Fruits & Veggies
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Is Fruit Juice Good for You?
Which is better, juicing or blending fruits? Which offers more benefits? Chewing a whole apple, apple sauce, or apple juice? A study revealed that juices that had been prepared by blending whole fruits had stronger antioxidant activities and contained larger amounts of phenolic compounds than…
Read MoreRolled Eggplant
Eggplants are nutrient-dense vegetables containing considerable amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Its purple skin contains anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. Eggplants have certain polyphenols which help to lower elevated blood glucose. Test tube studies suggest that eggplant has cancer-fighting compounds. Enjoy this recipe dish by Sarai Rodriquez. Ingredients:…
Read MoreGreen Power: Foods for the Future Health
Green vegetables are literally a gold mine of nutrients and phytochemicals. So why does the average American eat green leafy vegetables only once or twice a week? Why are cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnip greens, arugula, and collards rarely seen at the American dinner table?…
Read MoreBerries as Disease Fighters
If you have or (are at risk for developing) diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or dementia, frequent consumption of berries may improve your health. Here’s why!
Read MoreCitrus Boosts Your Health
Hippocrates’ counsel, “Let food be your medicine,” offers much wisdom to us today. Besides providing a liberal supply of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, what other medicinal value do citrus fruits offer?
Read MoreCould What You Don’t Know About Tomatoes Hurt You?
Tomatoes Reduce Obesity-Related Risks Obesity is characterized by low-grade inflammation that fuels chronic disease. Tomatoes reduce at least three pro-inflammatory agents even in obesity.…
Read MoreBerries Help Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
Frequent consumption of berries will improve your health if you have diabetes or atherosclerosis, as well as decrease your risk for developing these illnesses. Here’s why.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Red Foods
Could eating more red foods prolong your longevity? They could if you regularly consume plant foods of these brilliant colors. Red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and pomegranates contain the cancer-fighting phytochemical known as ellagic acid. Ellagic acid helps to protect the breast, esophagus,…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Green Foods
Because green foods are so nutrient-dense and phytochemical rich, they provide us with many benefits if we consume them frequently. Because of their high magnesium content and low glycemic index, green leafy vegetables are valuable for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome.
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