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Inflammation is a key driver of most chronic diseases and the anti-inflammatory power in ginger is off-the-charts.The potent inflammation busters in ginger are called xanthines. These valuable agents are also work horses for boosting immunity and fighting viral infections. Dark leafy greens are one of the healthiest foods (arguably THE healthiest food) on the planet and thanks to a new study, their disease-busting credentials just got bigger. Based on a review of six studies including over 220,000 people, eating more leafy green vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of getting type 2 diabetes (British [...] Sweet, juicy, and so delicious – peaches are a reservoir of healthy goodness. A cup of this fruit has only 60 calories and provides a super sweet blast of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and potent antioxidant carotenoids. We already know that peaches are great for heart health, but they may prove to be most beneficial for [...] Revered for its stunning color, unique texture and savory flavor – eggplant is brimming with healthy goodness. It is a great source of fiber, especially soluble fiber that can lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar, along with several other key nutrients including potassium, manganese and B vitamins. It is super low in calories (only 27 [...] As I mentioned in a blog post last week, Eggplant is a nutritional powerhouse and my pick for superstar food of the month. Since some are a little unsure about how to prepare this veggie, I wanted to share with you another one of my favorite recipes for Eggplant Fritters. Try these tonight! They are family-friendly [...] Eggplant is my pick for superstar food of the month for June! If you are looking for ways to include this nutrient-packed veggie in your diet, try my delicious and 100% healthy recipe for Eggplant Parmesan. If you are looking for more healthy cooking ideas, you may want to check out my recipes for Blueberry Crumble, [...] Well stocked salad bars offer a quick and convenient opportunity to tap into the extraordinary nutritional benefits the right foods can provide. Fortunately – comprehensive salad bars are now easy to access. My personal favorites are Ruby Tuesday, Whole Foods and Earth Fare. To successfully navigate through the salad bar and get the most nutritional [...] Time: 01:46
In this video, Dr. Ann describes the health benefits of sweet potatoes. For more on making the healthiest dietary choices, check out Dr. Ann’s Healthy Grocery List. In an analysis that included the most comprehensive and authoritative to date, nuts proved their efficacy in improving blood lipid levels. After pooling the data from 25 separate clinical tests, scientists determined that including up to a third of a cup of nuts dailylowers LDL (bad) cholesterol by 7.4 percent, lowers triglycerides by 10.2 percent, [...] |
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