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1. Super Foods for Kids
[MOMS]
Super foods are those foods that provide your body with more than just calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. They are classified as "real" foods (read: unprocessed) that supply your body with disease-fighting components and support health. For example, many fruits are considered super foods because they contain antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, on top of their low-fat and carbohydrate content. A free radical is an... Read More
Super foods are those foods that provide your body with more than just calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat. They are classified as "real" foods (read: unprocessed) that supply your body with disease-fighting components and support health. For example, many fruits are considered super foods because they contain antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, on top of their low-fat and carbohydrate content. A free radical is an... Read More
2. Yes, You Cran-berry
[DIET&FITNESS]
It's fall, and that means cranberries are in season. Far too often, this tart treat is overlooked as a superfood. Studies have shown that it's a berry good idea to add this fruit to your diet. A wealth of research has been done on the health benefits of consuming cranberries, and there's plenty more to come. {relatedarticles}Cranberries are rich in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage by free radicals. In fact, a 2001... Read More
It's fall, and that means cranberries are in season. Far too often, this tart treat is overlooked as a superfood. Studies have shown that it's a berry good idea to add this fruit to your diet. A wealth of research has been done on the health benefits of consuming cranberries, and there's plenty more to come. {relatedarticles}Cranberries are rich in antioxidants, which protect cells from damage by free radicals. In fact, a 2001... Read More
3. Juicy Fruit: Sweet News for Orange Lovers
[DIET&FITNESS]
There's no denying the benefits of oranges. They have been touted as a superfood and with good reason. Oranges are loaded with herperidin, which has been shown to lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol. {relatedarticles}Oranges also have strong anti-inflammatory properties proven to ward off disease and fat. Oranges have a reputation for providing the body with the wonder-working nutrient vitamin C. It would be impossible to narrow... Read More
There's no denying the benefits of oranges. They have been touted as a superfood and with good reason. Oranges are loaded with herperidin, which has been shown to lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol. {relatedarticles}Oranges also have strong anti-inflammatory properties proven to ward off disease and fat. Oranges have a reputation for providing the body with the wonder-working nutrient vitamin C. It would be impossible to narrow... Read More
4. Natural Beauty Boosters
[STYLE&BEAUTY]
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but there are some traits that are considered attractive by men and women across cultures and age groups like shiny hair, glowing skin, and bright eyes. What do they have on common? They are all signs of youthfulness and overall good health. While clothes and make-up can go a long way in making you look and feel confident and attractive, there are natural beauty boosters that can do the same... Read More
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but there are some traits that are considered attractive by men and women across cultures and age groups like shiny hair, glowing skin, and bright eyes. What do they have on common? They are all signs of youthfulness and overall good health. While clothes and make-up can go a long way in making you look and feel confident and attractive, there are natural beauty boosters that can do the same... Read More
5. Walnuts: All They're Cracked Up to Be
[DIET&FITNESS]
There's a reason health experts go nuts over this superfood. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that walnuts reduce the risk for heart disease and lower bad cholesterol while providing the body with fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and Vitamin E. {relatedarticles}This healthy staple is also a rich source of plant-based protein and makes a diet-smart substitute for other... Read More
There's a reason health experts go nuts over this superfood. Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which offer a host of health benefits. Research shows that walnuts reduce the risk for heart disease and lower bad cholesterol while providing the body with fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and Vitamin E. {relatedarticles}This healthy staple is also a rich source of plant-based protein and makes a diet-smart substitute for other... Read More
6. Food Pairings: Better Together?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Want to know how to get more out of your mushrooms? Bump up the health benefits of those Brussels sprouts? It's a fact that some foods play better with others than on their own. And the opposite is true - certain compounds in foods can work against each other and be detrimental to health. If you want to get more bang for your nutritional buck, then try pairing some of the following foods on your plate. Guacamole appetizer, anyone? Good... Read More
Want to know how to get more out of your mushrooms? Bump up the health benefits of those Brussels sprouts? It's a fact that some foods play better with others than on their own. And the opposite is true - certain compounds in foods can work against each other and be detrimental to health. If you want to get more bang for your nutritional buck, then try pairing some of the following foods on your plate. Guacamole appetizer, anyone? Good... Read More
7. Combat Dull Fall Skin with Food
[STYLE&BEAUTY]
If welcoming cooler weather means ushering in dry, flaky sallow skin, and no moisturizer you try seems to help, then why not nourish skin from the inside? Get glowing with some fabulous foods that'll do wonders for your skin - and will do the rest of your body good, too! It never hurts to improve your diet, and if your skin can benefit, then it's all the better. First, start with some good-for-you fats, and we're not talking... Read More
If welcoming cooler weather means ushering in dry, flaky sallow skin, and no moisturizer you try seems to help, then why not nourish skin from the inside? Get glowing with some fabulous foods that'll do wonders for your skin - and will do the rest of your body good, too! It never hurts to improve your diet, and if your skin can benefit, then it's all the better. First, start with some good-for-you fats, and we're not talking... Read More
