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Caroline Helbig – Cycling France’s Brittany and Normandy coasts: Top 10 highlights

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Fun-loving, renowned Canadian Blogger Caroline Helbig takes the reader on yet another fascinating travel experience this time on a 732 km (455 mile) cycling adventure through France’s Brittany and Normandy coasts. Read on… Caroline Helbig Last September, Mike and I cycled in coastal Brittany and Normandy. Our 732 km (455 mile) independent journey took us …

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Do You Get Enough Iron?

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1/11 Why You Need Iron Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make two proteins: hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin helps your red blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Myoglobin brings oxygen to your muscles. Iron is also important in making hormones, as well as tendons, ligaments, …

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How Long Food Lasts in the Fridge

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1/17 The Sniff Test This is safer than tasting something to decide if it’s past its prime, but it’s not foolproof. Not all germs make food smell or taste bad. It’s best to label and date food in your fridge and freezer so you know how long you’ve had it. If there’s any question, toss it: …

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16 Foods that Boost your Immune System

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1/17 Elderberry It’s an old folk remedy. This fruit is loaded with nutrients called antioxidants, and it may help fight inflammation. In some lab studies, an extract from the berries appears to block flu viruses. But scientists caution that more study is needed. You definitely still need to get a yearly flu vaccination! 2/17 Button …

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A, B, C, D, E, and Omega-3: What’s Missing From Your Diet?

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Are You Getting What You Need? Tired, dry skin, or fighting a cold again? If you feel like something is a little off, you may lack some key vitamins or minerals. They help your cells and organs work the way they should and boost your immune system, among other things. Usually, the best way to …

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Foods to Help Erectile Dysfunction

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1/13 Can Food Affect Your Penis? We know pills, pumps, and surgeries work for erectile dysfunction, but what about food? Are there things you can eat that can help with ED? There are reasons to think there may be, even if more evidence is needed to confirm the potential of the following foods. 2/13 Watermelon …

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Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone

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Find out what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle. 1/12 Add Zing to Your Meals Onions and garlic are your allies in the kitchen and in the bedroom. They help you make more and better sperm. Both raise levels of a hormone that triggers your body to …

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Best and Worst Seafood Dishes For Your Health

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Seafood seems like a healthy choice. But the way it’s cooked makes a difference. Find out about the best and worst seafood dishes for your health. 1/16 What Makes the Difference? You’ll want to consider what’s in the dish, how it was cooked, freshness, and the type of fish. There are lots of good choices, …

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What’s Missing From Your Diet?

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A, B, C, D, E, and Omega-3: What’s Missing From Your Diet? If you feel like something is a little off, but you’re not sure exactly what, you may not be getting enough of some key vitamins or minerals. Depending on what’s going on, there might be a food (or supplement) for that. 1/15 Are …

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10 Foods That Are Good for Your Eyes

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1/11 Raw Red Peppers Bell peppers give you the most vitamin C per calorie. That’s good for the blood vessels in your eyes, and science suggests it could lower your risk of getting cataracts. It’s found in many vegetables and fruits, including bok choy, cauliflower, papayas, and strawberries. Heat will break down vitamin C, …

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