Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world for good reason. They are extremely healthy and delicious. There are several varieties, which vary in color, size and shape. The most common type is the yellow banana which is green when unripe. You may already know that bananas are a great source of potassium. A … Continue reading Go Bananas For Bananas
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Health Benefits of Oranges
Long recognized as a potent source of vitamin C, oranges are considered by most to be tasty, juicy, and all too familiar. The discoveries being made about the power of oranges to support heart health and prevent cancer, stroke, diabetes and other chronic ailments are bringing them and other citrus fruits into the limelight as … Continue reading Health Benefits of Oranges
The Several Benefits of Avocados
Avocado - that buttery green fruit that you can spread on a sandwich, dice into a salad, and mash into guacamole (America's favorite dip). Research has demonstrated that avocados offer some surprising and powerful health benefits. One of the most nutrient-dense foods, avocados are high in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium. No doubt, … Continue reading The Several Benefits of Avocados
Kiwi Fruit: The Chinese Gooseberry
The kiwi or kiwifruit is one of nature's perfect foods: low in calories and an excellent source of antioxidants, and people are attracted to it because of its brilliant green color and exotic taste. While many fruits offer one or two nutrients in their profile, kiwi offers an unusual array of health-promoting substances. Kiwi is native to China. Cultivation … Continue reading Kiwi Fruit: The Chinese Gooseberry
Why Blueberries Are So Amazing
Blueberries are a very popular and tasty fruit. Although blueberries are native to North America, they are grown commercially in the Americas and Europe. They are low in calories and incredibly healthy. Often referred to as a superfood, blueberries are an excellent source of several vitamins, minerals, beneficial plant compounds, and antioxidants. Blueberries have a … Continue reading Why Blueberries Are So Amazing
Spotlight on Apples
An apple a day is perhaps one of the most delicious prescriptions ever made. An apple contains a dose of pectin, the soluble fiber that thickens jellies and helps lower artery-damaging LDL (bad) cholesterol. Apples also contain a mix of antioxidants. Flavonoids, such as quercetin, prevent LDL cholesterol from being oxidized to a more dangerous … Continue reading Spotlight on Apples
Health Benefits of Green Tea
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. There are three main types of tea, green, black, and oolong. Scientific studies suggest that green tea in particular has many health benefits. Researchers believe the antioxidants, which are mostly polyphenols, in the tea leaves are responsible for the health benefits. Green, black, … Continue reading Health Benefits of Green Tea
Go Nuts – for Walnuts!
If you've been avoiding nuts because they are high in calories, stop now! People who eat nuts in moderation (up to two ounces a day) can enjoy a variety of health benefits. Walnuts are tree nuts, and they are the top dog of the nut world: they contain twice as many phytochemicals as their competitors. … Continue reading Go Nuts – for Walnuts!
Spotlight on Coffee
We used to hear that coffee was a guilty pleasure at best and a health evil at worst. However, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that coffee can be good for you. Their research findings show that people who drink moderate amounts of coffee daily are less likely to die from a range … Continue reading Spotlight on Coffee
Have Some Dark Chocolate
Rejoice chocolate lovers. This decadent treat is actually good for your heart and cardiovascular system. Chocolate comes from the cacao bean, and its cultivation can be traced back thousands of years. The indigenous Kuna Indian population of the San Blas Islands of Panama never get high blood pressure, and they enjoy five cups of cocoa … Continue reading Have Some Dark Chocolate
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 