by laurel on October 23, 2008
I feel like I keep talking about almonds lately…but there’s a good reason for it. They’re so good for you and they’re one of the easiest foods to keep at your desk, in your car, or anytime you need something filling and fast.
A study published in the Applied and Environmental Microbiology journal found that almonds [...]
by laurel on August 8, 2007
Kauai Garden Island News reports that goat cheese and goat milk are a healthier choice than cow’s milk. In comparison, goat cheese is easier on our digestive system and lower in calories, cholesterol, and fat. Goat cheese also contains calcium, protein, vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin K, thiamin, and niacin.
The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine states [...]
by laurel on August 6, 2007
Yogurt is one of my favorite foods because there are so many reasons it’s good for you! Eating yogurt offers many powerful health benefits including:
Stronger immunity
Cancer and osteoporosis prevention
Improved lactose intolerance and allergies
Improved digestion, helping the body to break down food and synthesize vitamins
Help in treating and preventing ulcers and vaginal yeast infections
Good source [...]
by laurel on July 19, 2007
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 [...]
by laurel on June 25, 2007
Mark’s Daily Apple writes that pineapple is the only food with natural bromelain (an enzyme group that aids digestion, reduces inflammation and swelling, and speeds healing). These enzymes are helpful for muscle and joint injuries, gout, and arthritis. Note: Cooking pineapple deactivates the bromelain.
Pineapple is also packed with vitamin C and manganese.
by laurel on June 2, 2007
Cooking Light Magazine wrote that whole fruits and vegetables are so important to include in our diet because they have: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, high fiber, and low calories. Fruits and vegetables help our bodies fight heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blindness, and gastrointestinal problems.
Research from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study and [...]
by laurel on March 20, 2007
Mint has many health benefits, including:
Eases nausea and vomiting
Controls and relieves flatulence
Promotes digestion and reduces heartburn
Calms stomach muscle spasms
Improves bad breath
Eases hiccups
Clears congestion from colds and allergies
Eases stress and tension
Acts as an antimicrobial
Improves mental alertness
Also, there is new research that shows the mint leaf can destroy cancer tumors.