Black Beans: The Ultimate Food For The Brain
If there is one food that you should eat everyday as a supplement for your brain’s health, absolutely nothing will beat black beans. The component in black beans which is responsible for boosting your memory and brain function is anthocyanin. This is part of the high level of antioxidants found in these dark-colored beans.
All About The Honey!
If you are looking for something which is sinfully yet naturally sweet, spreadable and rich – then the golden liquid that is honey is exactly what you are looking for. We all know where honey comes from, and as purported by the United State National Honey Board – honey is a “pure product which does not allow for the addition of water and other sweeteners”. Thus, it is not recommended to mix honey with other artificial sweeteners and why would you even want to do that when this rich, golden-colored liquid is already deliciously sweet anyway?
How Cantaloupe Promotes Healthy Lungs
Cantaloupe is probably the most popular member of the melon family. This orange-hued, lush and sweet fruit is in season from June to August, although it can be bought in supermarkets throughout the year.
Sumptuous Scallops
Whenever I eat out in a fine restaurant, the first thing that I look for in the menu is scallops. I absolutely love the delicately mild and sweet flavor of this seafood, as well as the chewy and fleshy texture.
Turkey Isn’t Just Thanksgiving Food
If you only get to eat turkey once a year during Thanksgiving feasts, there are a lot of nutrients that you are missing out on. Today, it is easier to enjoy the rich taste of this lean meat since you can purchase the individual parts in the supermarket, making it more convenient to buy and cook.
Fat-Fighting Foods Series: Apples
I recently stumbled upon an ad for an e-book which promises to provide readers with a list of “fat-fighting” foods which you can actually eat, instead of avoid. The result is that the foods that you will consume will be actively fighting the fat on your diet. This is especially helpful for those who are tired of looking for ways to reduce the food on their plate in order to shed off those excess pounds. I decided to have my own list of fat-fighting foods and this is what I have come up with.
Raise Your Awareness About The Health Benefits Of Raisins
If there is one type of snack that you should always munch on, it should be raisins. Raisins are basically dried grapes which can be made from Malaga, Zanter Currant, Sultana, Monukka or the seedless variant which is called Thompson.
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Magnesium, Your Number One Ally In The Fight Against Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 20 million Americans, both children and adults, have diabetes. A significant part of this population have a disease which is yet undiagnosed, while over 50 million people are in the pre-diabetes stage.
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Deliciously Nutty Hazelnuts
Nuts in general are a great addition to any diet. They are cholesterol-free, low in sodium and they are a great source of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
Broccoli Sprouts, All The Healthy Goodness Minus The Yuckiness
When you mention the word broccoli to kids, the initial reaction that you get is the word “Yuck” or a wrinkly nose. We all know that veggies, especially broccoli, are good for them – but that does not mean that they would like the taste.
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