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sunflower seeds 🌻

they are less crunchy than other types of seeds for example chia or sesame seeds. this makes them great to add to food to enhance other flavors. 🌱⁠

try using them for homemade muesli or energy bars and you will have a great, tasty snack. ⁠

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pumpkin seeds 🎃

pumpkin seeds, obviously coming from pumpkins, are native to mexico as well as north, south and central america. the word “pepita” is consistent with this heritage, since in mexico the spanish phrase “pepita the calabaza” means “little seed of squash”.

find out more here!

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tofu 🇨🇳

tofu has been linked to breast cancer prevention in women and prostate cancer prevention in men, lower cholesterol, a reduction of blood sugar levels and bone loss in elderly people, and decreased symptoms of menopause in women.⁠

try it out! there are endless recipes out there! 😋⁠

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avocado 🥑

avocados are often used as a tastemaker in salads but they are much more versatile than that! as their neutral taste makes them compatible with both savory as well as sweet foods you can use them instead of butter on your bread, put them in smoothies to up your vitamin absorption or even bake with them for more moisture or use them for ice cream. find out more!

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