Your morning joe wakes you up and gets you going, but did you know the right coffee can help prevent heart attacks, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? This post from Bottom Line Inc throws light on what makes coffee the best health drink. When it comes to good-for-you beverages, popular drinks such as red wine and green tea tend to get the most press. But ... Continue Reading
9 Reasons to Eat Cucumbers
Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of 95 percent water, making them an ideal hydrating and cooling food. Cucumbers are low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them useful for both weight loss and digestive health. Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as ... Continue Reading
New Reason to Enjoy Red Wine: It May Help Prevent Cavities
For anyone searching for another reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner, here's a good one: A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities. For anyone searching for another reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner, here’s a good one: A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, ... Continue Reading
Grape-Enriched Diet Protects Against Metabolic Dysfunction
This article reports that regular consumption of a variety of different colored grapes can retard the development of metabolic syndrome, even when consumed as part of a high fat, American-style diet. Metabolic syndrome refers to a related group of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels ... Continue Reading