A high price tag isn’t necessarily a sign of nutritional value. Marketing hype aside, here’s a look at the ground reality of the worthiness of superfoods. This article from The Washington Post grades the costs and benefits of acai, chia and other ‘superfoods’. Browse Instagram these days, and you’ll see superfood-laden smoothie bowls or bags of superfood powders. The companies ... Continue Reading
Garnish or One of Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods?
Studies show that this once-ignored garnish, a superstar of the food-as-medicine concept, is on the list of anti inflammatory foods. This post from mindbodygreen.com showcases the underrated herb that you can eat every day to fight inflammation naturally. Maybe you consider yourself a foodie, passionate about everything you put on your plate. Or you're the type of person who ... Continue Reading
Food Allergies: Be Aware Before Picking a Diet
Be aware of your food allergies before zeroing down on a diet. Your body responds the moment you begin making healthier choices. This post from EmpowHER sheds light on the most common food allergens and how they affect your body. Eating a clean diet that includes only fresh fruits and vegetables will mean cutting out processed foods and allergens. It can make your body feel ... Continue Reading
Amazing Benefits of Blueberries You Should Know
Blueberries are crammed full of antioxidants and offer huge health benefits. This post from Mercola.com provides the low-down on these immensely popular, little blue wonders. The Buzz on Blueberries Botanical name: Vaccinium corybosum Blueberries are distinctive in so many ways. Not only are they the only blue food, but there are also more blueberry species native to North ... Continue Reading
Eat Bok Choy To Fight Cancer, Improve Bone Health, And More…
One cup of bok choy contains only about 20 calories, but its high levels of dietary fiber will fill you up, making it an excellent food for weight loss. Bok choy contains anti-inflammatory compounds including thiocyanate, an antioxidant that’s been found to protect cells from inflammatory substances produced in response to injury or infection in your body Bok choy is the most ... Continue Reading