Laurel on Health Food

Women’s Health Magazine posted a helpful list showing how long some fruits and vegetables will stay fresh in your refrigerator. The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry says produce holds antioxidant power for longer than most people realize. Here is a list of eat-by dates for some popular produce in your refrigerator:
Carrot (peeled) — 51 [...]

A research team led by New Zealand’s Agresearch found that natural chemicals in brassica vegetables can reduce your risk of bladder cancer by over 50%. Brassicas are the cabbage family of vegetables that includes cauliflower, brussels sprout, watercress, and broccoli. The team concluded that the chemical compounds in brassicas (isothiocyanates) release enzymes that destroy cancer [...]

The most recent “Smart Fuel” on Mark’s Daily Apple is eggs. One egg has 5.5 grams of protein, only 68 calories, and 9 essential amino acids. But, that’s just the beginning. Read on for all the benefits of eating eggs:

Choline - Your body only produces a limited amount of this B vitamin, and [...]