Acai Berry
Actually a fairly new discovery – found in Brazil in 1999. According to the…
Almonds
Almonds have been used since the middle ages to relieve heartburn. But now…
Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural antibiotic. It triggers your immune system to stops the…
Apples
Apples and grapes contain anti-inflammatory compounds that help stop swelling of nasal passages.…
Asparagus
Asparagus is detoxifying and a diuretic that helps body remove excess fluids by…
Aspirin
OK, it’s not a food, but recent findings are important enough to include here.…
Avocado
Avocados contain Lutein which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and…
Balsamic Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural antibiotic. It triggers your immune system to stops…
Banana
Bananas are high in magnesium, potassium, and pectin – making them good for…
Beer
Beer? That’s a shocker, isn’t it? Beer contains silicon which stimulates collagen production-…
Berries
Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Red Grapes all help prevent clot formation and inhibit…
Black Tea
Drinking black or green tea with a meal helps fight off the effects…
Bran
Bran contains insoluble fiber that helps keep digestive track clean. That means you…
Broccoli
Talk about a super food! Broccoli is high in fiber, vitamin c, vitamin…
Brown Rice
Brown rice contains three times the amount of calcium of white rice. The…
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts contain indole-3-carbinol which makes it harder for estrogen to bind to…
Cabbage
They say that Cabbage reduces colon cancer risk. Cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane which…
Cantaloupe
This is my favorite skin care food! Just a ¼ melon supplies almost…
Carrots
Carrots contain carotenoids that help reduce your risk of heart disease and skin…
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is another member of the Cruciferous vegetable family – even though it…
Cayenne Pepper
Many cultures use this pepper to keep their food safe from bacteria. But it…
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile Tea relieves upset stomachs, reduces cold symptoms, and eases menstrual cramps. Pretty handy,…
Cheese
You already know cheese high in both calcium, and fat. One ounce can curb PMS…
Cherries
Cherries contain a whopping 17 different antioxidants with benefits including easing arthritis…
Chicken
Chicken is a good source of protein, and niacin. A niacin deficiency…
Chicken Soup
Yes, chicken soup really does relieve cold symptoms. Any warm liquid would…
Chili Peppers
Chili peppers contain Capsaicin, which is an antioxidant. They have blood thinning properties, lower…
Cinnamon
They have recently found that cinnamon helps diabetics lower blood sugar. Half a…
Coconut
A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts … Well, there certainly has been a lot of…
Coffee
Coffee contains theophylline with acts as a bronchodilator- which helps asthma symptoms.…
Cranberries
You thought cranberries were only good for fighting kidney infections? Oh No –…
Cucumbers
A member of the squash family. Cucumbers are a diuretic. They can help…
Curry/Tumeric
Curry contains curcumin which blocks the formation of harmful deposits in the…
Dark Greens
Talk about a superfood! Dark green vegetables have lutein and zeaxanthin, which stop…
Dates
Dates are full of fiber. That’s why they help keep you regular. Dates…
Eat Yourself Thin
Have you ever heard the term Negative Calorie Foods? Negative Calorie Foods take more calories…
Eggplant
Eggplant contains chlorogenic acid, a powerful antioxidant which fights bacteria, viruses, cancer and…
Fish
Fatty fish – tuna, salmon, sardines, herring, contain Omega-3s. One article said…
Flax Seed
The richest source of ALA, in the omega 3s. Also contains high amounts of…
Fruit
While certain fruits have more superpowers than others, fruit in general is…
Garlic
Garlic is a little powerhouse. It is a natural antibiotic. It lowers cholesterol and…
Ginger
Ginger has been used to treat nausea, vomiting, headaches, chest congestion, cholera, colds,…
Grapefruit
Grapefruit has tons of vitamin C and it contains an amino acid that…
Grapes
Red grapes prevent clot formation and inhibit tumor growth. The skin of red grapes…
Green and Red Peppers
Green peppers are high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids. They also contain carotenoids, folate,…
Green Tea
Green Tea contains Polyphenols – helping to prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer, and antioxidants.…
Herbs
Fresh herbs, ounce for ounce, are higher in antioxidants than many fruits and vegetables.…
Honey
Honey has been used for centuries because of its healing properties. Has been used…
Hot Peppers
Hot peppers are good for respiratory problems, clears sinuses, and helps you breathe more…
Is Pumpkin Good for You?
