This information is from the May issue of Body+Soul magazine.
Apples- feature quercetin, an antioxidant that can reduce alergy symptoms.
Avocados- can help ease depression.
Bananas- your body converts theminto mood-boosting serotonin.
Beans- help prevent haert disease and diabetes.
Cherries and Berries- can ease arthritis-related symptoms.
Cinnamon- may counter act diabetes complications.
Citrus- shows promise for fending off lung cancer.
Eggs- may help keep your eyes healthy as you age.
Kiwi- vitamin C-rich and eases asthma and alergies.
Leafy Greans- fight cancer and osteoporosis.
Low-Fat Yogurt- protects against osteoporosis.
Onions- fight inflammation.
Peanut Butter- may help lower diabetes risk and is magnesium-rich.
Sesame Oil- may counteract P.M.S.
Tomatos- rich in lycopene, help prevent both prostate and breast cancer.
Tumeric- shows promise for diabetes prevention.
Whole Grains such as Barley- help prevent heart disease and diabetes.
This information is from the June 2009 issue of Body+Soul magazine.
Spinach- good source of beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Fold fresh spinach into omletes; usr raw spinach as a salad green.
Tomatoes- good source of alpha-carotene and lycopene. Stuff tomatoes with rice and spices and then bake; add tomato past to soups.
Carrots- good source of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Roast with olive oil; juice and add to smoothies.
Watermelon- good source of beta-cryptoxanthin and lycopene. Puree and mix with lemonade; add friut and honey for a desert salsa.
Sweet Red Peppers- good source of beta-cryptoxanthin and lycopene. Use as a garnish for fish; roast and add to portobello burgers.
Collard Greens- good source of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Saute and serve with grains; add to lentil soup.
Peas- good source of alpha-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Add to whole-grain pasta salad; blend with chickpeas when making hummus.
Yellow Corn- good source of beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Grill corn on the cob with lime and chilis; mix with black beans for salad.
Kale- good source of beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Saute with garlic and white beans; toss with grains and avocado for salad.
Sip tea for stroke defense.
SNOOZING ON YOUR BACK WITH NO PILLOW KEEPS YOUR BACK IN ALIGNMENT, LETTING YOUR BODY HEAL PROPERLY WHILE YOU SLEEP.
