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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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High Fiber Foods Help You Lose Extra Pounds

October 18, 2010 high fiber

Lose Weight By Eating More Foods With Fiber.

As with many of us, “dieting” is a hard word to follow.  But, did you know there’s a much easier way to drop a few pounds without dieting?

It’s really simple.  Consume high fiber foods!

One of the best foods for high fiber is beans. In fact, black, kidney, and lima beans are one of the highest in fiber content amongst other beans.

Here’s just a few reasons why foods with high fiber are good for you:

  1. Fiber easily passes through the small intestine, down into the colon, and out of the body.  This promotes a healthy colon and makes it easier for regular bowel movements.   Think of it as nature’s way of brushing your insides clean from unwanted wastes.
  2. Fiber also reduces the risks of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and colon cancer.
  3. As I said earlier, it is great for losing weight.  Some high fiber foods attach to toxins and fat particles in the body, which is easily removed through a healthy colon.

As with adding any new food to your diet, always remember to do it gradually.  Let your body adjust slowly to the increase of fiber, especially beans.

It’s beneficial during this transition to increase the amount of water you drink.  Have at least 32 ounces/day.

Check out this list of high fiber foods to help you shed off those few pounds permanently.

Just remember to stick with it and follow through!

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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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Raw Organic Foods Have 5 Powerful Benefits

June 22, 2010 raw organic foods

Raw Organic Foods, how can they benefit Dads?

5 Health Benefits Of Eating Raw Organic Foods:   

  1. Increased amounts of energy throughout the day
  2. Reduces the risks of heart, diabetes, and cancer diseases
  3. Keeps added and unwanted weight off your body
  4. Promotes positive emotions by helping you think clearly
  5. Increases you fiber intake for getting rid of unwanted toxins

Many of the  foods in the raw category contain very few trans and saturated fats.

Many fruits and vegetables are low in sodium, but high in essential vitamins and minerals.

Back to the fiber intake,  and the benefits of promoting a healthy colon.  This to me is one of the most important benefit!

Those of you who are at the age of 50, you know what that means. Yes, the good ole rectal examine. Sorry to bring that up, but eating fruits and vegetables prevent colon disease.

Here is examples of some of the delicious raw organic foods to consume :  

  • Freshly juiced fruits and vegetables
  • Grains
  • Legumes (beans and lentils)
  • Seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, etc.)
  • Nuts (walnuts and almonds have more benefits than peanuts)
  • Dried Fruits and Vegetables

Not only should you consume more of this list above, it’s important to drink lots of distilled water. Water is what makes the nutritional elements go through your body easier, and helps with the cleansing process.

Debi Crisrtiano has a great article posted a few days before father’s day for us dads. Check out her blog because she provides some added bonuses to what I’m telling you.
She describes in more detail about raw organic foods.
When are you going to stand about your health?  It’s up to you to start eating healthier, so start today!

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