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Health
EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
A cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, EVOO alone can give you everything you need for a long and satisfying life. With its ben- efits unmatched, it’s one of the healthiest oils we can consume, that is used for dietary tastes and anti-aging intentions. There are over 16 health benefits associated with olive oil. Some of its key benefits include protection against heart disease, insulin resistance, hyper- tension and boosts anti-aging properties in hair, skin and nails.
TOMATOES
Known as an anti-aging ‘super food’, tomatoes deserve a place in the diet of anyone seeking to keep glowing, healthy skin. This veg- etable is key in preventing age-re- lated diseases like osteoporosis, and even cancer. This fruit is also beneficial for skin health, as it of- fers added protection against sun- burns.
BEANS
The best meals are paired with filling and delicious beans. Beans are a staple for the diets of Africans and Diasporans. They are an essential protein that has amino acids, which are the pro- tein-building blocks the body uses to heal and to make new tissues, such as bone, muscle, hair, skin, and blood.
BERRIES
Nature’s candy, eating berries rewards you with sweetness in your mouth and benefits for the body. Making berries part of your regular diet sharpens the mind – protecting against dementia. Berries also have the power to pre- vent cancer and Parkinson’s dis- ease, manage or prevent diabetes, reduce inflammation, promote a healthy gut and help you lose or maintain weight.
DARK CHOCOLATE
Chocolate doesn’t get the re- spect it deserves, specifically dark chocolate. Don’t sleep on the hid- den benefits of chocolate that in- clude improving mood, athletic function, being a powerful source of antioxidants – boosting the im- mune system, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure. It protects the skin against the sun, providing protection against heart disease amongst other benefits.
GREEN TEA
If you’ve been sleeping on the benefits of herbal teas, then it’s time to wake up and taste and smell the healing properties of drinking herbal tea. Green tea, specifically, has anti-aging skin effects when applied topi- cally or consumed orally. Those who drink green tea regularly will enjoy benefits related to brain, bone, skin and heart health.
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