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AntiCancer Foods Part 6 – Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene. Dr. Mehmet Oz writes that lycopene prevents cancer cells from growing and dividing. I like tomatoes raw or cooked, and my favorites are the fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes that we grow in the … Continue reading
AntiCancer Foods Part 5 – Blueberries
Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, nutrients that are so important for our health. Blueberries also contain a substance called ellagic acid, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz. Ellagic acid helps prevent carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) from damaging our cells’ … Continue reading
Why Eat Healthy? Part 2 – Dangers of Processed Meats
What exactly are “processed meats”? Are they good or bad for us? Processed meats include bacon, hot dogs, cold cuts and “deli meat”, sausages including breakfast sausage and other types like kielbasa and bratwurst (“brats”), and cooked ham. These items … Continue reading
Why Eat Healthy? Part 1 – The Mediterranean Diet
Why is healthy eating important? I was listening to John Tesh’s radio program the other day and he was talking about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. What is it, and why is it good? The Mediterranean diet is named … Continue reading
Soy Myths Exposed – The Dangers of Soy
Julie’s Comments: Many people consider soy products a health food. Here are short videos from two different experts that give reasons why soy products are not good for us, except for fermented ones like miso, tempeh and nato in … Continue reading
AntiCancer Foods Part 4 – Endive
Cancer researcher Dr. William Li recently appeared on The Dr. Oz Show to talk about foods that fight cancer. He said “Mother Nature has laced many fruits, vegetables and spices with the same molecules we are studying in the … Continue reading
AntiCancer Foods Part 3 – Cruciferous Vegetables
There’s probably something you can find that you’ll like on this list of cancer fighting cruciferous vegetables: Arugula, Bok Choy, Broccoli and Broccoli Sprouts, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Radish, Rutabaga and Turnip. Watercress (see … Continue reading
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AntiCancer Foods Part 2 – Onions
According to Dr. Mehmet Oz, onions are a superfood that can help fight cancer. Eating half an onion a day can help decrease many cancers including breast and colon cancer. To save yourself money he says there’s no need to … Continue reading
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Tagged anticancer foods, cancer fighting foods, healthy eating guide
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AntiCancer Foods Part 1 – Watercress
Watercress is probably best known as an ingredient in the little sandwiches served at teas or cocktail parties. According to Nicholas Perricone, M.D., board certified dermatologist and world renowned healthy-aging expert, watercress has important nutrients that help fight cancer. Here … Continue reading
How Do You Wean Yourself Off Of Sodas?
Julie’s Comments: Soda does nothing good for you, except that people like the taste. Here are some great tips if you want to change your soda habit. Okay, so you may not be able to weigh what you did … Continue reading
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Tagged getting off soda, HFCS, high fructose corn syrup, soda and health
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