by laurel on September 3, 2010
Vitamin K is such an important vitamin, but we never hear much about it. In your body, vitamin K works to keep your blood clotting normally, prevent bones from breaking, prevent hardening of your arteries, and protect against cancer. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that people who ate lots of vitamin-K rich foods were [...]
by laurel on August 16, 2010
I ended up going out on both Friday and Saturday night over the weekend, which I normally don’t do, so I was really tired out yesterday. I spent the day watching episodes of Lost and taking naps. What a lazy Sunday! Finally in the afternoon I got some energy up to make food for the [...]
by laurel on July 13, 2010
Lycopene is the healthy phytonutrient that gives the bright red color to produce such as watermelon and tomatoes. Studies show that lycopene helps keep your blood vessels in their best shape, prevents cancer, and keeps your cholesterol at healthy levels. Here are some of the best food sources of lycopene: Watermelon Tomatoes (red, orange, and [...]
by laurel on July 1, 2010
Reading labels can be pretty tricky, especially when it comes to ingredients. But it’s important to read the list of ingredients in the foods we purchase, because we can’t trust the health claims advertised on the box. It’s easy for a company to say their food is “heart healthy” or “natural” without having any real [...]
by laurel on June 8, 2010
What’s your favorite morning or afternoon drink? Have you considered green tea? It just might be your healthiest choice. A recent study conducted at the Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan found that drinking 1 cup or more of green tea every day dramatically reduces your risk of lung cancer, especially for smokers. The antioxidants [...]
by laurel on May 17, 2010
I am such a believer in the healing power of foods, and I found the following video fascinating. William Li, head of the Angiogenic Foundation, recently spoke for TED.com. Not only does he clearly explain how cancer forms and grows in the body, but he explains a new type of cancer treatment called anti-angiogenic therapy [...]
by laurel on April 13, 2010
I’m absolutely convinced that healthy whole foods can help prevent and cure cancer. Yeah that’s right, I said it. We eat food and it becomes our blood and our cells. Eating a healthy diet not only has an immediate effect on how you feel minutes and hours later, but it also affects our health months [...]
by laurel on February 10, 2010
I’ve been hearing more and more about resveratrol over the past couple of years. It’s a powerful antioxidant compound found naturally in foods like grapes, cranberries, blueberries, peanuts, and wine. It’s also found naturally in a Chinese herb called Hu zhang and a Japanese plant called knotweed. According to Natural News, Hu zhang is actually [...]
by laurel on January 22, 2010
Natural News posted some stunning new research this week on mangoes and cancer prevention. Since I love love love mangoes, I wanted to share it with you. Scientists at the AgriLife Research department of Texas A&M University found that mangoes prevented cancer growth in breast and colon cancer cells. Doctors Suzanne and Steve Talcott tested [...]
by laurel on January 11, 2010
I learned a little food trivia during a trip to Whole Foods last week. I was in their gorgeous produce section and was picking out some kale to put in a spicy sausage, potato, and kale soup. I found some pretty purple/red kale that looked super fresh, and next to it was as a little [...]