Healthy Foods
You’re sure to find many healthy foods you actually like! You’ll discover the surprising benefits of foods.
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Pistachios
You might have heard new commercials lately that say that pistachios are a complete protein. I was a little…
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Yogurt
Yogurt contains a culture that keeps your intestinal flora (good bacteria) in balance. Yogurt reduces bad bacteria and helps reduce…
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Wine
There’s more to wine than resveratol. For many centuries, wine was safer to drink than the water. It…
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Whole Grains – heatlhy or not?
Whole grains are high in fiber – a great cholesterol reducer. The whole grain also includes plant sterols which…
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Watermelon
Did you know that Watermelon is a fruit AND a vegetable? Its a member of the gourd family. Watermelon…
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Water
What’s the one thing that you can do that will- > Help your skin look better> Give you more…
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Walnuts
Walnuts are a healthy fat source. Walnuts are a good source of Omega 3s – higher than other nuts.…
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Vinegar
Eating vinegar with a meal helps reduce after meal sugar spikes. It can also help you lose weight by…
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Turkey
Turkey is very high in protein! High in selenium which helps repair DNA damage to your cells, regulates your…
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Tuna
Tuna is high in protein. You know that protein is the major building material for muscle, blood, skin,…
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that improve your immune system and may slow degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis,…
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Sweet Potatoes
It’s orange, so you know it’s full of beta-carotene – which you know is converted into vitamin A, which…
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Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are a natural source of Vitamin E, more powerful than any supplement form you can buy. Vitamin…
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Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the most popular healthy foods – for good reason! Strawberries are full of phytonutrients called…
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Spinach
Want to be big and strong, have a healthy heart, great looking skin, and feel great? Follow Popeye’s advice…
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Soy
Whether it helps women with menopausal symptoms or lowers cholesterol is now questionable. New studies indicate that it’s not…
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Sesame Seeds
These little bitty seeds are a very good source of the minerals copper and manganese. They are also…
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Seaweed
Seaweed contains all of the minerals required by human body, including calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, iodine, iron and Zinc.…
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Sardines
Sardines are good for cardiovascular health, memory, joints, skin and energy level. These little nutritional powerhouses are a a…
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Salmon
Salmon is high in Omega-3 fats that are good for your heart and your brain functioning. Wild salmon has…
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Salad Dressing
OK – salad dressing is not usually a superfood. But when you make your own dressing from superfood…
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Sage
Sage is most commonly known for treating sore throats and coughs, mouth inflammations, and gingivitis. Sage oil contains alpha-…
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Saffron
Over the ages, saffron has been used to treat depression, asthma, insomnia, hardening of the arteries, coughs, whooping cough,…
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Rye
Rye is a whole grain fiber. It’s stronger distinctive flavor make it not as versatile as it’s wheat based…
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Red Grapefruit
In addition to the benefits of it’s plain cousin, the red fruit contain carotenoids and lycopene that are important…
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Raspberries
Eating raspberries can increase your memory, protect your brain from age related decline, help keep your blood from clotting,…
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Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains Lutein, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and age related macular degeneration. And pumpkin…
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Prunes
Prunes have come a long way. They used to be considered the fruit that old people ate when they…
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Potatoes
Potatoes are high in potassium and antioxidants. Sweet potatoes are higher in nutrients than white potatoes. But, they are…
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Popcorn
Popcorn is a whole grain with lots of fiber, but like potatoes, it depends on what you put on…
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Pomegranates
Pomegranates are very high in antioxidants and flavonoids and phytochemicals and potassium. That means they help every function in…
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Plums
Plums are a good source of anthocyanins, which are a natural energy enhancer. Anthocyanins also protect our blood vessels…
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Pineapple, Kiwi, Papaya
These fruits contain high amounts of enzymes thought to help in the fight against autoimmune disease (AIDS), allergies, and…
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Pickles
The vinegar in pickles can reduce your blood sugar spikes after meals. It can also help you lose…
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Peppermint
Peppermint soothes stomach, and decreases spasms due to irritable bowl syndrome. Usually used in hot tea form, though sucking…
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Peanuts
Peanuts are high in magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is linked to eye sight problems, bone loss, heart disease, colon cancer,…
