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Mangos used to be hard to find in your local grocery store, but now they're available year round. That's good to know because they’re so tasty. But, mangos are more than delicious; they're also goo...

Cauliflower is one of the cruciferous family of veggies and is related to broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale. Although it doesn't have the deep green pigment shared by other cruciferous veggies, i...

If you’re feeling a bit grumpy, adding specific foods to your diet might help improve your mood: Treat yourself to a tiny bit of chocolate. Chocolate is rich in antioxidants and studies show it ...

Drinking a cup or two of coffee is a common way to get your energy going in the morning. That’s because it’s high in caffeine, which is a fairly powerful stimulant. Coffee may not make you smarter ...

Olive oil is an essential component of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to heart health and longevity. Olive oil lowers cholesterol, apparently due to compounds other than the monounsa...

Yogurt has been touted as a health food for a number of years because it's an excellent source of calcium and protein so it’s good for strong bones and healthy muscles.  Yogurt also contains benef...

Eggs are rich in nutrients, including protein that helps you build strong muscles. In fact, one egg contains about six grams of protein. Eggs also contain choline, which is necessary for healthy ce...

One kiwifruit has more vitamin C than you need for a whole day. Vitamin C is essential for immune system function, normal wound healing, and for maintaining healthy connective tissue.  Kiwifruits ...

Carrots are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants that are good for your health, and it's possible that eating carrots may help to prevent cancer due to a special antioxidants such as ...