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Not only does eating healthy help thin your waistline, but eating certain foods that are packed with necessary vitamins and minerals can offer many health benefits. According to David Grotto, RD, LDN, there are 5 foods that can give your health the extra boost that it needs

1.Organic strawberries are a great fruit full of vitamin C that can help protect your skin. One cup of organic strawberries provides 160% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. The vitamin C helps the body to produce collagen, which creates firmness and elasticity of the skin. Vitamin C can also help prevent premature aging and can lessen the effects the sun has on the skin.

2.Organic cherries or pure organic cherry juice can help reduce muscle pain in the body because of the ellagic acid found in cherries. The ellagic acid works as an anti-inflammatory which can decrease muscle soreness. Eating one cup of organic cherries can be a good natural way to eliminate some body aches and pains.

3.When most people think of foods that improve vision, carrots generally come to mind, however, the beta-carotene found in organic spinach is much higher than the amount in carrots. The beta-carotene compound is known as a cornea-protecting vitamin A that helps maintain a healthy eye.

4.Organic oats contain a circulation-boosting amino acid called arginine that helps increase the blood flow within the body. Better blood flow has been correlated with lower cholesterol as well as an increased libido. Oatmeal in the morning is a great way to start off your day and help get the blood circulation going for the day.

5.Organic cinnamon is a great tasting spice to add to many of your daily foods that actually kills bacteria that has grown on your tongue and in the back of your mouth. The bacteria build up is what causes bad breath. Other spices that can be used for the same reason are basil, wasabi, and cilantro.

By just adding these delicious organic foods into your daily diet, you will begin to reap the benefits that go along with the great taste. If tasty foods can benefit your health and your well being, why not take advantage of it.

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Everyone at some point gets plagued by the inevitable sweet tooth. All you want to eat is warm cookies, ice cream, or even a bag of candy. Although you may think the only way to get rid of the sweet tooth is to satisfy it by actually eating those sugary delectables, there are actually a few alternatives you can try that are a little bit healthier.

Fruits: One of the best ways to get rid of a sugar craving is to treat it with the natural sugars in organic fruits. The sugars in fruits are not only good for you, but will also help you get in your daily needed fruit intake. The natural sweetness of organic berries or apples should be enough to cure the craving, if not, try adding a sprinkle or organic raw sugar or cinnamon.

Drinks: If you are craving some sort of liquid sugar, do not reach for the soda or the liquor cabinet, try to reach for a nice organic tea or a refreshing glass of organic juice, but only if it is 100%. You can get more flavoring to satisfy your taste buds by choosing a flavored tea and the tea can be served either hot or cold, depending on your preference. For the juice, the best way to make sure it is 100% is to make it yourself. If you have the luxury of a juicer, take advantage of it in times of need like this.

Stevia: Instead of adding sugar to make something sweeter, add a little bit of organic stevia to your food or drink. Stevia is a calorie free alternative to sugar that can be as much as thirty times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is an extract from a sweet leaved plant.

Instead of going straight for the bad, try to be a little more health conscious when curing that sweet tooth. You never know, these cures might be even more satisfying than the high calorie fatty sugar foods.

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Sources:
“3 Options to cure your sweet tooth”. Guiding Stars. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.guidingstars.com/healthy-tips/3-options-to-cure-your-sweet-tooth/.
“What are some natural alternatives to sugar?”. Wisegeek. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-natural-alternatives-to-sugar.htm.