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Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains healthy monounsaturated fats that may help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Add to…
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Pasta
Another food that has gotten a bad rap. Pasta actually is a safe carb. It releases glucose slowly…
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Parsley
Parsley freshens breath, soothes upset stomachs, and so much more… Parsley contains a compound of oils called myristicin, which…
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Oranges, Lemons, Limes
These citrus fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C. They also contain limonene, believed to reduce skin…
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Onion
Onions are a real powerhouse. They reduce bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, help to reduce blood clotting, reduce risk of diabetes, kills…
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Olive Oil
Olive oil contains oleic acid – which reduces cellular inflammation. Saturated fats on the other hand, such as butter…
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Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great way to get whole grains in your diet, especially if you are gluten…
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Oat Bran
Oat Bran can lower cholesterol as well as prescription drugs. Oat bran contains B complex vitamins, protein,…
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Nuts
Nuts are full of fat – but it’s the good fats. Monounsaturated fats and Omega 3s. The kind…
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Nutmeg
Have trouble staying asleep? Nutmeg contains phenylopropanoids that help you stay asleep. Stir ½ teaspoon into milk or decaf…
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Mustard
Yep, the old yellow kind. Contains the mineral Selenium, isothiocyanates, and circumin, that gives it its yellow color. Mustard…
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Mushrooms
Shitake, enoki, and other exotic mushrooms have cancer fighting properties. Shitake mushrooms contain a high amount of lentinan that…
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Mint
Mint is cooling, relaxing, freshens your breath, and tastes great. It soothes your stomach and aids digestion. Mint increases…
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Milk
There are two sides to the great milk debate. One side says milk high in calcium, good for bones,…
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Meat
Lean meat contains proteins, healthy fats, and glutathione – an amino acid that regenerates other antioxidants, regulates immune cells,…
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Maple Syrup
Pure maple syrup is another natural sugar, full of vitamins and minerals -Niacin, B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B2 (Riboflavin), Folic…
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Mango
One small mango provides a quarter of your recommended daily allowance for vitamin C, nearly two thirds of your…
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Lemons
Lemon is a popular scent in aroma therapy because its aromatic qualities calm you. Lemons are thirst quenching. In…
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Kale
Kale was used in ancient Greece to help rheumatism, eyesight and memory. It contains potassium, phosphorus, calcium and sulphur.…
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Hot Peppers
Hot peppers are good for respiratory problems, clears sinuses, and helps you breathe more clearly. They contain a lot…
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Honey
Honey has been used for centuries because of its healing properties. Has been used for healing wounds to keeping…
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Herbs
Fresh herbs, ounce for ounce, are higher in antioxidants than many fruits and vegetables. Many, like oregano, are powerful…
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Green Tea
Green Tea contains Polyphenols – helping to prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer, and antioxidants. Make sure to dunk your…
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Green and Red Peppers
Green peppers are high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids. They also contain carotenoids, folate, potassium vitamin A, and small…
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Grapes
Red grapes prevent clot formation and inhibit tumor growth. The skin of red grapes contain resveratol – a compound…
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Grapefruit
Grapefruit has tons of vitamin C and it contains an amino acid that boosts the effectiveness of the…
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Ginger
Ginger has been used to treat nausea, vomiting, headaches, chest congestion, cholera, colds, diarrhea, stomachache, rheumatism, and nervous…
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Garlic
Garlic is a little powerhouse. It is a natural antibiotic. It lowers cholesterol and blood pressure by dilating the…
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Fruit
While certain fruits have more superpowers than others, fruit in general is a great super addition to…
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Flax Seed
The richest source of ALA, in the omega 3s. Also contains high amounts of lignans and fiber. Reduces triglycerides…
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Fish
Fatty fish – tuna, salmon, sardines, herring, contain Omega-3s. One article said that young adults who ate…
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Eggs
Eggs have gotten a bad rap – and it’s been at your expense. Eggs contain choline, lutein,…
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Eggplant
Eggplant contains chlorogenic acid, a powerful antioxidant which fights bacteria, viruses, cancer and cholesterol, and helps prevent artery…
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Dill
Dill stops embarrassing gas by breaking up gas bubbles. Make a tea of 1-2 teaspoons dill seed in…
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Dates
Dates are full of fiber. That’s why they help keep you regular. Dates contain calcium, iron potassium, magnesium,…
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Dark Greens
Talk about a superfood! Dark green vegetables have lutein and zeaxanthin, which stop UV induced cell proliferation in…
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Curry/Tumeric
