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Cranberry and its healthy benefits!

Cranberry ? is a small, hard, round, red fruit with a flavor that may be described as both bitter and sour. It is a popular super food that can be consumed in form of sauce or a juice. Cranberry is considered a super food due to its high nutrients and antioxidant content.
They’re also high in anthocyanins. These are the compounds that gives cranberry their dark color and they have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. They also
– Protect against liver disease.
– Improve eyesight ? .
– Improve cardiovascular health.
– Lowers blood pressure.... Read More | Share it now!

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Biotin Benefits

Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is one of the B complex vitamins that helps the body convert food into energy.
The word “Biotin” comes from the ancient Greek words “Biotos” which means Life or sustenance. B vitamins and specifically biotin, help keep your skin, hair, eyes, liver and nervous system healthy.
Biotin is also a crucial nutrient during pregnancy, as it’s important for embryonic growth.... Read More | Share it now!

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Cherry Chocolate Pancake

Ingredients

2 Cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1/2 Cup buttermilk
1 cup milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
20 (apprx.) cherries, defrosted and halved (or you can use fresh)
4-6 ounces milk chocolate, crumbled or just buy chocolate chips. You could use dark chocolate.

Whipped Cream

1 Cup whipping cream
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1) Whip the whipping cream ingredients to make a fresh whip cream. Refrigerate upon completion.... Read More | Share it now!

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Great Smoothies Recipes For a Lovely Weekend!

Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 can coconut milk
1 banana
2/3 c. frozen pineapple
1/3 c. Frozen Mango
1 scoop Protein powder
Pineapple wedge, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine coconut milk, banana, pineapple, mango and protein powder in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and serve.

Super-fruit Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 c. frozen cherries
1 kiwi, peeled and chopped (reserve 2 slices for garnish)
1 c. almond milk
1 tbsp. chia seeds
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with kiwi.

Easy Banana Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
2 small bananas (or 1 large)
1 c. ice
3/4 c. unsweetened almond milk
1/4 c. plain yogurt
1 tbsp. flaxseed
2 tsp. honey
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Sunshine Daydream Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 c. frozen strawberries
1/2 c. frozen peaches
1 c. plain yogurt
1/2 c. coconut water
1 fresh strawberry, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish each with half a strawberry.

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Thai Fried Rice

Fried remains the best thing to do with leftover rice. The slightly dried out rice will absorbed more of the flavors and crisp up slightly as is cooks. Something fresh rice could never do. Rather than soy sauce like a traditional Chinese fried rice would use, Thai fried rice uses fish sauce. A sauce called, prik nam pla, which is fish sauce and Thai red chilis, is used in the dish and served along with it as an additional garnish. Mix the sauce together before prepping the rest of your ingredients to give it time to develop flavor.... Read More | Share it now!

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5-Ingredient Shrimp Stir Fry

This recipe is super versatile and can be suited to whatever your tastes are. Swap the sweet chili garlic sauce for your favorite brand of hoisin, oyster sauce, sweet and sour sauce or pad thai sauce. As long as you stick to the package directions, feel free to sub in any stir-fry friendly noodle your heart desires. The snow peas aren’t mandatory either! Other quick cooking veggies like sliced asparagus or chopped bok choy would shine here as well. Don’t be afraid to go fridge diving for fun things to add!... Read More | Share it now!

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What you should know about CBD Oil!

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a product that’s derived from cannabis. It’s a type of cannabinoid, which are the chemicals naturally found in marijuana plants. Even though it comes from marijuana plants, CBD doesn’t create a “high” effect or any form of intoxication — that’s caused by another cannabinoid, known as THC.... Read More | Share it now!

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Probiotics!

Probiotics are made of good, alive bacteria and/or yeasts that naturally live in your body. You constantly have both good and bad bacteria in your body. When you get an infection, there’s more bad bacteria, knocking your system out of balance. Good bacteria helps eliminate extra bad bacteria, returning the balance.... Read More | Share it now!

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