Posts Tagged ‘Antioxidants’
Who knew Broccoli Would Save Your Life?
The tissue of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, contains high levels of plant chemicals that are metabolized by the body into antioxidant and anti-carcinogen compounds – most notably, sulphoraphane. A growing body of evidence suggests numerous health benefits of broccoli and broccoli sprouts. An Iranian team reports that powdered broccoli…
Read MoreEat Something Green Today!
With most greens like spinach or kale, when eaten raw it is loaded with a high vitamin and mineral content, but when cooked it releases many phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are natural plant organic compounds often called phytonutrients that are well known for potential health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties that help to protect against heart disease, while…
Read MoreIs Your Salad Organic?
Recent news that First Lady Michelle Obama and her family intend to grow an organic vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House means that the entire First Family will be enjoying organic salads. Hopefully the news will prompt increased popularity for organic salads everywhere. Recent statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture…
Read MoreWhy We Should All Eat More Organic Food!
Organic Food is More Nutritious Organic foods, especially raw or non-processed, contain higher levels of beta carotene, vitamins C, D and E, health-promoting polyphenols, cancer-fighting antioxidants, flavonoids that help ward off heart disease, essential fatty acids, and essential minerals. On average, organic is 25% more nutritious in terms of vitamins and minerals than products derived…
Read MoreCherry Juice Aids Post-Exercise Muscle Recovery!
Cherries contain high levels of polyphenolic compounds including flavonoids and anthocyanins that confer anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Joanna Bowtell, from the Sports and Exercise Science Research Centre at London South Bank University (United Kingdom), and colleagues studied 10 well-trained men who consumed either a cherry juice, or the isoenergetic fruit concentrate beverage (control drink), for…
Read MoreAntioxidants May Reduce Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease!!!
Previous studies have reported that high levels of homocysteine, a pro-inflammatory protein component, are associated with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. J.M. Morillas-Ruiz, from Catholic University of San Antonio (Spain), and colleagues enrolled 100 women to participate in a double-blind controlled clinical trial. Fifty-two of the women were considered generally healthy (no Alzheimer’s) and served as…
Read MoreRed Meat Linked to Esophageal, Stomach Cancer Risks!!!
Red-meat lovers may have a greater likelihood of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and gastric cardia cancer than people who limit their intake, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 500,000 older U.S. adults followed for a decade, only a small number developed cancers of the esophagus or stomach. However, the risks…
Read MoreNo Doubt Now: Smoking Increases Risk for Breast Cancer Death!!!
In a prospective study of 2265 women with breast cancer, current and former smokers had a 39% higher rate of dying from breast cancer than never smokers. The study, which has an average follow-up of 9 years, provides strong evidence that smoking increases a woman’s risk of dying from breast cancer. Previous evidence had not…
Read MoreThe 3 hour recovery window!!!
After a strenuous workout, you have about a three-hour window to refuel the body for proper recovery. Inhibit inflammation and recover faster by supporting your immune system with natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory foods, like those containing vitamin C (kiwifruit, broccoli) or vitamin E (sunflower seeds, spinach), carotenoids (cantaloupe, sweet potatoes), selenium (tuna, chicken breast), omega-3…
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