Bilberry is a part of the herb world that has recently begun re-emerging because of recent scientific discoveries linking the fruit to therapeutic properties in blood vessel-related disorders. If you happen to suffer from any disorder that is related to weaken blood vessels, then you should definitely think about bilberry as part of your treatment, as it can be safe and extremely effective. Bilberry is a rich source of anthocyanidins, which giv (more…)
Dark berries like blueberries and cranberries are increasingly recognized in the public as health icons. Not only nutritious by their contents of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, protein and dietary fiber, berries are also synonymous with antioxidant health benefits.
Antioxidants are an important nutrient category thought to be the major health characteristic of colorful fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants are substances synthesize (more…)
Celebrate National Blueberry Month by making a pot of delicious coffee or tea and serving it with this Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake or the Spiced Blueberry Cake. And continue to eat blueberries all year. These tiny berries are one of the most nutritious foods we have so take advantage of them at least once a week.
BLUEBERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 (more…)
The name of my website is diabetic enjoying food and believe me that is a true statement. I love good food! And I’ll just bet that you do too; am I right? The one thing I have learned since being diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic at the age of sixty is this, being diabetic does not mean I can no longer enjoy good food. Oh sure, I’d rather not be a diabetic. I’d rather be able to eat the way I used to. But I have found ways to change my favorite reci (more…)
A berry beneficial food
Blueberries are the latest healthy food phenomenon[1]. Recently there has been buzz about Acai[2]. Before that it was red grapes and wine[3]. Scientists now know that all berries provide benefits, which indicates that we should eat a variety of berries rather than just the fruit of the month.
The compounds that give berries their red, violet, purple and blue colors have potential anti-cancer and heart disease (more…)
Older skin needs all the help it can get to maintain a glow of any kind. Commercial skincare products promise eternal youth, but are laden with chemicals and usually fail to deliver anything except BS.
This is when we older women (and men! Good skincare is important for you, too) need to turn to Mother Nature for help. If anyone understands eternal youth it is Mama Nature.
The blueberry is the number one antioxidant fruit known far (more…)
Neil Gaiman is an English Author of imaginative short stories and novels and has been one of the top writers in modern comics, as well as writing books for readers of all ages. His notable works include ‘The Sandman Comic series’, ‘American Gods’, ‘Stardust’ and ‘Coraline’. He is also the recent Newbery Medal-winner.
“Blueberry Girl” is the creation of Neil, written originally for the then-unborn daughter of a longtime (more…)
Besides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it’s complications. Stroke is caused by uncontrolled diet that is high in saturated and trans fats resulting in cholesterol build up in the arteries and high blood pressure. In other words, if cholesterol building up in the arteries is blocking the circulation of blood in any part of the body (more…)
Traditional fruits such as peaches, bananas, and strawberries are no longer the only add-ins used in these healthy drinks. More and more nutrition aficionados are moving to exotic or at least new fruits to make their smoothie concoctions. Nowadays, shakes are in major competition.
Mangosteen is a tropical fruit from Southeast Asia. It’s about the size of a small apple and contains a sweet white interior that breaks off in wedges si (more…)
Everyone knows that the heart is a vital organ. Unfortunately, many people choose to ignore this simple, but important fact when deciding what foods to eat. Heart disease is extremely prevalent in today’s society and also plays a hand in thousands of deaths every day in this country. Today, let’s talk about five foods that are good for you, and good for your heart.
The first food is blueberries. Blueberries are delicious and easy to find. T (more…)