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The Sweet Side of Salicylates: Why Plants Make Them and Why We Benefit
Judy Davie - The Food Coach
If you've ever stumbled across an article warning about salicylates in vegetables, you might have wondered whether your favourite salad ingredients are secretly working against you. Don't worry - they're not. In fact, salicylates are one of nature's clever little compounds that do a lot of good, both for plants and for us.
What Are Salicylates, Anyway?
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From BBQs to Beauty Hacks: 10 Things to Do with Watermelon
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After what felt like an endless winter - cold, wet, and dreary - the sunshine is finally back.
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The secret to a good night's sleep might be on your plate
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Do you ever toss and turn at night or wake up feeling like you barely slept? While there are many reasons our sleep can suffer - stress, screens, late-night coffee - what you eat can also play a surprisingly big role.
Recent research has found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables tend to get better quality sleep.
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How Eating More Vegetables Keeps Inflammation at Bay
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