Laurel on Health Food

Women’s Health Magazine reports that a study from the British Journal of Nutrition found milk hydrates your body better than water or sports drinks.  Researchers measured fluid retention in volunteers who rode stationary bikes.  After five hours, people who drank milk retained 69% of fluid while water drinkers and powerade drinkers retained only 36% and [...]

Women’s Health Magazine has a new article on foods that help to reduce stress. I was very excited to read their article on this topic because so many people are suffering from stress and reach to food for comfort - especially during the holidays. Stress increases your risk for high blood pressure, obesity, [...]

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 [...]

Men’s Fitness magazine featured sweet potatoes as their “fit food” for October 2007.  The following list gives you six reasons why you should add sweet potatoes to your diet.

Carotenoids - plant compounds help fight cell damage that happens in everyday life and during physical activities like a work out
Vitamin E - prevents free radicals from [...]

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 [...]