This Fresh and Fruity Cobbler allows you to enjoy a great dessert without guilt and it is also suitable for diabetics. The recipe calls for blueberries, nectarines, and strawberries. If there are other fresh fruits available to you, feel free to make substitutions. For instance you could substitute peaches for nectarines. If possible, do not substitute something else for the blueberries as blueberries are scientifically known to be one of the hea (more…)
Some of you (especially the older baby boomers) might remember “The Magnificent Seven”, a blockbuster western movie from 1960 featuring an incredible cast that included Yul Brenner, Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn, and Charles Bronson.
Well, this article is NOT about those Magnificent Seven. It’s about seven food items that are downright excellent and “magnificent” for your health, particularl (more…)
If you don’t have time and patience to think about every bite you are putting into your mouth then at least just commit this list to memory – the healthiest team around – the Super Foods your body and mind need for optimum performance and health.
Like Superman himself, these foods are classic and always heroes, no matter what trendy new berry or hard to pronounce herb comes around. Let’s get into it:
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Many people have heard about antioxidants and their numerous health benefits. Since we don’t have to rely upon supplements to gain antioxidants, we should try to incorporate the foods which supply these beneficial aids into our diets. By consuming foods rich in antioxidants we prevent and repair the stress that comes from oxidation (a normal process that occurs during normal cell function). A small percentage of the cells become damaged during (more…)
Berries are a fantastic source of nutrients, as well as being versatile and tasty.
Strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C, an antioxidant vitamin. Antioxidants mop up free radicals, unstable molecules that cause cell damage. Another valuable micronutrient in strawberries is ellagic acid, a phytochemical (plant-based chemical) that may help fight cancer by blocking cancer cells.
Of all the fruits, raspberries are one o (more…)