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Yummy in my Tummy – Mango, Lime and Cranberry Green Monster Smoothie

03.26.12
Yummy in my Tummy – Mango, Lime and Cranberry Green Monster Smoothie

Yes, it looks yucky and honestly the smell isn’t the greatest, but it tastes yummy and it’s good for you! The Green Monster Smoothie contains vitamins galore! Vitamins A, C, potassium, fiber, folate, lutein, magnesium, calcium and an added double scoop of protein are helping me become a lean, mean fighting machine with this bright green power drink! Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Final Result: Have you tried a Green Monster Smoothie? Do you like it? Do you have a smoothie recipe to share?

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Eat More Tomatoes and Boost Your Body’s Natural Fighting Power

01.16.10
Eat More Tomatoes and Boost Your Body’s Natural Fighting Power

Lycopene in tomatoes has been the subject of numerous studies the last several years. Lycopene has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. The antioxidant function of lycopene has been linked in human research in the protection of DNA inside of white blood cells. Prevention of heart disease has been shown to be another antioxidant role played by lycopene. Lycopene from tomatoes has been repeatedly studied in humans and found to be protective against a growing list of cancers. These cancers now include: colorectal, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung and pancreatic cancers. It is very easy to add tomatoes to your diet. My two favorite ways are by using grape tomatoes for healthy snacks and salsa. I hate store purchased salsa, it never tastes the way it does in a restaurant. This is a recipe I found that makes delicious salsa. I Love Salsa Ingredients: 2 fresh jalapeno...

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