Spongy, flat and dotted with tiny holes, injera is a traditional African flatbread served in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. Injera is served alongside various meat and vegetable stews and is used to scoop up pieces of food with your hands, as well as soak up the sauces part of every Ethiopian and Eritrean meal.
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Also known as country sausage, breakfast sausage is usually made from fresh ground pork. Served in patties or in links, the sausage is often lightly seasoned. It was traditionally a way to make use of “off cuts” or scraps of meat left over from butchering.
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Native to South America, purple potatoes are an increasingly common sight in North American grocery stores. With their rich violet color, purple potatoes can be used like regular potatoes. Indeed, their bright splash of color lends an exotic flair to traditional dishes.
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Gray hair is an inevitable part of the aging process. As you age, your body produces less melanin, the pigment that provides hair color, causing your hair to revert to its natural white color.
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Gray hair can be the result of a nutritional deficiency such as a lack of vitamins B-12 or B-9. However, it is also a result of the natural aging process -- as you get older, your chances of gray hair increase by 10 to 20 percent every 10 years after the age of 30.
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A balanced diet that's rich in essential nutrients can help you have strong, healthy hair. A poor diet can lead to hair loss and weak hair that is dry and brittle. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day for a balanced, healthy diet.
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Carbonated water, sometimes called fizzy water, club soda, mineral water and a variety of other names, is merely drinking water with added carbonation, either from a chemical process, as with seltzer water, or through the introduction of pressurized gas to create bubbles or “fizz.
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The rich flavor, juiciness and tender texture of lamb kidneys adds robustness and depth to a dish. Common uses include chopped up in meat pies as well as quickly sauteed. Inexpensive, lamb kidneys are a good source of protein, although they are high in cholesterol.
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Spirulina is a type of sea vegetable, a microscopic saltwater plant harvested for its health benefits and sold dried as a health supplement in powder or tablet form. Rich in vitamins and protein, spirulina powder contains less filler than tablets do and can be added to smoothies, juices and other foods.
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Decaffeinated coffee allows you to indulge in the rich, dark, nutty and slightly bitter taste of coffee without the worries of caffeine. While caffeine is generally considered safe, too much can lead to anxiety or trouble sleeping.
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Coconut oil is made by extracting oil from mature coconut meat. The oil can then be refined or left as is, in which case it is known as virgin coconut oil. While coconut oil is high in fat, it is also rich in healthy fatty acids, which may have health benefits.
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Psyllium is a soluble fiber produced from the Plantago ovata shrub. When exposed to fluids, the husk — from the outer portion of the seeds of the plant — swells up to create a gel. The powder has a finer texture than the husk, and is more commonly used in capsules.
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