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COQ10
> key role in energy production => supplementation supports chronic fatigue, ME & fibromyalgia. > reduced by ageing, drugs (eg. statins),...
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VITAMIN B12
> helps keep blood and nerve cells healthy, helps make DNA and used for energy production. > OCP, metformin, excessive alcohol, PPIs and...
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
> apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made with crushed apples, yeast, and sugar. It contains acetic acid. > kills pathogens - disinfecting,...
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OAT MILK
> Protein - immune response, fluid balance, vision, blood clotting, build and repair cells, and produceshormones, antibodies & enzymes. >...
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WALNUTS
> antioxidants reduce oxidative damage, including that due to bad cholesterol, which leads to heart disease. > polyphenols (especially...
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BROCCOLI
> cruciferous vegetable > rich in vitamin C – supports immune function and skin health. > high amounts of vitamin K1 - important for...
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VITAMIN B3
VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN) > niacin (or vitamin B3) is in most multivitamins, but most people get enough from food (meat, fish, and nuts). >...
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BANANAS
> unripe, green bananas contain lots of resistant starch and pectin (dietary fibre) which feed beneficial gut bacteria. The fibre is...
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MANGANESE
> trace mineral - vital for health - in small amounts. > body stores manganese in the liver, pancreas, bones, kidneys, and brain. > helps...
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CHIA SEEDS
> antioxidants include chlorogenic acid (lowers BP), and caffeic acid (anti-inflammatory). > soluble fibre helps lower bad cholesterol...
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RED WINE
> red wine is made by crushing and fermenting dark-coloured, whole grapes. Grapes are rich in antioxidants, including resveratrol,...
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF DOGS
> regular walking can decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels. > people with borderline hypertension adopted dogs from a shelter =>...
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BOX BREATHING
Box or square breathing, is a technique used when taking slow, deep breaths. It can heighten performance and concentration, reduce stress...
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CHROMIUM
> essential trace mineral > adequate intake for adults is 21-25 μg/day for females and 25-35 μg/day for men. > broccoli, grape juice, red...
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PINEAPPLE
> 1 cup = >88% of your daily recommended vitamin C => immune health, iron absorption, and growth and development. > only known food...
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VITAMIN D
> body produces vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight. > regulates absorption of calcium & phosphorus => important for bones &...
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KIMCHI
> traditional Korean dish made with salted fermented vegetables. > typically contains cabbage and seasonings like sugar, salt, onions,...
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CABBAGE
> antioxidants & flavonoids - red cabbage tends to contain more than green. > lowers “oxidized” LDL, which is linked to hardening of the...
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MAGNESIUM
> cofactor in over 600 biochemical reactions, including [1] converting food into energy, [2] creating new proteins from amino acids, [3]...
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PRE-DIABETES WARNING SIGNS
> serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. >...
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