Enjoying The Full Health Benefits Of Lima Beans
Also called butter beans, lima beans are flat, shaped like a kidney, with a distinctive buttery and starchy flavor. This member of the lentil family comes in a variety of colors including brown, black, purple, red and white – although the cream and green variants are the most common.
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The Importance Of The Nutrients Provided By Wheat Germ
If there is one grain which deserves to have a crown in the health benefits department, nothing will probably beat wheat germ. You may be more familiar with wheat in its ‘processed’ form: whole wheat bread, noodles and cookies. However, the processing of these food items has taken away almost 50% of the nutrients that you can gain from wheat in its natural form, that is why it is crucial to pick the right types of food which contain unprocessed wheat germ.
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Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Tuna
If there is one type of red meat that you should eat, that would be tuna. Tuna fish, especially the fresh variant as opposed to canned, is probably the most heart-friendly food that you can find. This lean meat – which is an excellent source of protein – is great tasting, healthy and heart-friendly.
The Newest News in Nutrition – Olive Oil
A new study in the nutritional benefits of olive oil, conducted by The Environmental, Biochemical, and Nutritional Analytical-Control Research Group, directed by Professors Alberto Fernández Gutiérrez and Antonio Segura Carretero, was completed recently. This study determined that consumption of olive oil rich in polyphenols (natural antioxidants) enhances the health of people suffering from oxidative stress, and is also highly helpful in the deterrence of cell aging and osteoporosis.
Fat-Fighting Foods Series: Oatmeal
This is our fifth and final entry in the fat-fighting-food series. So far, we have identified apples, beans, dairy, as well as nuts and seeds as the food items which help rid the body of the excess fats.
Good Feeling, Great Benefits From Kefir
Kefir is a healthy and nutritious fermented milk drink. The mixture is basically prepared by combining cow, sheep or goat’s milk with kefir grains. The name was derived from the word “Keif” which roughly translates to ‘good feeling’.
Pinto Beans, Not Just One Of The Common Beans
I’ve always associated pinto beans as a comfort food, especially when prepared according to my mom’s recipe of pinto beans with beef and tomatoes.
Little did I know that pinto beans aren’t just a part of the common kidney beans used as the main ingredient for a bowl of chili, but they provide a number of health benefits as well.
Good Old Cabbage Offers Therapeutic Benefits
The cabbage that we know is not just good for coleslaw. Instead of including it in our menus at least two to three times a week, this vegetable remains unnoticed in supermarkets. Why? Because a lot of people are not aware of the therapeutic effects brought about by cabbage.
Good-Food-for-the-Heart Series: Ground Flaxseed
Flaxseed may not be as popular as the sesame seeds used in hamburger buns but they are no less nutritious. This ancient grain comes in a variety of earthy colors and it has a warm, nutty flavor.
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Eggplants As Brain Food
Dark-colored plants like green leafy vegetables, orange carrots or red bell peppers are nutritious due to the high beta carotene content which contributes to that rich color. The same thing applies to eggplants. There are several varieties of eggplants but the deep purple ones are the most popular.