Laurel on Health Food

Self Magazine writes that a report from the University of California at Davis found that organic kiwifruit has more antioxidants than conventionally-grown kiwifruit. This research confirms that there are actually nutritional benefits of eating organic produce!

Ref: Self Magazine, August 2007, p. 92

FoodConsumer.org reports that a study from David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute in San Diego found that a chemical in curry may help your immune system ged rid of brain plagues that cause Alzheimer’s disease. The chemical, Bisdemethoxycurcumin, is found in curry which is made from [...]

BBQ parties usually thrive with hot dogs, burgers, chicken wings, ribs, chips, and cookies. Don’t get me wrong, these are all tasty…but we all know they have to be eaten in moderation. HealthCastle.com came up with their top five healthy snack ideas you can bring to a summer party or BBQ.

Fresh berries
Haagen-Dazs’s Raspberry [...]

WHfoods.org wrote that foods with a high vitamin K content help your blood clot normally, protect against osteoporosis, and prevent oxidative cell damage. Some vitamin K-rich foods include spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli, asparagus, basil, parsley, and green beans.
You might need more vitamin K if you experience:

Excessive bruising/bleeding
Problems with digestion, especially malabsorption
Problems with your liver [...]

Mark at Mark’s Daily Apple wrote a blog meme and tagged me. The rules of this meme: I write seven facts about myself that you may not know and tag seven other bloggers to do the same.
1. My three favorite fruits all begin with the letter “p”: pear, pineapple, peach
2. I like to be [...]