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The road to freedom is bordered with sunflowers. — Martin Firrell
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The road to freedom is bordered with sunflowers. — Martin Firrell
Hello Fellow Crunchies…what’s your crunchy granola quotient spectrum?
Habits of a Healthy Crunchy Lifestyle — CSA & Farmers Markets
With a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package. They also contain plant compounds known as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidants, 1 which can give your health an added boost
Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.
Pecans are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals such as manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, offering some wonderful health benefits. Pecan nuts contain monounsaturated fats such as oleic acid along with phenolic antioxidants which help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The health benefits of pistachios include a healthy heart, weight management, protection against diabetes and hypertension, and improved digestion. The vitamins, minerals, fats, and protein found in pistachio are all good for health.
Excellent source of biotin and copper. Heart-healthy with same antioxidants as red wine, and protection against gallstones.
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, called anthocyanins, that may help keep memory sharp as you age, and raspberries contain ellagic acid, a compound with anti-cancer properties. All berries are great sources of fiber, a nutrient important for a healthy digestive system, help manage diabetes, keep mental focus, Parkinson prevention, fight cancer, lower blood pressure and more.
Dry fruits like almonds, walnuts, dates, raisins etc. are traditionally known to be a powerhouse of nutrients and provide benefits from heart health to thyroid health.
Pineapple is a powerful anti-inflammatory fruit that is great for your skin, digestion, detoxification, your lymphatic system and your immune system. Bananas provide potassium, B-6 and more healthy benefits.
Sinusitis, common cold prevention, UTI and other health benefits. In addition to their potential uses as an anti-cancer drug, the glucosinolate compounds derived from horseradish (wasabi) are powerful in the fight against cancer. The oil responsible for the pungent taste of horseradish (as well as mustard and wasabi) is called allyl isothiocyanate, or mustard oil. This colorless oil is a known antimicrobial against a wide spectrum of pathogens. The glycoside sinigrin, also found in horseradish, is known to prevent water retention and therefore, makes it a successful diuretic, which can help to prevent kidney and urinary infections.
Healthy Farmhouse Sunflower Seeds, Nuts, Honey, Dark Cocoa, Trail Mix, Dried Berries & Orchard Fruits in a weekly subscription box assortment.
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