Fascinating foodie facts....
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Garlic
Not just reputed to ward off vampires, garlic can act as a natural antiseptic, and may play a role in the maintenance of healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and circulation. As if this wasn't enough, it also appears to play a role in the function of the immune system.
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Turmeric
Widely used in Indian cooking, Turmeric may possess anti-inflammatory properties and is often used in the treatment of arthritis.
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Fats
Far from avoiding all fats, there is one type of fatty acid of which few people get enough. Omega 3 oils are plentiful only in fatty fish and linseeds (flax seeds). They are important for our skin, joints, immune system, hormonal system and brain function.
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Brazil Nuts
An excellent source of selenium, an important anti-aging antioxidant. Selenium is nowadays very low in UK soils.
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Onions
The humble onion is the richest dietary source of a powerful antioxidant called quercetin.
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