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Lovely Spinach

Monday, July 9th, 2007

ChefMD™ writes that a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston’s Harvard Medical School found that eating spinach can help lower your risk of ovarian cancer. Spinach contains a flavonoid called kaempferol which researchers found reduces ovarian cancer risk by 40%. ChefMD™ champions spinach for being packed with beta [...]

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Eat Bananas to Enhance Your Mood

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

ABS-CBN Interactive reports that the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) said bananas contain natural mood enhancers called tryptophan.  This protein is converted to serotonin which helps you relax, improves mood, and makes you feel happier. Bananas also contain potassium*, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, K, and B6*.
*Potassium gives the body energy
*Vitamin B6 regulates [...]

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Posted in B vitamins, Fiber, Fruits, Magnesium, Mood, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K | 1 Comment »

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