Laurel on Health Food

You’ve probably heard that steaming vegetables is more nutritious than boiling them because fewer nutrients are lost in the water.  But, some recent research is showing that steamed vegetables are also better than raw vegetables.
New research from Italy’s University of Parma found that steamed broccoli is better for you than raw broccoli. Steaming this veggie [...]

Natural News says a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that a phytonutrient in carrots, falcarinol, can reduce your risk of cancer by a third. A leader on the study, Dr. Kirsten Brandt, recommends that everyone eat a minimum of one small carrot a day with other fruits and vegetables.
Carrots [...]

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) reports that whole foods, not supplements, are most effective in lowering your risk of cancer. To come to this conclusion, the ACIR reviewed over 7,000 studies on diet, physical activity, weight, and cancer risk.
In about 50 separate supplement studies reviewed, some supplements provided cancer protection, some provided no [...]

ChefMD® recently wrote the article “Tomatoes KO Cardiovascular Disease.” First off, I love the title because it shows how food is a truly powerful disease fighter. The Chef said tomatoes help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol in your body. He also pointed out that [...]

A University of Washington at Seattle study found that the price of some fruits and vegetables has increased 20% in the past two years. If you’re looking to save a little money, try switching to some cheaper, frozen produce. Fruits and veggies in the freezer section are frozen within hours of being picked at [...]