Laurel on Health Food

As you probably know, berries are packed with cancer-fighting, cholesterol-reducing, anti-aging benefits (to name a few). It’s so convenient when you buy them frozen because they keep so much longer and usually cost less.
Veggie Chic caught my attention with a frozen berry smoothie recipe that would make a great breakfast. It sounds scrumptious to me, [...]

Everyone wants to feel younger. We all wish we had more energy, looked better, and had more time to get our health on the right track. So, I reviewed tons of research and came up with the following list of foods that will help you feel younger this year. I’ve included foods that will improve [...]

MSNBC recently posted a great article on how you can improve your health in 90 seconds. I organized their tips in the following table.

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Fight cancer - Research from Cornell University found that natural chemicals in apple peels can inhibit breast, liver, and colon cancer cell growth. A four-year study from Creighton University found [...]

Men’s Health Magazine produced a list of “The Ten Best Foods You Aren’t Eating“. Here are their choices for the superfoods that rarely make it into our shopping carts-but should. The article also contains helpful information about how you can include each of these foods in your diet. Read more here.
1. Beets - contain lots [...]

Cooking Light Magazine says the antioxidants found in wine vary with the year and region. However, two nutritional benefits of wine remain constant:
Potassium - helps maintain the body’s fluid balance
Alcohol - may help raise HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce blood clots, and lower blood pressure
Drink your favorite wine in moderation (that’s no more than 1-2 [...]