The Mediterranean Diet shows these top 3 veggies are so rich in antioxidants that they prevent cancer. It’s one thing to say that a food contains certain nutrients, but it’s another to test and see its activity in the body. The question isn’t solely whether a food contains the stuff, but whether the nutrient is bioavailable, ie, absorbable by cells and tissues, and whether it ... Continue Reading
Diet Overhaul For Breaking The Pattern Of Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation can be acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is a normal response to physical injury, trauma or infectious disease. It's an indication that the immune system is functioning as it should. Chronic inflammation is long-term and usually low level, making it often imperceptible. The problem is that chemical signals make the immune system response continue unnecessarily ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Antioxidant Foods
We hear lots of talk about antioxidants and health, but do you really understand what they are and how they work? We think you should. Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other natural compounds that protect us from the harmful free radicals. These free radicals lead to DNA mutation which in turn causes disease and aging. Here's the important ... Continue Reading