Its everything pumpkin season. But have you ever wondered, “Is pumpkin good for me?” It…
Kale
Kale was used in ancient Greece to help rheumatism, eyesight and memory. It contains…
Lemons
Lemon is a popular scent in aroma therapy because its aromatic qualities calm you.…
Mango
One small mango provides a quarter of your recommended daily allowance for vitamin C,…
Maple Syrup
Pure maple syrup is another natural sugar, full of vitamins and minerals -Niacin, B5…
Meat
Lean meat contains proteins, healthy fats, and glutathione – an amino acid that regenerates…
Mint
Mint is cooling, relaxing, freshens your breath, and tastes great. It soothes your stomach…
Mushrooms
Shitake, enoki, and other exotic mushrooms have cancer fighting properties. Shitake mushrooms contain a…
Mustard
Yep, the old yellow kind. Contains the mineral Selenium, isothiocyanates, and circumin, that gives…
Nutmeg
Have trouble staying asleep? Nutmeg contains phenylopropanoids that help you stay asleep. Stir ½…
Nuts
Nuts are full of fat – but it’s the good fats. Monounsaturated fats…
Oat Bran
Oat Bran can lower cholesterol as well as prescription drugs. Oat bran…
Olive Oil
Olive oil contains oleic acid – which reduces cellular inflammation. Saturated fats on the…
Onion
Onions are a real powerhouse. They reduce bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, help to reduce blood clotting,…
Oranges, Lemons, Limes
These citrus fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C. They also contain…
Parsley
Parsley freshens breath, soothes upset stomachs, and so much more… Parsley contains a compound…
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains healthy monounsaturated fats that may help reduce your risk of…
Peanuts
Peanuts are high in magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is linked to eye sight problems, bone…
Peppermint
Peppermint soothes stomach, and decreases spasms due to irritable bowl syndrome. Usually used in…
Pickles
The vinegar in pickles can reduce your blood sugar spikes after meals. It…
Pineapple, Kiwi, Papaya
These fruits contain high amounts of enzymes thought to help in the fight against…
Pistachios
You might have heard new commercials lately that say that pistachios are a complete…
Plums
Plums are a good source of anthocyanins, which are a natural energy enhancer. Anthocyanins…
Pomegranates
Pomegranates are very high in antioxidants and flavonoids and phytochemicals and potassium. That means…
Popcorn
Popcorn is a whole grain with lots of fiber, but like potatoes, it depends…
Potatoes
Potatoes are high in potassium and antioxidants. Sweet potatoes are higher in nutrients than…
Prunes
Prunes have come a long way. They used to be considered the fruit that…
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains Lutein, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and age…
Raspberries
Eating raspberries can increase your memory, protect your brain from age related decline, help…
Red Grapefruit
In addition to the benefits of it’s plain cousin, the red fruit contain carotenoids…
Rye
Rye is a whole grain fiber. It’s stronger distinctive flavor make it not as…
Saffron
Over the ages, saffron has been used to treat depression, asthma, insomnia, hardening of…
Sage
Sage is most commonly known for treating sore throats and coughs, mouth inflammations, and…
Salad Dressing
OK – salad dressing is not usually a superfood. But when you make…
Salmon
Salmon is high in Omega-3 fats that are good for your heart and your…
Sardines
Sardines are good for cardiovascular health, memory, joints, skin and energy level. These little…
Seaweed
Seaweed contains all of the minerals required by human body, including calcium, sodium, magnesium,…
Sesame Seeds
These little bitty seeds are a very good source of the minerals copper…
Soy
Whether it helps women with menopausal symptoms or lowers cholesterol is now questionable. New…
Spinach
Want to be big and strong, have a healthy heart, great looking skin, and…
Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the most popular healthy foods – for good reason! Strawberries…
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are a natural source of Vitamin E, more powerful than any supplement…
Sweet Potatoes
It’s orange, so you know it’s full of beta-carotene – which you know is…
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that improve your immune system and may slow degenerative…
Tomorrow is National Watermelon Day!
Like we needed a special day to enjoy this summer treat, right? But there it…
Turkey
Turkey is very high in protein! High in selenium which helps repair DNA damage…
Vinegar
Eating vinegar with a meal helps reduce after meal sugar spikes. It can also…
Walnuts
Walnuts are a healthy fat source. Walnuts are a good source of Omega 3s…
