For many people, including some highly respected nutritionists, beans are just about the perfect food. Beans are so nutrient dense and low in calories that they are perfect for any dieter. In addition, beans are a strong source of dietary fiber, which has been shown to help prevent cancer, heart disease and many other common ailments. [»]
Sep
09
Sep
09
Bilberry, known to science as actinium myrtillus, is a member of the blueberry family, and it is known for producing sweet blue colored berries. The bilberry bush is found both in North America and Europe, and it grows best in damp, acidic soils. The blue to black bilberries are used for many medicinal purposes, while the leaves have additional healing properties. [»]
Sep
09
Calcium is a vital part of every diet, but many people are not getting all the calcium they need for healthy teeth and bones. Nutritionists recommend that women aged from 11 to 18 consume no less than 800 mg of calcium every day, and that those aged 19 and older get at least 700 mg of calcium every day. Calcium is vital to healthy teeth and bones, and to preventing such complications as osteoporosis. [»]
Sep
08
For many years, the acai berry has been a well-kept secret, but that is beginning to change. Today more and more people are discovering the health enhancing power of this antioxidant rich food from the Amazon. [»]
Sep
08
More and more people today are realizing the importance of a healthy diet in the prevention and treatment of many common health conditions, and the role of diet in the prevention of cancer is becoming increasingly clear. Where once scientists in the west were reluctant to attribute diet to a cancer free lifestyle, today many studies have borne out the importance of diet in the prevention of this serious disease. [»]
Sep
08
More and more people are coming to understand the important role diet has to play in the prevention of many forms of cancer, and many recent studies have indicated that it is possible to help prevent breast cancer by eating healthier. [»]
Sep
08
Basil is one of the most commonly used of all herbs in cooking, and there are many recipes that are enhanced by this minty, aromatic plant. Many cooks like to grow fresh basil in an herb garden, for an endless supply of the freshest, best tasting herb for their recipes. Basil is quite easy to grow, and quiet inexpensive as well, so serious cooks should definitely consider growing their own basil. [»]


