With so much talk about antioxidants and how great they are, many of us are left wondering how we can get these wonderful compounds in our bodies. I found this helpful table in the September 2008 issue of Today’s Dietitian magazine.
- Beta-Carotene
Found in: Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables such as carrots and cantaloupe; dark [...]
Research published in Science Daily this past February shows that Beet Juice (500 ml/day) may be able to reduce blood pressure nearly as much as prescription medications can. Another study published this past March in Hypertension showed that 2 cups of beet juice per day decreased blood pressure by as much as 10 points! It [...]
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“Consumers are taking greater responsibility for their health and are hungry for nutrition information. But beware, not all information is accurate.
New diets appear all the time, making it a challenge to separate fact from fiction. Judging accuracy is easy when you watch for the “red flags of junk science.” Think twice if:
* A product promises [...]
New research published in the July edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights findings that low-fat dairy products may have even more healthy benefits for your heart and your kidneys.
In the study, the diets of over 5,000 men and women were studied by looking at what foods these individuals ate and how often [...]
This week I found some helpful information from www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com to go with my “Diet for Your Joints” section. While I’m not very familiar with this site, I thought they had some good recommendations for foods to help arthritis. If you have any more arthritis-fighting tips, please send them along.
“A well-balanced diet can help you maintain [...]

