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SUPER FOOD: Collard Greens

Posted: January 25th, 2010 by Linda Miner · 4 Comments


How exactly collard greens’ sulfur-containing phytonutrients (phyto = plant) prevent a wide variety of cancers is not clear, but research points to the ability of components known as “glucosinolates” and “cysteine sulfoxides” to activate detoxifying enzymes in the liver that neutralize potentially carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances.
1 cup of cooked Collard Greens contains:

704 mcg of Vitamin K
5945 [...]



SUPER FOODS FOR SUPER HEALTH

Posted: January 5th, 2010 by Linda Miner · 2 Comments


If you are looking for that “magic bullet” to make you healthier, I would strongly recommend adding at least one of the following 4 Super Foods to your diet on a consistent basis.  These foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, fiber and protein.
All of the following foods are a good source of the [...]



Stabilize your Blood Sugar & Boost Your Metabolism

Posted: December 27th, 2009 by Linda Miner · 14 Comments


There are many ways to stabilize your blood sugar naturally.
Cinnamon – is an amazing ingredient (it’s actually tree bark).  It is a very powerful antioxidant and it helps stabilize blood sugar levels.  You can add cinnamon to your coffee, yogurt, fruit, etc. to enhance the flavor and make you feel better.  Adding cinnamon to food [...]



Saute your Vegetables – But Watch The Time

Posted: December 26th, 2009 by Linda Miner · 1 Comment


Different vegetables have different cooking times.  I have grouped some together here for you to make meal time a little easier.  One of the healthiest ways to saute vegetables is in a fry pan on medium heat with 3 or 4 Tbsps of low-sodium, no-MSG vegetable or chicken broth.  Cover and simmer for the [...]



Vegetables vs Fruits: The winner is…..

Posted: November 16th, 2009 by Linda Miner · 2 Comments


There is no question that vegetables are more nutrient dense and contain a much wider variety of nutrients than fruits.  This makes sense when you think about it.  Vegetables are usually roots or grow close to the ground like stems or stalks.  This closeness to the soil brings the plant into closer contact with the [...]



Cleansing Herbs and Their Effects

Posted: June 2nd, 2009 by Linda Miner · Leave a Comment


DANDELION ROOT
Dandelion root is a well-known LIVER herb that stimulates the production of bile in the liver and the secretion of bile from the gallbladder, and is also a diuretic. It can act as a DIURETIC, helping to eliminate excess fluids from the body
It can purify the bloodstream and liver, and it can stimulate the [...]




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