Many people stay away from bitter melon because of its bitter taste. It is also known as bitter gourd, Goya, Balsam Pear and Karela. What you may not know is that despite its horrible taste, it is a food that is packed with loads of goodness. It can be prepared in many ways, including stuffed, … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Eat More Bitter Melon
What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein?
Source: What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein? by Dr. Edward Group Although many proteins are animal or dairy based, alternative, vegetable based sources of protein exist for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, or otherwise restricted diets. Some of these include pea protein, hemp protein, and even strawberry protein. One of the best forms is a … Continue reading What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein?
Strawberries: The Superfruit that Lowers Bad Cholesterol and Promotes Good Health
The October issue of Nutrition Journal contains a study that reveals the cholesterol-lowering power of strawberries. Women with at least three features of metabolic syndrome were given a daily beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder. Following the four-week testing period, total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels dropped an average of five and six percent, respectively, and … Continue reading Strawberries: The Superfruit that Lowers Bad Cholesterol and Promotes Good Health
Blackberries – The Little Black Dress of Foods!
Blackberries do not always get the same amount of press as strawberries or blueberries, do, but if you are serious about a healthy, detoxifying diet, they are definitely a food that you should consider adding to the bill of fare. Learn more about these amazing little fruits below. They truly are the little black dress … Continue reading Blackberries – The Little Black Dress of Foods!
Chia is an Ancient Superfood Treasure
Sustaining a healthy lifestyle is often a challenging feat. Since most convenience foods seem to typify the antonym of health, extra effort is required to strategically map out nutritionally-rich preparations that integrate well within a busy lifestyle; to the health enthusiast this is part and parcel of the daily health regimen. Yet everyone knows that … Continue reading Chia is an Ancient Superfood Treasure
Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Source: Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants by Dr. Edward Group Chalk up another win for organic whole foods. New research has found that organic food contains more antioxidants than conventionally-grown food and may be one of the most potent ways to fight aging, reduce oxidative stress, and support energy. Organic Food Contains More Antioxidants … Continue reading Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Incredibly Nutritious Fruit – Durian
“The King of Fruits”, the nickname for durian fruit, is not a coincidence. Durian fruit is incredibly nutritious in comparison with most other fruits. Growing in tropical parts of the world, this fruit can mainly be found in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Taste It has a rather distinguished flavor like no other tropical fruits we … Continue reading Incredibly Nutritious Fruit – Durian
Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride?
Source: Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride? by Dr. Edward Group Chocolate has gotten a bad wrap when it comes to dental health, and probably for good reason. Most chocolate sold today is not chocolate at all; in fact, the majority of chocolate sold and consumed is nothing more than sugar, dairy, and a tiny amount … Continue reading Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride?
Avocado seed: a superfood for your health
Avocados . . . just the word can bring the memory of that soft, green and oh so healthy fruit that tastes like a vegetable. The unique nutritional benefits of the plant are enormous; AuthorityNutrition.com reports that avocados “contain lots of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as B-vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin E … Continue reading Avocado seed: a superfood for your health
Pomegranates reduce brain inflammation, helping protect against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neurological disease
New research conducted by the University of Huddersfield, a public university located in West Yorkshire, England, suggests that a chemical compound found in pomegranates can slow degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia occur when brain cells become inflamed, causing them to lose their ability to function and communicate. The … Continue reading Pomegranates reduce brain inflammation, helping protect against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neurological disease
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