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Health Benefits of Strawberry

Posted by on Wednesday, 12 August, 2009 Comments Off

strawberry 300x300 Health Benefits of StrawberryWe all know strawberries are delicious, but they are also nutritious, and ideally should be a part of everyone’s daily diet. You’ll enjoy some health advantages by eating strawberries regularly, and the best part is strawberries are one of the most delicious fruits.

The USDA recommends that every American eat at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, but unfortunately, most people don’t even come close to that. Adding fresh strawberries to your diet, whether they are in salads, smoothies, or on their own, is a great way to get the servings of fruit you need for a well-rounded body and a healthy immune system.

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Avocados Health Benefits

Posted by on Saturday, 18 July, 2009 Comments Off

avocado Avocados Health BenefitsHere are ten reasons to do just like I do and eat an avocado a day:

Prostate Cancer Prevention
Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer.

Oral Cancer Defense
Research has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells.

Breast Cancer Protection
Avocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.

Eye Health
Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.

Lower Cholesterol
Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week.

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Tomatoes Benefits

Posted by on Friday, 29 May, 2009 Comments Off

tomato 300x250 Tomatoes BenefitsTomatoes are a member of the deadly nightshade family, and as such were considered toxic, causing many conditions like appendicitis, “brain fever” and cancer. In fact, they may have just the opposite effect. Tomatoes were not even eaten in the US until the early 1800s, when an eccentric New Jersey gentleman Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson brought them back from a trip overseas. Always one to take advantage of a dramatic opportunity, he announced an amazing display of courage would take place on September 26, 1820. He shocked his hometown of Salem by consuming and entire basket of tomatoes in front of a crowd of spectators, expecting him to keel over any second. Obviously, he didn’t and since then tomatoes have been a staple of the American diet and with good reason.

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Foods To Prevent Lung Cancer

Posted by on Saturday, 28 March, 2009 Comments Off

Lung 300x225 Foods To Prevent Lung CancerThere is strong evidence that eating certain foods can significantly cut a person’s risk of lung cancer. Here’s a list of ten powerful lung protectors:

Cruciferous Vegetables
Compounds found in cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and watercress have been shown to halt the progression of lung cancer in both human and animal studies.

Pomegranate Juice
Studies in mice show that pomegranate juice may inhibit the development of lung cancer.

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