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The following entry is a contribution from Guest Blogger Grace who keeps a website on Goji Juice.
The goji berry is a small fruit that hails from Asia and Eastern Europe. Although it grows in many different areas, it is only found in real quantity around China and Mongolia, where it can be farmed in large […]
It’s fairly common knowledge that there’s no cure for the common cold. However, a new study indicates that Wellmune WGP, a natural immune-enhancing ingredient manufactured by Biothera, could prevent fever and alleviate the symptoms of a cold, to the extent that you no longer feel the need to miss work or school due to the […]
Aside from being the American Heart Month, apparently, it’s also the American National Grapefruit Month. Fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice are high in Vitamin C, which acts as antioxidants and boosts the health of your skin, immune system, heart, and has also been linked to reduced cancer risks.
Check out “Skinny Chef” Jenny Iserloh’s heart-healthy grapefruit […]
This is the sixth of a series of blog posts on healthy breakfast ideas from Elizabeth Ward, who already shared with us easy solutions to squeeze in breakfast. Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RD is a multi-published nutrition consultant. Her latest book is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids (Alpha Books, 2006).
Breakfast tip #6: […]
Over the next few days, I will be featuring healthy breakfast ideas from Elizabeth Ward, who already shared with us easy solutions to squeeze in breakfast. Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RD is a multi-published nutrition consultant. Her latest book is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids (Alpha Books, 2006).
Breakfast Idea #1: Orange-Pineapple Smoothie. […]
Yakult is probably the most widely sold probiotic product in the world. It’s been around for more than 70 years now and even as a child I already knew those little bottles delivered to us by so-called Yakult ladies. Today, my son gets it daily from the kindergarten and it is a constant in our […]
Over the holidays, we’ve been drinking a lot of homemade mulled “wine” and cider. Yup, even though we’re sweltering here in Asia, it’s a habit we’ve been accustomed to and our efforts to awaken the holiday spirit around us.
Now before you start thinking I need AA sessions, let me remind you that in preparing mulled […]
Probiotics has been considered to be a powerful tool in helping strengthen immune systems and reduce the effects of allergies, asthma, and other chronic immune-related diseases.
Although I find this article to be a bit too negative on the use of antibiotics, it does explain well how probiotics can put our body microflora into balance, […]
Have you ever eaten an orange cauliflower? I have to admit I haven’t even seen one. Apparently, it’s a result of a genetic mutation, a quirk that allows the plant to hold more beta-carotene.
Scientists have now identified the genetic mutation responsible for this and will be exploring its use in creating other transgenic crops with […]
Are you often sick? Or perhaps one of the first one to be knocked off during flu season? There’s a nice article on Women’s Health with tips on food items that help boost your immunity. Teas, oats, salad dressings, whey protein, tomatoes, bitterbur, sports drinks, wine, and capsaicin (the compound responsible for the zing in […]
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