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Category Archives: Superfoods
AntiCancer Foods Part 7 – Pomegranates
Julie’s Comments: Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and eating them or drinking the juice has multiple health benefits. How do you include them in your diet? The seeds are delicious sprinkled on salads or stirred into yogurt, and the juice … Continue reading
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
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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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
Berries and Their Health Benefits
Julie’s Comments: Try including berries for your nutritional eating habits; here’s more evidence that adding them to your healthy food guide is a good thing, from John Phillip. They can be purchased fresh or frozen, or grow your own if … Continue reading
Superfoods for Optimal Nutrition
Julie’s Comments: Stephanie Kuzicki gives us a list of foods so packed with beneficial nutrients they are often referred to as “Superfoods”. I’ve read about these in other sources and I like to include as many as I can in … Continue reading
Add Superfoods to Your Meals
Julie’s Comments: Here are some quick easy tips for adding Superfoods to your meals. I usually buy frozen berries which are available year-round, and add them to my oatmeal or plain yogurt. I hope you enjoy this short video!