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Don't Go Nuts!

Nuts are packed with nutrients and heart-healthy fats, but n ot all nuts are created equal. Here's a rundown of the best a worst nuts for your health. "So which nuts are the best for your health? A 2004 review in the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide tackled this tough question. Luckily, they concluded, we don't have to pick just one. Mixed nuts, ideally raw and unsalted, provide the best variety of nutrients and antioxidants." See the full article here. Here's a guide to what a healthy portion of nuts looks like . From Livestrong.com

Top Ten Heart Healthy Foods

Here are the top ten foods to keep your heart healthy, according to this article in Health.com , (which also includes recipes). Oats Oily fish Avocado Olive oil Nuts Berries Legumes (beans, peas, lentils) Spinach Flaxseed Soy Read the full article here .

Try Sprouting Beans at Home!

“The process of germination not only produces vitamin C, but also changes the composition of grains and seeds in numerous beneficial ways. Sprouting increases vitamin B content, especially B2, B5, and B6. Carotene increases dramatically-sometimes even eightfold.” Sally Fallon, Nourishing Traditions, Read more here . Here's a list of the 12 most common beans used for sprouting.

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