Archive for the 'Super foods' Category
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You know all about the best superfoods, you just have trouble adding them to your meals.
Here’s some tips to help you start adding these powerful superfoods to your diet.
Flaxseed
Why it’s healthy: This tiny nutty-flavored seeds from the flax plant are a notable source of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, which may block hormone related cancers. [...]
August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
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We all know we need to take care of our health. We try to eat healthy and eat more fruits and veggies. We do our best to put on sunscreen to protect us from sun damage. We try to cut back on drinking sodas to keep the pounds off.
Fortunately, there is a superfood out there [...]
July 15th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
The importance of detoxing your body
One of the most important things anyone can do to improve overall health and fitness is detoxing the body. This detoxiing should ideally take place a couple of times a year, and many people prefer to do it at the spring and fall of every year.
No matter when you do [...]
July 7th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
Using health food supplements the right way
The past several decades has seen quite a resurgence in the interest in traditional and natural ways of treating disease. As more and more prescription and over the counter medications are shown to have significant side effects and cause other serious health problems, interest in using health food or [...]
June 20th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
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Today, I wanted to share some info about goji berries and goji juice.
Goji Juice has been touted as one of the most popular nutritional supplements in the world. Manufactured from the mythical goji berry, it is widely heralded as the most nutritionally dense food on the planet.
Goji juice is packed with antioxidants, amino acids, polysaccharides, [...]
May 31st, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
How to lower your calorie intake
The foods of the food pyramid are necessary for our optimal health. But in what quantities and which ones are the best? These are questions that must be tailored to our individual needs. And the answers will benefit our unique needs. Healthy for me, is not [...]
May 15th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
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April 14th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Discover the major health benefits of Ginger root
Ginger has long been known for its healing properties as well as its good taste, and practitioners of Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicine have long known of its value.
One of the most significant benefits of ginger seems to be its ability to reduce nausea, and ginger is being [...]
April 14th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
The soothing power of valerian root
For many centuries, the perennial herb known as valerian root has been used to treat insomnia. Even today, with so many prescription and over the counter sleep medications on the market, valerian root continues to enjoy a remarkable popularity. Valerian root certainly has a number of important benefits over other [...]
April 8th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The benefits of St. John’s Wort for depression
Depression and anxiety are growing problems in the United States, and unfortunately many people who suffer from these serious illnesses are resistant to seeking professional help. Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies, including St. John’s Wort, which show great promise in treating depression and anxiety without [...]
April 5th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The many uses of tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is one of the most important compounds in the world of traditional medicine, useful for treating such diverse conditions as dandruff, athlete’s foot and acne. There are many products containing tea tree oil on the market, and they have a number of important uses. In addition, [...]
March 31st, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Spice is nice - great herbs with great benefits
Herbs can do much more than add much needed spice to the foods you cook. Herbs also have important health benefits, and many herbs have been shown to have remarkable healing properties.
Growing your own herbs
Fortunately, herbs are very easy to grow in your own home herb garden. [...]
March 28th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
The health benefits of wild yams
The plant known as the wild yam is actually a perennial vine which features a pale brown rhizome coupled with a thin reddish brown stem with can grow up to 36 feet in length. The wild yam features large oval leaves with a fine hair on the bottom of the [...]
March 26th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The health benefits of Siberian root
Siberian root has been used as an energy tonic in China for thousands of years, but the western world has only recently discovered the healing power of this herbal remedy. Siberian root has long been studied for its ability to reduce stress in men and women, and those taking it [...]
March 24th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Explore the healthy power of seabuckthron oil
Seabuckthorn oil is one of the most exciting nutritional supplements to hit the market in recent years, and there are many studies underway to prove the health benefits of this important food.
Where does seabuckthorn oil come from?
The seabuckthorn is a wild bush which grows in the Gobi desert. This [...]
March 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
More and more people today are realizing the importance of a healthy diet in the prevention and treatment of many common health conditions, and the role of diet in the prevention of cancer is becoming increasingly clear. Where once scientists in the west were reluctant to attribute diet to a cancer free lifestyle, today many [...]
March 20th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | 1 Comment
The many benefits of red cabbage and red beets
There are many reasons why red cabbage and red beets are such popular foods. Both red cabbage and red beets are delicious, nutritious and low in calories. In addition, the compounds found in red cabbage and red beets are thought to play an important role [...]
