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Here’s another reason to munch on an apple a day: Brain Power! Apples are a leading source of quercetin, which is an antioxidant plant chemical that protects your brain cells and helps keep your mental juices flowing. According to researchers at Cornell University, quercetin defends your brain cells from free radical attacks which can damage… Read More
Tomatoes, which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, are loaded with all kinds of health benefits. Studies have shown tomatoes aid in preventing cancer, heart disease as well as high cholesterol. Tomatoes also have a significant amount of vitamin K and calcium. These nutrients are very important in strengthening and doing minor fixes on the bones and the bone… Read More
Bananas are loaded with vitamin B, Vitamin C, potassium and other vitamins and minerals. Bananas benefit our heart and our muscular systems. Our bodies do not digest underipe bananas as well as ripe ones and should be avoided. Most farmers pick their bananas while green then take them through a process which gasses them with… Read More
Apples are one of the most commonly consumed fruits in the world, and rightly so as there is nothing better than biting into a crisp and juicy apple and knowing that you are eating something that is good for you. If you follow the old cliché that an “apple a day keeps the doctor away”,… Read More
Watermelon is a great treat for the whole family and a major thirst quencher on a hot summer day. It is composed of 92% water, which helps to flush out your system. This makes it a good fruit choice when detoxing.Also watermelon is a key source of lycopene, which may help reduce risk of several… Read More
We know that berries in general are one of the best fruits to eat so I want to quickly break down why I eat strawberries almost daily. Strawberries have high antioxidant power and protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals. These powerful berries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber, and… Read More
Pomegranates have been around for centuries and are even mentioned numerous times in the Bible. These amazing little seeds, or arils as they are also called, are full of fiber and have powerful antioxidants as well as disease fitting abilities. Growing up in California, I had access to many varieties of pomegranates. My sister and I… Read More
Although you can find cantaloupe year-round in your local supermarket, now is that time of year when you can purchase fresh, sweet and juicy cantaloupes. It’s safe to buy non-organic, but if you are juicing and include the rinds for extra nutrition, then it’s best to choose organic. Melons are great to take along on… Read More
