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What is a sweet potato?

The scientific name of sweet potatoes is Ipomea batatas. This is a starchy root vegetable. Currently, the largest producer of sweet potatoes is North Carolina but it was initially thought to have originated in Central or South America. The tuberous roots of a sweet potato…

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The 3 Tips For Eating In Italy As A Vegetarian

Italians love their meat. There is no doubt about it. Everywhere you look, you will find meat in various forms, from salty prosciutto to juicy meatballs. If you are a vegetarian, you may think that it will be difficult to eat in Italy. The reality…

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Take Good Care of Your Health With These 5 Simple Tips

As the holiday season ends and the new year has started, many of us want to live a healthy life to increase our chances of living longer for the people we love. You can be sure that there will be many people whose new year…

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Meal Planning 101: Healthy Snack Alternatives To Try

Do you have a busy schedule, or you just can’t be bothered to prepare a meal three times a day (and prepare snacks)? If so, meal planning is your answer! Meal prep is excellent since you can learn about portion control, eat healthily, save time…

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This 21 Day Workout Challenge Will Build Serious Strength In Just Weeks;

Exercise is not only about scoring six-pack abs but a lot more than that. We will discuss a 21-day workout challenge designed by trainer Jeanette Jenkin. This workout routine will make you feel energized, capable and strong.  The first and foremost thing about a workout…

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Tips to Ensure Proper Nutrition for Your Toddler

Getting the nutrition right for your growing kid is crucial, especially in the first few early years. What your toddler is getting to eat impacts its growth, health, and development in the short term and later in life. Giving your toddler proper nutrition helps their…

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Things that look like hickeys but aren’t- The perfect hickey’s guide;

Many things look similar to hickeys but aren’t.  One fine day, you wake up from sleep and start getting ready for the office. You take a shower, wear clothes, and while checking out the mirror, you find out a hickey, isn’t that bizarre? You’ll be…

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Week 3 Gastric Sleeve Diet: What You Need to Know

By deciding to have bariatric surgery, you’re making a significant first step toward improved physical and mental health. However, bariatric surgery is only one component of the solution. You’re deciding to reset some of the habits that initially caused you to acquire weight in addition…

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Baby Formulas That Are Safe For Children

Even though it should be obvious that any products for babies are supposed to be 100% safe, the truth is a bit different. The market is flooded with unreliable manufacturers and low-quality baby formula that contains dangerous ingredients that won’t do any good to your…

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What are the benefits of swede vegetables?

Swede, also known as rutabaga falls under the category of Brassica genus plants. The members of this plant are known as cruciferous vegetables. It looks like a turnip hence called Swedish turnip at times. It is brownish-white in color and a common staple of northern…