Fat-Fighting Foods Series: Nuts and Seeds
We’re on to our third entry in the fat-fighting foods series and the next item on our list is nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds are a great source of fat-fighting protein and dietary fibers. A two-ounce serving of peanuts, for example, contains 4.5 grams of dietary fiber.
Delicious, Nutritious Artichokes
I’ve always thought that artichokes looked like an edible and larger version of those cones which are used to decorate Christmas trees. When I was a kid, my grandmother used to cook meals for us with artichokes. Being the vegetable hater that I am back then – I practically had to beg my mom to stop my grandma from forcing me to eat artichokes.
Goji Berries, Unusually Healthy
Goji berries are mainly grown in China, and this member of the wild berry family is also known as Chinese wolfberry, cambronera, Himalayan goji and Tibetan goji. Goji berries are about the size of a regular raisin with a rich, red color.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Walnuts
To be able to ‘crack open’ all the health benefits of walnuts, there would be quite a lengthy list so let’s start right off.
Walnuts can be eaten as a snack when roasted, or combined with your favorite breakfast cereal, dessert or salads. An excellent source of protein, walnuts contain dietary fibers, vitamins B6 and E, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium.
Raspberries, Naturally Sweet Treats
I’ve always associated the freshness of berries and citrus fruits with summer. If you’ve never experienced the pleasure of picking fresh berries right from the vine, it is definitely something that you should try out.
Squeezing Out The Health Benefits Of Lemons
Lemons are practical household items which are used not just for cooking but also for housekeeping. These citrus fruits are great not just for bringing out the flavor in most dishes, but they also work as a deodorizer, air freshener, as garnish – and even the zest of the lemon can be grated and used for baking.
Garbanzo Beans Fill You Up With Healthy Goodness
The thing that I like most about beans is that eating them gets my stomach really full, yet they do not add inches to my hips, legs and thighs. They are a healthy, alternative source of the protein and carbs that your body needs minus the fattening components.
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Herbalife, 27 Years Of Caring For Your Health, Skin And Body
I’ve always been amazed at how the mere mention of some of the most popular brand names becomes synonymous to the products that they represent. This is especially true for Herbalife, which was founded in 1980. It all started out when founder Mark Hughes sold the first batch of the original Herbalife weight loss products from the trunk of his car. From then on, Herbalife Inc. has expanded to the rest of the United States and Canada.
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Health Benefits Of Chocolate
In historical Aztec times chocolate or ‘Cacao’ was sacred and was associated with love and fertility. It was considered a food for the gods and was used as currency.
Now, why do I call it Cacao and never Cocoa? Raw cacao is the unprocessed bean used to make cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is processed and some of the pure fats are removed.
Guava: Poor Man’s Fruit, Rich in Nutrition
Guava typically grows in tropical countries, where it is tagged as the ‘poor man’s apple’. When it comes to nutrition, however, the poor part is ill-deserved because guava is very rich in nutrition.