superfoods
June 8th, 2008 at 11:46am
Under Food+ Heart Health
Remember when nuts were considered fattening and best avoided? Not any longer: they’re now being hailed as dietary panaceas. Rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and antioxidants such as vitamin E, walnuts contain higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than other nuts and are one of the best plant sources of protein.
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Tags: cholesterol, heart disease, superfoods, walnuts
By Wendy
June 7th, 2008 at 04:06pm
Under Food+ Prostate Cancer
Once seen as the exclusive preserve of hairy-armpitted vegetarians, soya and soy products are now the superfood of choice for several glamour icons, including Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow. Soya beans contain complete proteins, which are usually found only in meat (hence its popularity with vegans), lots of fiber and no cholesterol. It’s also low […]
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Tags: cholesterol, menopause, osteoporosis, soy, soya, superfoods
By Wendy
June 4th, 2008 at 09:27am
Under Food
A member of the cabbage family, this root vegetable from the Peruvian Andes looks like a little turnip. It’s been harvested for centuries, was famously eaten by Inca warriors before they went into battle and was so highly prized it was used as a form of payment for Spanish taxes.
It is a rich source of […]
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Tags: aphrodisiac, endocrine system, libido, maca, perimenopause, superfoods
By Wendy
May 26th, 2008 at 08:29am
Under Food+ Weight Loss
Decidedly unglamorous, and if you’re susceptible it plays havoc with your digestion, but cabbage is well worth getting to love all the same. It contains phytochemical compounds that reduce the risks of several cancers.
Eating it regularly can improve the immune system, purify the blood and see off viruses, while red cabbage contains lots of antioxidants. […]
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Tags: antioxidants, superfoods, thyroid
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