All Blog Posts Tagged 'antioxidants' (6)

Berries and Your Heart Health

In the battle against chronic disease, specifically heart disease, the antioxidant content of berries is a fantastic weapon.

Researchers in 2008 studied 72 volunteers over an eight week period. The volunteers were divided into a berry group and control group. The berry group was fed 100 grams of whole bilberries, 50 grams of lingonberry-rich nectar, and 100 grams of blackcurrants, strawberries, or raspberry-chokeberry juice every other day. The control group received non-berry “fruit… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Cherries, The New Super Food

It seems I can’t drive anywhere in town these days without passing a roadside stand selling cherries.

Guess what? That’s a good thing. Besides all of these local entrepreneurs competing for my patronage, the grocery stores are overflowing with these sweet (and tart), delicious fruits. Living in California, and the fertile San Joaquin Valley, I take it for granted that… Continue

Added by Mike Foster on June 4, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut

Actually, most times I feel like a nut, in more ways than one. If you were to ask my wife, other family members, or any of my close acquaintances, most, if not all, would agree that I tend to conduct myself in a nutty fashion from time to time. Hey, I admit I can be a tad goofy, but that doesn’t make me a bad person, does it? No, it just makes me a bit nutty.…

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Added by Mike Foster on April 17, 2009 at 1:05am — No Comments

Frequently Asked Questions About Acai Berries and The Acai Scams

* General Acai Information

What is an acai berry?

Acai berries are small, dark purple berries that grows on large palms in countries like Brazil. The berry is about the size of a grape and is considered to be one of the healthiest foods in the world.

Why is acai considered the #1 super food in the world?

Acai is considered the #1 super food because it has the highest concentration of antioxidants of any known food in the world. Fiber,… Continue

Added by Steve @ Project Swole on March 5, 2009 at 10:08am — No Comments

Heart Healthy Lettuce - Reach for the dark, leafy greens

Are you a die hard fan of ice berg lettuce? Iceberg lettuce is a source of vitamins A, C, K, and B6; along with some fiber, potassium, and folate. This probably sounds great, but compared to romaine lettuce, iceberg falls short nutritionally.

Romaine lettuce has 7 times more vitamin A than iceberg lettuce and about twice the amount of calcium and potassium. Also, dark leafy greens contain the antioxidant beta carotene. Antioxidants help protect against inflammatory disorders, such as… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on October 6, 2008 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Health and nurition, who really eats 5-7 servings of fruit per day?

My wife and I found a convient way to get our child to eat his daily required fruit intake. We are busy and have little time to eat anti-oxidant rich fruits to help our bodies be the way it should be. We also started this program and have had significant changes physically it is wonderful. We do not want to advertise but if anyone is intersted we can forward the information to you.

Added by Christopher on April 5, 2008 at 10:04am — No Comments