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Almond Butter is a good source of magnesium, fiber, calcium, protein, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and Vitamin E. It is also rich in monounsaturated fat which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by reducing the total cholesterol levels, particularly the LDL level (bad cholesterol). Almond butter is also a good source of plant sterols such as beta-sitosterol that prevents and alleviates the symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH). It helps control blood pressure and blood cholesterol level. It is rich in anti-oxidants that fights premature aging and also damages caused by free radicals. It also help in losing weight because of its fiber contents. It makes you feel fuller for a longer period and helps curb cravings.

Calcium, a mineral vital to the human body, Calcium is necessary for many bodily functions, such as muscle contraction, and proper heart function.

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Flax seed is rich in alpha linolenic acids that offer numerous health benefits to mankind. In fact, flax seed has actually become our modern miracle food considering the fact that it helps in lowering total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels in the body and also helps us reduce blood triglyceride and blood pressure. Given the amount of stress associated with urban living, people have become susceptible to a wide range of health problems that include diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. In addition, flax seed plays a major role in minimizing the risk of heart attack, since it keeps the platelets from becoming sticky. Flax seeds also have a high content of lignan, a type of phytoestrogen (antioxidant) that helps in cancer prevention, particularly breast cancer.

Iron is one of the most commonly available chemical elements which are used in the form of metal. When in the presence of oxygen and moisture, iron gets oxidized very easily. Therefore it is never available on the surface of earth. Iron is a metal whose properties can be changed by mixing it with the various other metals. Humans need iron as a daily dietary substance. There are a number of supplements available in market which provides the daily required dose of iron. But the best way to consume iron is by eating the food that is rich in iron. Fish, poultry, beans, lentils, leafy vegetables are some of food items that are a good source of iron. Although, research shows that it is easier to digest the iron found in meat and meat products than the vegetables.

Organic Brown Rice is unpolished rice wherein only the outermost layer or hull of the grain is removed. This enables the retention of nutritious minerals. The aleurone of the grain is stripped off when the grains are polished to become white rice, thus, diminishing its nutritional value. Organic brown rice is rich in Thiamine, vitamin 6, vitamin K, Niacine, Calcium, Iron, Fat, protein, phosphorus and calories. It also contains all of the dietary fibers and essential fatty acids. It provides carbohydrates that may be used by the body for energy. It helps control blood sugar and cholesterol level. It consists of starch that is easily digested which will benefit the stomach and intestines and enables the quick absorption of nutrients in the body.

Quinoa is a crop that provides edible seeds. It is neither a real cereal nor grass and hence is referred to as a pseudo cereal. The Quinoa leaves are also frequently eaten like how spinach and beets are consumed. This plant has rich protein content. It is considered a good source of proteins and nutrition for vegans and vegetarians. Unlike other protein rich food, the Quinoa contains a healthy balance of essential amino acids which are right for the human body. It is also rich in magnesium, phosphorous, iron and is highly fibrous. As it is gluten-free, it is digested easily by the body.

Raisins are derived from dried grapes. It has many health benefits. It contains fiber that helps relieve constipation. Raisins are rich in fructose and glucose that provides energy, and also help in gaining weight particularly bodybuilders who want to gain weight without the cholesterol. Also helps managing acidosis, or the high level of acidity of the blood which may cause toxicity, hair loss, arthritis, heart disease, gout, tumor, or even cancer. Raisins are also rich in iron that treats anemia, and helps the body in blood formation. It also contains arginine amino acid that aids in treating erectile problems and increase the libido particularly in men. Raisins also contain Vitamin A that protects the eyes from free radical damages.

Sesame Seeds, also called Sesamun indicum, are a supply of magnesium, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorous, zinc and dietary fiber. Sesame seeds also contain two unique substances: sesamin and sesamolin, which are beneficial fibers called lignans that increase vitamin E in the body. Sesamin has also been found to protect the liver from oxidative damage.

Vitamin A is a vitamin is needed by the retina of our eye in the form of a specific metabolite, the light-absorbing molecule retinal. This molecule is absolutely necessary for both scotopic and color vision. It also palys an important role in mainating body health, such as skin health, bone metabolism and immune function. Vitamin A is also commercially produced and administered as esters such as retinyl acetate commonly called Vitamin A acetate. Its defeciency can cause blindness. Some other problems include impaired immunity, keratosis pilaris and squamous metaplasia of the epithelium lining the upper respiratory passages and urinary bladder to a keratinized epithelium.

Vitamin C- The essential nutrient L-ascorbic acid, or rather Vitamin C, is necessary for a wide plethora of metabolic reactions in almost all living beings. In humans, Vitamin C is vital in the collagen synthesis. While most beings are able to make it internally, apes and humans cannot. Interestingly enough, while widely promoted as the best dietary source of Vitamin C, Oranges are dwarfed by the Kakadu plum, which has sixty times the amount. Prominent are rose hips, blackcurrant, red peppers, parsley, the kiwifruit, broccoli, redcurrant, several berries including strawberries and raspberries, as well as more exotic fruits and vegetables like Camu Camu, acerola, seabuckthorn, Indian gooseberry, jujube, guava and baobab. Tomatoes, while very popular Vitamin C source in the US, are very low on the Vitamin C scale.