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Simple, Delicious Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is a soup made with tomatoes as the primary ingredient. It may be served hot or cold in a bowl, and may be made in a variety of ways. It may be smooth in texture, and there are also recipes which include chunks of tomato, cream (coconut milk) and chicken/vegetable stock. Despite the popularity of tomatoes, it was only 200 years ago that they were thought to be…

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Health

Which is Healthier: Raw vs. Steamed?

Which is Healthier: Raw vs. Steamed? Have you always wondered how to prepare vegetables in order to maximize their nutritional content? There’s no easy answer, since cooking powers up the nutrients in some vegetables—and does the exact opposite in others. Asparagus    Eat: Cooked Steaming that asparagus ignites its cancer-fighting potential. Red peppers   Eat: Raw Their vitamin C breaks down when roasted, fried, or grilled above 375 degrees. Tomatoes   Eat:…

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