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1. Get Creative with Citrus Fruits
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Filled with good-for-you stuff like vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits fortify your diet. Although great as snacks in and of themselves, they can also be used as primary ingredients in a variety of recipes. Plus, they have more health benefits than you know, so get creative with citrus fruits! {relatedarticles} Of course vitamin C comes to mind when you think of oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. But did you... Read More
Filled with good-for-you stuff like vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits fortify your diet. Although great as snacks in and of themselves, they can also be used as primary ingredients in a variety of recipes. Plus, they have more health benefits than you know, so get creative with citrus fruits! {relatedarticles} Of course vitamin C comes to mind when you think of oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. But did you... Read More
2. Coffee and Health: Beneficial Beans
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For a long time, coffee and particularly caffeine have been on the list of "don'ts" for people who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. But close to 20,000 studies in the past 30 years have tried to determine caffeine's effect on the body, and the results are promising. The stimulant is no longer the bad guy it used to be, although experts still urge moderation. With all the talk about antioxidants being good for you, it may... Read More
For a long time, coffee and particularly caffeine have been on the list of "don'ts" for people who want to lead a healthy lifestyle. But close to 20,000 studies in the past 30 years have tried to determine caffeine's effect on the body, and the results are promising. The stimulant is no longer the bad guy it used to be, although experts still urge moderation. With all the talk about antioxidants being good for you, it may... Read More
3. Crunch, Munch and Lose
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Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That's because they're known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. {relatedarticles}When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most known for is their ability to lower the risk of all kinds of... Read More
Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That's because they're known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. {relatedarticles}When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most known for is their ability to lower the risk of all kinds of... Read More
4. Oat What a Feeling!
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There's oatmeal that's loaded with additives and preservatives... and then there's the real deal. The experts encourage you to start your morning off with a bowl of plain oat flakes. Oats are rich in fiber and soluble fiber, making them a much-needed staple in your diet. According to the American Cancer Society, oats have plenty to offer. Oatmeal reduces your risk of cancer, lowers bad LDL cholesterol levels, slows down the digestion of... Read More
There's oatmeal that's loaded with additives and preservatives... and then there's the real deal. The experts encourage you to start your morning off with a bowl of plain oat flakes. Oats are rich in fiber and soluble fiber, making them a much-needed staple in your diet. According to the American Cancer Society, oats have plenty to offer. Oatmeal reduces your risk of cancer, lowers bad LDL cholesterol levels, slows down the digestion of... Read More
5. Pass on the Pasta
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Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you're only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn't give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup cooked or 1 ounce uncooked and equals 110 calories. To play it safe, measure out your helpings. The good news is that pasta has gotten better for you... Read More
Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you're only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn't give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup cooked or 1 ounce uncooked and equals 110 calories. To play it safe, measure out your helpings. The good news is that pasta has gotten better for you... Read More
6. The Food Fountain of Youth
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There's no magic bullet to ward off the effects that the years have on your mind, skin and body, but you can slow the hands of time by eating the right foods. Lack of exercise, smoking and a poor diet all contribute to aging prematurely, but these are all factors that you can control. Increase activity, stop smoking and eat a healthy diet, and you just may turn back the hands of time. Adding foods that are rich in antioxidants,... Read More
There's no magic bullet to ward off the effects that the years have on your mind, skin and body, but you can slow the hands of time by eating the right foods. Lack of exercise, smoking and a poor diet all contribute to aging prematurely, but these are all factors that you can control. Increase activity, stop smoking and eat a healthy diet, and you just may turn back the hands of time. Adding foods that are rich in antioxidants,... Read More
7. Get the Fever for Those Flavonoids
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Have you had your flavonoids today? Be honest, have you even heard of flavonoids? Most people don't know the first thing about these substances known for their antioxidant properties. Flavonoids, or Vitamin P and citrin, are plant metabolites. There are upwards of 6,000 different substances found in plants. Flavonoids change the body's reactions to allergens, viruses and carcinogens. In other words, they have demonstrated anti-allergic,... Read More
Have you had your flavonoids today? Be honest, have you even heard of flavonoids? Most people don't know the first thing about these substances known for their antioxidant properties. Flavonoids, or Vitamin P and citrin, are plant metabolites. There are upwards of 6,000 different substances found in plants. Flavonoids change the body's reactions to allergens, viruses and carcinogens. In other words, they have demonstrated anti-allergic,... Read More
8. Celebrate Cancer Prevention Month
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Every year more than one million new cases of cancer are diagnosed. This deadly disease is only eclipsed by heart disease as the number-one killer. By 2010, cancer is expected to assume the top spot as the leading killer in the United States. February marks National Cancer Prevention Month. While the cause of almost 80 percent of cancer is unknown, prevention is essential in warding off the big "C." There are plenty of measures you can... Read More
Every year more than one million new cases of cancer are diagnosed. This deadly disease is only eclipsed by heart disease as the number-one killer. By 2010, cancer is expected to assume the top spot as the leading killer in the United States. February marks National Cancer Prevention Month. While the cause of almost 80 percent of cancer is unknown, prevention is essential in warding off the big "C." There are plenty of measures you can... Read More