Curry contains curcumin which blocks the formation of harmful deposits in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s. It…
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Cucumbers
A member of the squash family. Cucumbers are a diuretic. They can help reduce high blood pressure and…
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Cranberries
You thought cranberries were only good for fighting kidney infections? Oh No – This is one amazing fruit.…
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Corn
This one is a double edged sword… Ok, for years I considered corn a non food, But now…
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Coffee
Coffee contains theophylline with acts as a bronchodilator- which helps asthma symptoms. It may also help prevent…
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Coconut
A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts … Well, there certainly has been a lot of to-do about coconut, hasn’t there?…
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Cinnamon
They have recently found that cinnamon helps diabetics lower blood sugar. Half a teaspoon a day over 40…
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Chocolate
We all know that chocolate is a natural mood enhancer, and now also thought to help reduce…
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Chili Peppers
Chili peppers contain Capsaicin, which is an antioxidant. They have blood thinning properties, lower cholesterol, fight carcinogens, and they…
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Chicken Soup
Yes, chicken soup really does relieve cold symptoms. Any warm liquid would help loosen mucus, but chicken…
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Chicken
Chicken is a good source of protein, and niacin. A niacin deficiency has been linked to Alzheimer’s…
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Cherries
Cherries contain a whopping 17 different antioxidants with benefits including easing arthritis pain, reducing inflammation, helping you…
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Cheese
You already know cheese high in both calcium, and fat. One ounce can curb PMS symptoms. In Europe, cheese is…
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Chamomile Tea
Chamomile Tea relieves upset stomachs, reduces cold symptoms, and eases menstrual cramps. Pretty handy, wouldn’t you say? The compounds…
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Cereal
High fiber choices are a great start in the morning, or a great healthy snack anytime. Also…
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Cayenne Pepper
Many cultures use this pepper to keep their food safe from bacteria. But it also improves circulation and blood…
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Cauliflower
Cauliflower is another member of the Cruciferous vegetable family – even though it is white. There’s always an…
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Cashews
Go ahead – have a handful. If you need a reason to indulge – read on… Cashews are…
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Carrots
Carrots contain carotenoids that help reduce your risk of heart disease and skin cancer. New studies show they’re…
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Cantaloupe
This is my favorite skin care food! Just a ¼ melon supplies almost a full day’s worth of…
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Cabbage
They say that Cabbage reduces colon cancer risk. Cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane which is said to not only…
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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts contain indole-3-carbinol which makes it harder for estrogen to bind to breast tissue which reduces monthly…
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Brown Rice
Brown rice contains three times the amount of calcium of white rice. The complete milling and polishing that…
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Broccoli
Talk about a super food! Broccoli is high in fiber, vitamin c, vitamin A, carotenoids, calcium, and folic…
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Bran
Bran contains insoluble fiber that helps keep digestive track clean. That means you won’t have a build up…
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Black Tea
Drinking black or green tea with a meal helps fight off the effects of fatty foods. Fatty foods…
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Berries
Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Red Grapes all help prevent clot formation and inhibit tumor growth. Berries also contain…
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Beer
Beer? That’s a shocker, isn’t it? Beer contains silicon which stimulates collagen production- good for your skin, and…
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Beans
Beans, Beans, they’re good for your heart… and more! Beans are full of protein, iron, folic acid,…
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Banana
Bananas are high in magnesium, potassium, and pectin – making them good for almost every part of your…
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Balsamic Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural antibiotic. It triggers your immune system to stops the growth of microbes. Vinegar…
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Avocado
Avocados contain Lutein which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and age related macular degeneration. They…
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Aspirin
OK, it’s not a food, but recent findings are important enough to include here. Salicylic acid, now nicknamed vitamin…
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Asparagus
Asparagus is detoxifying and a diuretic that helps body remove excess fluids by stimulating the kidneys. It's known…
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Apples
Apples and grapes contain anti-inflammatory compounds that help stop swelling of nasal passages. They help relieve diarrhea. And…
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural antibiotic. It triggers your immune system to stops the growth of microbes. Vinegar also…
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Almonds
Almonds have been used since the middle ages to relieve heartburn. But now we know they do a…
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Acai Berry
Actually a fairly new discovery – found in Brazil in 1999. According to the hype, they have – * …
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