Brazil Nuts' Superpower
Bring in the new year by starting a new habit that will benefit your health. It's not even a hard one, so you can actually keep this year's resolution! Just eat one Brazil nut every day (but not more than that) to ensure that you are taking in enough selenium in your diet. This powerful nutrient is an essential mineral found to have a profound effect on our health! It's critical in protecting us from toxins and fighting diseases.
Peppers-a-Plenty: Chili and Sweet
Chili (hot) and sweet peppers are both loaded with nutrition. Chili peppers are rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet extremely low in calories (20 calories in 3/4 cup chopped fresh hot pepper). Serrano peppers are amazingly high in anti-inflammatory properties as well.