Okay so I’m gonna try to do this in list format… Avocados can help to: 1. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY HEART Vitamin B6 and folic acid regulate homo-cysteine levels which reduces risks of heart disease. Vitamin E, glutathione, and monounsaturated fat, also help. 2. LOWER CHOLESTEROL LEVELS Beta-sitosterol keeps blood cholesterol levels low. …
May, 2013
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23 May
SuperFood: A – Asparagus
Fettuccine Alfredo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Veggies So here are some things asparagus can be used for that are a bit intriguing. Asparagus can be used… 1 – AS A DETOX Asparagus contains 288 mg of potassium – which is known for reducing belly fat – and 3 g of fiber …
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23 May
SuperFood: A – Artichokes
Raw Artichoke Salad with Parmesan and Mint I have never eaten an artichoke…don’t judge me. I hear though, the heart of them are the part people enjoy the most. After reading up on them, I’ve learned that only the heart of an artichoke can be eaten raw. The leaves, however, …
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23 May
SuperFood: A – Apricots
Compared to common fruits like apples, bananas, oranges, and pears, apricots get no play. (Don’t be ashamed though, I’m just as guilty of overlooking these fruits.) The fact remains however, apricots are just as healthy and versatile as those fruits, if not more so. Not only are they healthy, apricots …
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22 May
SuperFood: A – Apple
Apples are great for plenty of things. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”… Well, apples can… 1. Aid in getting you whiter, healthier teeth 2. Help you avoid Alzheimer’s 3. Protect against Parkinson’s 4. Curb many kinds of caners 5. Decrease your risk …
March, 2013
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14 March
Foods to Eat for Women’s Libido Enhancement
In the media and even in the medical field, a low libido is viewed as a problem that only affects older women during menopause. However, increasing amounts of women between the ages of 20 and 40 are experiencing a lack of desire, sometimes to the point that many of them …
January, 2013
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9 January
Meals for One – Cold Weather Comfort Food with a Twist: Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
When the leaves start to change and cold winds blow, warm comfort food is the way to go. Soup is a low-calorie, satisfying answer to the warmth that is craved during the fall and winter months. This recipe isn’t the average bowl of tomato soup: instead it’s guaranteed to tickle …
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5 January
7 Foods that Boost Heart Health
The road to a healthy heart takes more than just exercising regularly. It would certainly need one to have a healthy overall lifestyle. And, of course when we say healthy lifestyle the larger part of it should mean sticking to a healthy diet as well. The best thing about working …
December, 2012
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11 December
Red and orange vegetables may reduce risk of breast cancer
While early detection and regular screenings are the best ways for women to protect themselves against the devastating effects of breast cancer, there are also several lifestyle and diet changes that have also been known to reduce cancer risk. According to a study published last week in the Journal of …