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Where to Get Inexpensive Acai
The acai reportedly tastes like a cross between raspberries and chocolate. It has been a diet-staple in South America for years. A recent mention of the super fruit on Oprah had food and drug companies racing to come up with new products. Now, this formerly unheard of super fruit is a multimillion dollar industry. According to health.com, acai products can set you back more or less $40. Acai is to... [Read More]
Superfoods You Need Now
There is no medical or legal definition yet, but super foods, as you might have guessed, are foods packed with large amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and polyphenols. Below are foods that experts consider super.TomatoesTomatoes are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that, studies suggest, protect the skin against harmful UV rays, lower cholesterol, and protect against certain c... [Read More]
10 Best Foods for Your Heart
Making the right food choices can do wonders for your health. The right foods can even help keep your heart healthy and protect it against diseases. Heart disease is one the leading health problems - and also one of the leading causes of death - among adults. To get your heart back in shape, include some or all of the top 10 best foods for your heart (as named by CNN Health), in your diet:OatmealO... [Read More]
Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
Many kids do not seem to like the taste of vegetables, which is why it is so hard to feed veggies to your children. And most of the time, if they do eat vegetables, they do not finish them. It is important for your children to realize the importance and benefits of eating vegetables. Here are some tips to have your children realize they can be "cool" even when it comes to eat... [Read More]
Acai Berry: The Miracle Fruit?
So what's the real deal with this berry? Why is it suddenly an ingredient of our recipes, drinks, health products, anti-aging products and our diet/weight loss programs? Can it really help bring about the results we are looking for in our purchases? Discover health asked National Body Challenge Online Community Fitness Expert Jonathan Ross to zero in on this so-called miracle fruit. The fruitThe A... [Read More]
Five Ways to Get Your 5 a Day
It's been said that you should get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. That's about 2 ½ cups. However, experts suggest that you should get more than just a couple of cups or fruits and veggies. Fortunately, there is an wide variety of fruits and vegetables available for you to enjoy and meet you daily requirements. Some people, the super busy folks, have a hard time sneaking fruits... [Read More]
Eating Watercress Can Kill Cancer Cells
Watercress is an aquatic leafy vegetable that is proven to be one of the best food types against cancer. It is said to contain high amounts of iron, calcium, and Vitamin C. Specifically, the best thing about this veggie is the fact that it has phytonutrients that can reduce the chances of developing cancer.What makes watercress an anti-cancer vegetable?Just like any other cruciferous vegetable, wa... [Read More]
Nutritional Benefits of Endive
Endive is a famous leaf vegetable that has been around for centuries. Eating endive is beneficial to one's health because of the nutrients found in it. Research shows that the best property of the endive is that it is low in calories. A Belgian endive contains various vitamins and that it is a good source of fiber. Per cup, it is said to contain 95 percent water and only 7.5 calories. How is endiv... [Read More]
Health Benefits of Aubergines
Aubergines or eggplants are beneficial to one's health because it contains several nutrients in it. They are highly regarded for their low nitrate content.Aubergines have several varieties. All differ in size, color and shape. The color gradients range from purple, white and green. But there are others that have other pigments like black, yellow and sometimes purple with a shade of red.Nutrients i... [Read More]
Fruit Juices Provide Health Benefits
Statistically, there are about 70 percent of adults who do not follow the USDA requirement of taking four and a half cups of fruits everyday. This is to exclude the five and a half cups of vegetables that they should be eating as well. This is why drinking fruit juices becomes a must. It not only decreases the risk of cancer but it also prevents the acquisition of other ailments associated with ag... [Read More]