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Shelly Ann

Hi, I am Dr. Shelly Ann, an Educator, Researcher, Certified Nutrition Coach, Author, CEO and Founder of Almonds and Olivez and most importantly, a Health and Wellness Nut! My aim is to impart researched health and wellness information to help you make informed choices as it relates to you and your family's health and overall well-being.

Is White Rice Healthy for You? - Almonds and Olivez

Is White Rice Healthy for You? Especially Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Rice, particularly white rice, reportedly accounts for most of the carbohydrate intake, globally.  This is due to many factors, such as, it is often lower in cost, easily accessible and very simple to prepare.  This grain is also a staple of many countries, especially in Asia (Liu et al. 2018; Fukagawa and

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Benefitsofcoffee - almondsandolivez.com

Is Coffee Good for You? Here are Five (5) Health Benefits Plus Some Cautionary Tales!

TABLE OF CONTENTS I was never a fan of coffee in years past. This was largely due to some of the negative connotations (often unproven) regarding its consumption and overall good health.  However, over the years, it has become a part of my tea or hot beverages lineup in moderate ways. Coffee belongs to the

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Types of cinnamons - almondsandolivez.com

Why You Need to Know About the Types of Cinnamon – Which is Best or Toxic?

TABLE OF CONTENTS Cinnamon is a very popular spice and for many great reasons. One is its nutritional profile which is purported to include reducing blood pressure and blood sugar to cardiovascular health. But are we consuming the right cinnamon? Should we worry about what we purchase when we walk through our favourite grocery isles? 

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Cinnamon Benefits - almondsandolivez.com

Cinnamon – Five (5) ‘Must-Know’ Researched Health Benefits Plus Side Effects!

TABLE OF CONTENTS Cinnamon is a common spice that can really spice up your life, cuisine, and health. This is because research has shown that it has many potent health benefits.  A major benefit of cinnamon is its potential to lower blood glucose levels. It is also known to help with high blood pressure. Two

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Garlic Stirred-Fried String Beans - almondsandolivez.com

Garlic Stirred-Fried String Beans with Chicken – Beans with a Buzz!

TABLE OF CONTENTS String beans or Green Beans (as popular known) are simple-looking vegetables but are packed with nutrients.  These beans usually do not take much time to prepare or taste good. However, sometimes it is good to jazz it up a bit, hence this stirred-fried recipe. Here you can enjoy your string beans with

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