An apple a day, will keep the doctor away, because it contains: 5 grams of fiber Pectin, which prevents cholesterol from building in the lining of blood vessel walls Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant protecting brain cells from degeneration Quercetin also protects your lungs Anti-oxidants, protecting your body from illness Boron and phloridzin, both help to [...]

Pumpkin seeds are native to the Americas. They are flat, dark green seeds. You can find them in many markets throughout the year. It is in the fall, pumpkins are easily purchased in grocery stores. Pumpkin seeds are called pepitas in Mexico and are a trademark of Mexican cuisine. They are also popular in Greece. [...]

Gnarly Root Ginger is an ugly (at least I think it’s ugly), knotted underground stem, of the plant Zingiber officinale. Ginger has been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian and Arabic herbal traditions since ancient times. In China, ginger has been used to help digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea and nausea for more [...]

We’ve long heard the benefits of chocolate, but now another snack favorite has been deemed to be a health food. In a new study, popcorn was found to have as much as two times higher concentration of polyphenols than fruits and vegetables. Polyphenols are plant substances, which serve as antioxidants. They’re the compounds which are [...]

The President Says: ‘Eat Your Peas’ Speaking at a White House news conference about the need for a painful compromise to raise the nation’s borrowing limit, Obama said it’s time to “pull off the Band-Aid“ and ”eat our peas.” So does Obama have a pea problem? Why the peas comment? Doesn’t he like peas? Michelle [...]

Did You Know: The average North American consumes 153 pounds of sugar per year. One can of soda pop contains between 10 and 14 teaspoons of sugar. Six teaspoons of sugar lowers the immune system 25 percent for 12 hours. Fifteen teaspoons of sugar lowers the immune system 95 percent for 12 hours Sugar causes the pancreas to [...]

Nuts* Have Terrific Health Benefits Peanuts may be the favorite nut for kids, but a diet including walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans, and pine nuts will improve your family’s overall health. Nuts have healthy fats and combined with protein, vitamin and minerals, it is a healthy addition to your family’s diet. Nuts improves blood [...]

Hot Summer? Cool Off With Watermelon! National Watermelon Day is just around the corner — August 3. Watermelon is a summer favorite with kids. It’s a good thing they often eat it outside.  Who doesn’t remember spiting watermelon seeds to see who can propel them the furthest during the dog days of summer? According to [...]

Top Banana Who knew the fruit on top of the list for health is the banana? Kids love bananas as they contain three natural sugars: sucrose, fructose and glucose. Besides, they are fun to peel. A small banana has approximately 12 grams of sugar, medium 14 grams and large 18 grams. An apple is 38 [...]

Why Raw Milk? Raw milk is full of harmful bacteria, isn’t it? We’ve heard the horror stories of people getting sick after drinking unpasteurized milk. So why go to the trouble to obtain raw milk? Before 1800, raw milk was the only option. Dairies in Boston and New York began commercially producing low quality milk. [...]