March 19th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
Enjoy the many health benefits of the wolfberry
The health benefits of the wolfberry have long been known to the world of traditional medicine, these health benefits were explored throughout China many thousands of years ago. As far back as the Tang Dynasty, in the years from 1000 to 1400 A.D., there are references the wolfberry [...]
March 16th, 2008 | Posted in Best foods to eat, Super foods | No Comments
The health benefits of dong quai
Dong quai is one of those natural remedies whose use goes back thousands of years. For generation after generation, Asian societies have used dong quai as a tonic for the reproductive system of women. As a matter of fact, dong quai ranks right below ginseng as the most frequently used [...]
March 14th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The importance of fiber in the diet
Fiber is one of the most important parts of a healthy diet, and science is finding more evidence for the importance of fiber every single day. Fiber is known to play an important role in maintaining and gaining good health, and fiber may even pay a role in the [...]
March 13th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The power of spinach in a healthy diet
For many years, nutritionists and mothers have known about the awesome power of spinach and its importance to a healthy diet. After all, there is a reason your mother always encouraged you to eat your spinach, and Popeye can certainly attest to the awesome power of this [...]
March 10th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The medicinal power of black cohosh
For many generations, women in the United States have relied on a root known as black cohosh to relieve various problems associated with female health. From PMS issues and menstrual cramps to menopause, black cohosh has long been used to treat a variety of women’s issues.
As far back as 1900, [...]
March 7th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The health benefits of pygeum
Prostate problems are a growing problem for many men, and it is estimated that most men will experience some type of problem with their prostate at one time or another.
Fortunately, there are a number of excellent supplements on the market that have shown great promise in treating some of the most [...]
March 6th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The wonders of whole wheat
One of the easiest dietary changes to make, and one that carries a real health punch, is replacing refined grains with more healthful whole wheat. This one change in diet can have a significant impact on health, from helping to maintain a healthy weight to helping to avoid certain kinds [...]
March 5th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Enjoy strawberries for good taste and good health
Everyone knows that strawberries are delicious as well as nutritious, and strawberries, both fresh and frozen varieties, should be a part of every person’s daily diet. There are many health advantages to eating strawberries, and strawberries are among the most delicious of all fruits.
The USDA now recommends [...]
March 4th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The health benefits of fresh peppermint leaves
Peppermint has long been known for both its great taste and its soothing medicinal properties. Many people use peppermint leaves, brewed in a tea for instance, to soothe stomach ailments and other mild illnesses. Fresh peppermint and peppermint leaves have long been used for these purposes, both in [...]
March 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Enjoying the benefits of parsley
Most people know parsley as those little springs of green often used to dress up food at the finer restaurants. Did you know, however, that parsley has many health benefits?
Parsley actually has a delicious and unique taste, so the next time you see it why not try eating this colorful [...]
March 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
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Have you heard about Orovo?
Orovo is a muti-vitamin supplement containing 10 highly concentrated “SuperFoods” recommended by renowned anti-aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone.
The combination includes the 10 best foods to eat in the world: barley, acai, cayenne pepper, buckwheat, flaxseed, alfalfa sprouts, lactobacillus acidophilus, soybean, garlic, and wheat grass. It also includes green tea, alpha-lipoic acid, [...]
March 1st, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The beauty of the pomegranate
The pomegranate has been a much loved part of the diet of many cultures for thousands of years, and scientists have recently begun to take a look at its possible health benefits, over and above those derived from the vitamins and minerals it contains. Some studies have suggested that the [...]
February 29th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Enjoy oranges for good health
Oranges in all their forms, from fresh Florida oranges to fresh squeezed orange juice, have long been enjoyed for their delicious flavor as well as their health benefits. Indeed, oranges and other citrus fruits are among the most healthy of all foods, and nutritionists often recommend a diet rich in [...]
February 29th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The importance of tomatoes to a healthy diet
The health benefits of tomatoes are well known, and tomatoes are known to contain a great many important compounds that play an important role in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, cataracts and many other common health problems. Tomatoes are rich sources of many important nutrients, and [...]
February 29th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | 1 Comment
The healing power of milk thistle
The prickly milk thistle has been used in the treatment of various liver problems for more than 2000 years, and many of the earliest healers were well acquainted with this valuable plant. The milk thistle is actually a member of the sunflower family, even though it features flowers of [...]
