Ways to make water more appealing
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Water is our most indispensable nutrient – we don’t make or store it and without water, it would only be a matter of days before we would succumb to death.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Fight springtime allergies with allergy-fighting foods
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Spring is a wonderful time of year with the reawakening of new growth in dormant plants. But for many people it’s also a reawakening and a reminder it’s allergy season triggered by all the grass, pollen and mold. With everything in full bloom this can result in itchy, watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing that can begin as early as February and can last until early summer.
Read MoreSay aloha to sweet, nutritious pineapple
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When we think of pineapple, images of Hawaiian women in grass hula skirts placing flowered leis around our necks come to mind. This exotic fruit was first introduced to the Hawaiian islands in 1813 and by 1930, nine million cases of pineapple were exported out of the state by nine different canneries. By the 1960’s, Hawaii was responsible for growing 80 percent of the world’s pineapple. Hawaii still grows pineapple but over the years, it is no longer a profitable place to grow and process this fruit. Today, Hawaii currently only grows about two percent of the world’s pineapple.
Read More8 foods shockingly high in sugar
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Here is a list of 8 foods you may be surprised that are higher in sugar than you realized
Read MoreGet gorgeous skin by summer with these 7 foods
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Here are 7 foods that if consumed regularly, may help give your skin a more natural glow, smoothness and with fewer breakouts getting you ready to face the season ahead:
Read MoreMaximizing the most from a cup of green tea
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We love our tea. In fact we love it so much tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. Hundreds of millions of people around the globe enjoy drinking tea and studies have shown green tea provides some of the most nutritional health benefits of all.
Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals, damaging compounds in the body that change cells, damage DNA, and even cause cell death. The belief by scientists is free radicals contribute to the aging process along with the development of health problems including cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants such as polyphenols found in green tea, can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or perhaps prevent some the damage they cause. These same polyphenols may also be the answer to a youthful glow as research has discovered that these compounds in green tea may protect skin against UV radiation as well as improve skin quality such as elasticity and dryness.
Because of the polyphenol chemicals found in green tea, researchers believe green tea’s potent health properties derive from them. Polyphenols contained in teas are classifies as catechins. Green tea contains six primary catechin compounds with one of them being apigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. ECCG is the most studied polyphenol component in green tea and the most active. Some researchers think the polyphenols in green tea, giving it its bitter flavor, seem to have greater antioxidant effects than vitamin C.
Green tea also contains alkaloids including caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline. An amino acid compound also found in green tea, L-theanine, has been studied for its calming effects on the nervous system.
Besides the possibility of preventing major chronic diseases, green tea has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to help relieve or cure other health conditions such as using it in various ways:
· A stimulant
· A diuretic to help rid the body of excess fluid
· An astringent to control bleeding and help heal wounds
· To treat gas
· To help regulate body temperature and blood sugar
· To promote digestion
· To improve mental processes
To help maximize the most health benefits green tea has to offer, there are certain steps one can take to do this:
· The best source of tea polyphenols is brewed green tea.
· Steep the tea bag or tea leaves for at least three minutes as it takes time for the polyphenols to dissolve into the water.
· Squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice which not only supplies some vitamin C but also protects the polyphenols from being oxidized and lost.
· An 8 ounce cup of fresh-brewed green tea contains about 320 milligrams of polyphenols, including roughly 190 mg of EGCG.
· It is recommended to consume about 2 to 3 cups of green tea daily to receive the health benefits it may provide.
If you are unsure if drinking green tea is safe for you or not, always discuss with your healthcare provider as to what they recommend. People with high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney problems, or with anxiety may need to avoid large amounts of green tea or avoid it altogether.
25 ideas to fill your plate with more fruits and veggies
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Next time you sit down to a meal notice how many fruits and veggies you have on your plate. Is half of it filled with these disease fighting foods? That’s what more of us need to do according to MyPlate.gov and they are right. If you want to be a healthy person getting in the various vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals our bodies need for nourishment and protection against chronic illness, the answer is staring you right in the face every time you walk by the produce aisle at the grocery store.
Read MoreDASH Diet For Reducing Hypertension
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If you’re looking for a way of eating anyone can and should do, look no further than the DASH diet. This eating plan is so well-respected that 2017 marks its seventh year in a row of being named as the best choice of diet overall by US News & World Report.
Read MoreRaisins Naturally Nutritious
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Raisins – who would ever guess this humble dried fruit packs quite the nutritional punch. Now, if you love raisins, you need to know a little bit about their birthplace.
Read MoreSwitch Off Your Carb Cravings
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There's a reason why you can't stop yourself from grabbing that second piece of cake or third slice of pizza.
Read MoreGet a brain boost with these 6 foods
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Our brain needs to be fed the right kind of foods to keep us thinking clearly, focused, feeling energetic and functioning at our best.
Read MoreFoods that fight against chronic inflammation
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When we think of inflammation we may conjure up images of swelling, bruising or redness visible to the naked eye.
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Dark Chocolate
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Did you know that snacking on chocolate, more specifically the dark kind, can keep you alert and get your mind back on track when you are having a midday crash?
Read MoreMaking Your Diet Plan Work For You
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In recent years, there has been a shift in what Americans view as healthy. In a GMO generation, people trying to be healthy are looking to stick to natural and organic foods instead of diet programs that count calories.
Read More3 Foods To Always Buy And 3 Foods To Seldom Buy
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People often ask me “What kinds of food should I be buying and which foods should I not?” I could rattle off a long list of both healthy and not so healthy foods but instead I’ve narrowed it down to just 3 foods to always buy and 3 foods to seldom buy.
Read MoreEating Right Is Simple
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Healthy diet and choice of foods should not be complicated, you should just focus of making wise choices regarding your beverage and food.
Read More7 Foods To Keep You From Getting Sick
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Let’s take a look at some great food to keep you feeling great during cold and flu season.
Read MoreVegetables: Raw or Cooked?
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Shouldn't we at least be eating our vegetables raw, when we can?
Read MoreFoods that are not as healthy as they seem
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Frozen yogurt is a popular alternative to ice cream for people on diets. However, frozen yogurt can be high in calories and sugar especially when you include all the additives that frozen yogurt shops often supply.
Read MoreSaving Cents at the Supermarket
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Ouch! Have you felt the “pinch” of rising food prices at the grocery store lately? Up and down the aisles, prices are soaring for basic staple foods such as meat, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
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