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7 Reasons Why You Should Eat Cucumbers

Shutterstock 7 Reasons Why You Should Eat Cucumbers By Rachael Link Though commonly thought to be a vegetable, cucumber is actually a fruit. It's high in beneficial nutrients, as well as certain plant compounds and antioxidants that may help treat and even prevent some conditions. Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in  weight loss . This article takes a closer look at some of the top health benefits of eating cucumber. 1. It's High in Nutrients Cucumbers are low in  calories  but high in many important vitamins and minerals. One 11-ounce (300-gram) unpeeled, raw cucumber contains the following ( 1 ): • Calories: 45 • Total fat: 0 grams • Carbs: 11 grams • Protein: 2 grams • Fiber: 2 grams • Vitamin C: 14 percent of the RDI • Vitamin K: 62 percent of the RDI • Magnesium: 10 percent of the RDI • Potassium: 13 percent of the R
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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee

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7 surprising health benefits of coffee You don't have to feel guilty for grabbing another cup when you have this much to gain. by James DeMedeiros and Brittany Smith October 25, 2012 10.59am       I IF YOU'RE CONSTANTLY  resisting down the urge to hit your bloodstream with caffeine, relax. It's really okay to get a steady stream of java—so long as you're stopping at a reasonable time before bed (typically 2 p.m., since coffee has a half-life of 8-10 hours), not swallowing a pot a day, and avoiding syrups and artificial sweeteners (check out these  15 ultra-healthy add-ins  instead). And we're not just saying so because the energy jolt is just  that  good. Coffee also has a slew of health benefits. We’ve compiled a list of, arguably, the 7 best science-backed reasons you should have your coffee—and drink it, too. AD BY GREEN CHEF  You Can Recycle That? With 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging, this meal kit
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Eric Barker: Morning ritual: The 7 Steps that will make you happy all day

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PRODUCTIVITY Morning ritual: The 7 steps that will make you happy all day By Eric Barker May 26, 2017 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email We read a lot about this or that morning ritual that will make you productive. But what about one that makes you happy? Research shows that being happy actually  makes you more productive . So let’s kill two birds with one stone and focus on smiles. What’s the first step? Here’s a little secret: happy mornings don’t start in the morning… 1) Have Something To Look Forward To Happy mornings start  the night before . Make sure before you go to bed you have something to look forward to tomorrow. Research shows anticipation is a  powerful happiness booster . It’s 2 for the price of 1: You get the good thing and you get happy in anticipation of the good thing. Got nothing you’re looking forward to? Schedule lunch with a friend or promise yourself you’ll do something you enjoy. It’s one of the secrets of the happiest p
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