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  Can nuns be celebrities? Have you ever heard of these famous religious sisters? Hint: you may have seen them on TV! Just learned about Mother Dolores Hart! She used to be an actress and made headlines for being the first person to kiss Elvis on film, but during her role in the movie “Francis of Assisi” she had a deep calling to become a nun! What an amazing story. Who says that nuns can’t simultaneously strive for authentic holiness AND use their God-given talents in the public eye? Sr. Cristina Scuccia Sr. Cristina Scuccia has a talent for music. An Italian Ursuline nun, she possesses such an incredible voice that she took to the stage in 2014, winning that year’s season of The Voice: Italy. During the show’s finale, after learning that she had won, Sr. Cristina led the entire arena in the Our Father, on live television. Her victory granted her a record deal with Universal Music Group. She will continue to touch many hearts through her musical talent and her life witn...

  Can pineapple aid digestion?  Find out here Besides being a really tasty tropical fruit, pineapple has many benefits, too. Most importantly, it aids digestion. In an Instagram video, celebrity nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel shared how an enzyme found in this fruit can help in digestion. The enzyme is bromelain which also helps with a lot of digestive issues, she said. This enzyme breaks down protein molecules into amino acids and small peptides, which can be absorbed easily across the small intestine, according to  Healthline. Pineapple can also help boost immunity. It is rich in vitamin C, which works as a “great antioxidant and anti-inflammatory”, she added. Pineapple also contains vitamin A, vitamin K, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. Not just the fruit, the tough peel of the fruit is also loaded with benefits. Besides containing bromelain and vitamin C, the peel is known to be teeth and bone strengthener since it is rich in manganese.  Here’s how you ...