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H2O: Elixir of Health and Vitality
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Chia Seeds: Tiny Powerhouse
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Peach-Spinach Chia Smoothie
Recipe Source: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/peach-spinach-chia-smoothie
Trace Minerals: Essential to a Healthy Body
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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
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Health Benefits of Filtered Water
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