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Flavonoids, Gut Bacteria, Lower Blood Pressure

It’s becoming clear that one of the most important words to understand in your nutritional language is flavonoids. These are plant-derived compounds commonly found in fruits, vegetables, tea, chocolate, …

Flanonoids Lower Your Risk of Cognitive Decline

Flavonoids are antioxidants in plant foods that help prevent cell damage from free radicals throughout your body. They help prevent inflammation that can lead to chronic illnesses like cancer, …

Anti-Cancer Eating

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but research has shown that a large percentage of cancers are preventable and caused by environment and …

Strawberries…Luscious and Nutritious!!

A one-cup serving of strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange, and that’s just the beginning of the health benefits you get from this tasty, juicy fruit. Strawberries …

Beans, the Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck

A nearly perfect food to add to your daily diet is beans, also known as legumes. Besides being very budget-friendly, they are highly nutritious and offer all the following: …

Eating Mindfully Without Having to Think About It

As we begin a new year, it’s a good time to take a look at what we’re eating, how we’re eating, and consider what we need to do differently. …

The Many Benefits of the Humble Apple

When it comes to choosing a food that gives you more bang for your buck, you can’t go wrong with apples. They are inexpensive, easy to eat, easy to …

Plants for your Heart

A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that adhering to healthy eating patterns is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease …

Color Your Plate

Compare the colors in a fast food meal of hamburger and fries with one of roasted spaghetti squash and marinara sauce. The blandness of the colors in the fast …

Antioxidants: Cell Defenders!

When your body turns food into energy, it produces chemical byproducts called free radicals. These are also formed when you exercise, are exposed to air pollution, chemicals or even …

Feed Your Brain

We normally think of food as nutrition for our bodies, without giving much thought to our brains. The truth is that what you eat has a huge impact on …

Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects as many as 50% of US adults. Untreated, it can lead to heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, heart attack or even …

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