kidney Beans

July 15, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Kidney beans are a popular food all over the world due to their savory texture and ability to absorb flavors. Here are nine health benefits of kidney beans that may make you want to include them in your diet on a regular basis.

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6 Health Benefits of Kiwis

July 14, 2011August 5, 2015 hdiaries 0 Comment

Containing more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange, the kiwi is a small fruit that packs a wallop of nutrition. Here are six important health benefits of kiwis.