Laurel on Health Food

Women’s Health Magazine reviewed and rated some healthy frozen meals. Read on for their favorites:

Laurel’s favorite: Any of the meals from Amy’s Kitchen are seriously yummy and satisfying. My favorite is the “Black Bean Vegetable Enchilada”. I wait until they go on sale and stock up my freezer for easy lunches during the work week.

Self Magazine listed some of the nutritious benefits of eating sushi:

“Improve your immunity.” The seaweed in rolls called nori is high in vitamin C.
“Whittle your waist.” Ask for brown rice to get 3x the fiber and to stay full longer.
“Treat your ticker.” Eat rolls with wild salmon for heart-healthy omega-3s and a low dose of [...]

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 [...]

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.

Cooking Light Magazine chose napa cabbage as their choice ingredient for June.  While a cup of cabbage has some calcium, fiber, and vitamin C, the vegetable also has compounds called indoles.  Studies are showing that this compound, also found in other cabbages and cruciferous vegetables, may prevent some cancers. Napa cabbage can also be called [...]