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Superfoods Fight Off Cancer Cells

January 12, 2011 superfoods

Superfoods protect you from illness and keeps your body healthy

Fruits and vegetables are the superfoods loaded with powerful nutrients that fight off disease.

  • Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower have natural chemicals in them that can combat breast cancer. Broccoli, especially sprouts, is known to aid in preventing some forms of cancer, such as rectal and colon cancer.
  • Hot peppers such as cayenne and chili contain a chemical called capsicum, which may neutralize certain cancer-causing substances and may help prevent stomach cancer.
  • Garlic increases the immune system cell activity  and indirectly  breaks down cancer causing substances.  Garlic is also anti-fungal, anti-viral,  anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, and anti-inflammatory.
  • Citrus such as lemons, grapefruits is believed to help prevent cancer by washing  it out of the body.
  • Leafy greens and yellow vegetables has been associated with lower levels of stomach cancer.

For a more complete list of cancer fighting foods check out The Cancer Cure Foundation.

The fact is, practically every vegetable and fruit on the planet is packed with nutritional superfoods.  So, take a trip down to your local farmer’s market and load up on some delicious anti-fighting disease superfoods.

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Green Leafy Vegetables…Are They Necessary?

December 14, 2010 green leafy vegetables

Mama always said…”Eat green leafy vegetables if you want to grow up and be strong.”

Well, at least that’s what my Mom always said.  What about YOU, how many times a week do you eat your vegetables?  Did you know, most people eat veggies only once or twice a week.   What’s even more astonishing is the type of vegetables many of us consume.  It’s usually  corn or string beans from a can.

Why would anyone neglect the opportunity to eat green leafy vegetables daily?  Is it because they don’t like leafy greens.   Maybe, it’s because they don’t realize the enormous health benefits associated with eating leafy greens such as:  Broccoli, kale, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, spinach, collard greens, bok choy, turnip greens, and watercress.  Perhaps they feel it’s not a necessary part of their diet.

With all of that said, I would like to see what the overall opinion is on this.  So, below post your opinion to see why most people don’t add green leafy vegetables in their diet more often.

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5 Health Benefits Of Cabbage

October 19, 2010 health benefits of cabbage

Most of us don’t even know the incredible health benefits of cabbage.

When people just hear the word “cabbage,”  immediately they turn their nose up.  Sure, it has a unique smell to it, but come on, get over it!

Do you have any idea how healthy cabbage is to your body?

Here are 5 important reasons why you should consider adding cabbage to your diet.

  1. It contains a naturally occurring, nitrogenous compound known as indoles.  Research shows that indoles can lower the risk of certain cancers.
  2. Supplies rich nutrients in vitamins A,B,C. and E.
  3. Helps with many stomach disorders such as ulcers and constipation.
  4. High in fiber, which is great for keeping off the extra pounds or weight.
  5. Increases the amount of antibodies in your system, which in turn, boosts the immune system.

The health benefits of cabbage go on and on.

Start living a longer and healthier life TODAY, NOT TOMORROW!

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A Healthy Salad Is Not Just Iceberg Lettuce…

September 21, 2010 healthy salad

Everyone knows  the importance of adding an assortment of colors when preparing a healthy salad to eat, or do we?


Most families who make salads, find it much easier to just add iceberg lettuce, onions,  carrots, and  some sort of salad dressing.  This is the typical salad you get when ordering at a restaurant.

Though this is better than not eating a salad at all, it is far from having a highly nutritious salad, which can be achieved by adding these essential and delicious “ORGANIC” ingredients:

  • black or red kidney beans
  • walnuts, almonds, and pecans
  • seeds such as pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower
  • lentils varieties
  • chickpeas
  • mix of greens and herbs:  baby lettuces (red & green romaine, red & green oak leaf, lollo rosa, tango),  red & green chard,  mizuna, arugula, frisee, organic radicchio, parsley, dill,  cilantro.
  • let’s not forget the onions, carrots, and peppers!  Oh, and your favorite salad dressing without any high fructose corn syrup, soon to be renamed as “corn sugar,” and any hydrogenated oils.

As you can see, there’s a wide variety of ingredients for making a nutritious salad.  Check out these healthy salad recipes from Eating Well, and enjoy a refreshing salad today!

Let me know what you put in your salads to make them healthier for you.  Share your favorite salad recipe by leaving a comment below.

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Why Eat Raw Vegetables?

August 13, 2010 raw foods, raw vegetables

Do I really need raw vegetables and fruit in my diet?

Simply, you want to eat raw vegetables because your body needs the enzymes to create a healthy environment within.

Many of us think just because we eat cooked greens or vegetables this is good enough, and we’re getting our source of veggies in our diet.  Well, you’re getting veggies in your diet, but you kill off almost all of the good enzymes your body needs.  About the only benefit you get from cooked greens or veggies is fiber.

You should eat at least 50-60% or more raw foods during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Here’s what I mean:  We’ll use breakfast for an example.

If you like to have eggs, bacon, or bagels with cream cheese etc… for breakfast, this is totally opposite of what I’m talking about.

Did you ever consider eating just fruit or raw veggies for breakfast?  This is where drinking a green smoothie makes it easy and quick! Refer back to the green smoothies article by clicking here on raw vegetables to see how easy it is!

Note: If you don’t have raw foods in your diet at all, be careful with how much you consume at first. Make it a gradual change, this way your body accepts it more easily. It’s been a known fact, many people who switch from the typical “western diet” , become very sick. Just take it slowly, and everything will be OK.

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