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Top 10 superfoods

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Top 10 superfoods

Top 10 superfoods Berry healthy ... give your body a boost with nutritious blueberries. Not all foods were created equal - some are so packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and other beneficial substances that they've been deemed "superfoods". Superfoods have incredible health benefits, packing a powerful nutritional punch that helps protect against cancer and heart disease, lower cholesterol, protect the organs from toxins and improve digestive health. Some nutritionis... (more)

category: Dieting & Fitness | clicked: 0 | comment | | source: www.brisbanetimes.com.au

tags: acai, antioxidants, blueberries, Broccoli, fatty acids, lentils, minerals, superfoods, vitamins, wild salmon, yougurt

Superfoods You Need Now

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Superfoods You Need Now

Foods that taste delicious and may help prevent chronic disease. What is a superfood? Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than those who don't. Read about several foods that are considered super, what health benefits they offer, and how to fit them into ... (more)

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tags: antioxidants, minerals, polyphenols, superfood, vitamin

Red wine, antioxidants and resveratrol: Good for your heart?: In Depth

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Red wine, antioxidants and resveratrol: Good for your heart?: In Depth

Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of "good" cholesterol and protecting against artery damage. Red wine and something in wine called resveratrol might be heart healthy. Discover more. (more)

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tags: antioxidants, Heart, red wine, resveratrol

The Mediterranean’s Secret Ingredient: Walnuts

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The Mediterranean’s Secret Ingredient: Walnuts

If you associate walnuts with cinnamon buns and other rich pastries, you might not realize what a healthy food they really are. These delicious little packages are dense with nutrients, an excellent source of manganese, copper and tryptophan. Particularly noteworthy for their omega-3 fats, walnuts are also high in antioxidants. In a recent Spanish study, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with walnuts was shown to significantly lower risk factors for heart disease. (more)

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tags: antioxidants, copper, manganese, omega-3, tryptophan, Walnuts

Healing herbs -

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Healing herbs -

Look no further than your pantry for natural cures to plenty of what ails you. Sage This flavourful herb contains antioxidants and may help a sore throat. It might also help lower blood-sugar levels and keep the brain sharp – it contains compounds similar to those used to treat Alzheimer's disease. Use it to spice up soups or boil it to make tea. (more)

category: Common Diseases | clicked: 3 | comment | | source: lifestyle.ca.msn.com

tags: Alzheimer, antioxidants, blood-sugar, brain sharp, herbs, natural cures, sore throat

ScienceDirect - Nutrition Research : Green tea and bone metabolism

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ScienceDirect - Nutrition Research : Green tea and bone metabolism

Abstract Osteoporosis is a major health problem in both elderly women and men. Epidemiological evidence has shown an association between tea consumption and the prevention of age-related bone loss in elderly women and men. Ingestion of green tea and green tea bioactive compounds may be beneficial in mitigating bone loss of this population and decreasing their risk of osteoporotic fractures. This review describes the effect of green tea or its bioactive components on bone health, with an emphasis on (i) ... (more)

category: Science & Research | clicked: 0 | comment | | source: www.sciencedirect.com

tags: antioxidants, bone metabolism, green tea, osteoblastogenesis, osteoclastogenesis, osteogenesis, osteoporosis

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