February 29th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The latest news on Echinacea
There are many herbal and natural remedies on the market, but few are as well known as the herb Echinacea. For many years, Echinacea has been one of the world’s most popular herbal remedies, and it is being studied for the ability to fight colds, flu and other common infections.
What [...]
February 29th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The many benefits of black pepper
Many people are unaware of the many healthful benefits of black pepper. Unlike salt, which can be harmful when added to food, black pepper actually seems to impart healthful benefits on those who use it in recipes and at the table.
Black pepper through the ages
In ancient times, black pepper [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
A word about the benefits of gingko biloba
Gingko biloba is one of the herbs with the longest history, and it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. For almost 2800 years, gingko biloba has been used to treat a number of illnesses and ailments.
Where does gingko biloba come from?
Gingko biloba [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Enjoy the healing power and flavor of beans
For many people, including some highly respected nutritionists, beans are just about the perfect food. Beans are so nutrient dense and low in calories that they are perfect for any dieter. In addition, beans are a strong source of dietary fiber, which has been shown to [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Basil is an herb for all seasons
Basil is one of the most commonly used of all herbs in cooking, and there are many recipes that are enhanced by this minty, aromatic plant. Many cooks like to grow fresh basil in an herb garden, for an endless supply of the freshest, best tasting herb for [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The many health benefits of ginger
There are many reasons to love the pungent aroma and great taste of ginger, but there is increasing evidence that ginger provides strong health benefits as well as great taste. Ginger has a long tradition of use in traditional medicine, and cultures around the world have long used ginger [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The healing power of the cranberry
The cranberry has long been associated with the holiday season, and no Thanksgiving feast would be complete without at least a few cranberry dishes. In addition to the delicious taste of the cranberry, however, this wholesome fruit has many important health benefits as well.
How nutritious is the cranberry?
The cranberry [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The power and health benefits of garlic in the diet
Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that garlic is an incredibly powerful food, and many recent studies have backed up that evidence. The same compounds responsible for giving garlic its pungent aroma and strong flavor have been shown to help protect against some forms of cancer [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The health benefits of green tea
There few drinks with as many important health benefits as green tea, and the Chinese have long known about the many benefits of this exciting foodstuff. The Chinese have been using green tea in traditional medicine to treat problems ranging from headaches and insomnia to depression and stomach aches.
Modern [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Enjoy the anti aging benefits of the goji berry
The goji berry just may be the most powerful of all anti-aging foods on the market. More and more people are discovering the power of the goji berry, also known as lyceum barbarum.
The history of the goji berry
The goji berry has long enjoyed a privileged place [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Eat plenty of cinnamon for good taste and great health
Cinnamon is one of the best known and best loved spices in all the world, and in earlier times a few grams of cinnamon could bring a king’s ransom on the open market. While the cost of this great spice is quite reasonable today, cinnamon [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The power of boswellia
Boswellia, which is also sometimes called Indian frankincense, is made from the boswellia serrata tree. This tree grows wild in the hills of the Indian subcontinent. Indian healers have long known about the strong anti-inflammatory nature of the gummy resin contained in the bark of the tree.
Modern uses of boswellia
In [...]
February 28th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The important health benefits of blueberries
Many nutrition experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and those same nutritionists understand the value of eating a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables.
Blueberries and nutrition
That is because different colored fruits and vegetables contain different nutrients, and blueberries are among the most [...]
February 27th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The many health benefits of the bilberry
Bilberry, known to science as actinium myrtillus, is a member of the blueberry family, and it is known for producing sweet blue colored berries. The bilberry bush is found both in North America and Europe, and it grows best in damp, acidic soils. The blue to black [...]
February 27th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
The Acai berry is a well-kept secret of the Amazon
For many years, the acai berry has been a well-kept secret, but that is beginning to change. Today more and more people are discovering the health enhancing power of this antioxidant rich food from the Amazon.
The acai berry is a dark purple berry that is [...]
February 27th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments
Power of superfoods for better immunity
Superfood provides you with greater energy. Superfoods keep you mentally fit. Superfoods boost your digestion capacity. Superfoods can nourish your hair and skin. Superfoods can protect you from diseases. And what else? Superfoods can provide you with better immunity.
Boosting your immunity is one of the many benefits of super foods. [...]
February 27th, 2008 | Posted in Super foods | No Comments