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Health Tips
Avocado
The avocado has been declared the world's most perfect food because of it's many health benefits. Many nutritionists claim that it contains everything a person needs to survive, and it has been found to contribute to the prevention of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes and other health conditions.
Boost your immunity system
During the high flu season, load up on foods that boost your immunity system, like shiitake mushrooms (cooked), ginger, garlic, tumeric, oregano, chlorella and propolis. Read the whole list here.
Cloves
Cloves have one of the highest antioxidant rankings of any spice. Add to winter fruit salads, mulled in wine or cider, and spicy curries.
Be Safe
Excellent tips from the USDA Safe Food Handling in Emergencies.
Ceylon Cinnamon
Real cinnamon is called Ceylon Cinnamon and not this other kind that most of us have been using. Thank you Yassi for this information.
Buy it from my Amazon Store - Cinnamon Sticks or Ground Cinnemon.
Olive Oil News
extravirginity.com is an excellent resource for consumers like myself, who are interested in buying and enjoying the best olive oil on the market. Learn also about mislabeling and fraudulent oils that cheat consumers and undercut honest producers. I am including a link to one of the best olive oils on the market: California Olive Ranch available from Amazon.
Kale
Kale is in season this month and freshest when you buy it from your local Farmer's Market. To learn more about how Kale is so good for us to eat: 7 Reasons Kale is the New Beef.
