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A bowl of creamy Mediterranean butternut soup made with pumpkin, split red lentils, carrots, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and free-range chicken stock.

The Tastiest and Healthiest Butternut Soup Ever

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Here are answers to some of the most common questions about making, storing and serving this healthy butternut soup. 💡Tip Looking for more healthy recipes? Browse the Meal Prep, Recipes, Nutrition section on FitFunFusion for more wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meals, soups and easy recipes that complement an active lifestyle. Disclaimer Nutritional information is […]

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Healthy Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup

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This healthy pumpkin and red lentil soup is smooth, nutritious, fibre-rich and easy to prepare. A delicious Mediterranean-style soup perfect for healthy living and wellness.

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National Garlic Day (19 April) – Health Benefits, Mediterranean Diet & Easy Garlic Recipe

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National Garlic Day, celebrated on 19 April, honours one of the world’s oldest and most widely used ingredients. Garlic has been valued for thousands of years—not only for its flavour but also for its powerful medicinal properties. 💪 Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic is often considered a natural “superfood.” Key benefits include: Regular consumption of

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National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day – 30 September

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Intro National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day is celebrated annually on the 30th September. This day is dedicated to honouring the health benefits and culinary versatility of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), which is a high-quality, minimally processed oil known for its high antioxidant and healthy fat content. Why Celebrate Health Benefits: EVOO is rich

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Foods That May Help Prevent Dementia

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Note: This article first appeared on WebMD. WebMD is the leading health publisher in the United States with over 230 million page views per month. The MIND Diet This is a combination of two diets that have well-known health benefits — Mediterranean and DASH. It’s designed to prevent or slow brain decline. Early studies show

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Countries with the Best Diets in the World

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Intro A recent study found that poor diet was killing more people globally than tobacco. In fact, this same study stated that 1 in 5 early deaths could have been prevented with a better diet. Importantly, this research pointed out how it is the foods that we don’t eat that are shortening our life expectancy.

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Valencia – Healthiest City in the World and European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022

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Valencia – Healthiest City in the World and European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 Kudos to Valencia👍👌👏. Valencia (Spain) and Bordeaux (France) have been selected as the winners of the EU’s 2022 European Capital of Smart Tourism. Moreover, Valencia has also been named Healthiest City in the World by money.co.uk crowned consecutively for a second year. The average

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The Many Health Benefits of Basmati Rice

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Basmati rice, the “queen of perfumed rice” is super tasty, nutritious and a staple of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Having Basmati rice regularly has many health benefits including reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. White rice and particularly white basmati rice provides athletes and fitness enthusiasts energy for intense workout sessions and the ability