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March 2008
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Health Benefits Of Celery
I’m not much of a cook but I do know that celery is one of the staple foods that any kitchen should not do without. There is no part of celery which goes to waste – the leaves, stalks, the roots and the edible part of the stem can all be incorporated in your favorite [...]
Green Peas, A Wonderful Gift Of Nature
If you remember your mom or your grandmother insisting that you eat your peas when you were a kid – this is not for lack of good reason. Fresh, green peas are a wonderful gift of nature which provides a wide array of health benefits. If you dislike the taste of peas, you will surely [...]
Enjoying The Full Health Benefits Of Lima Beans
Also called butter beans, lima beans are flat, shaped like a kidney, with a distinctive buttery and starchy flavor. This member of the lentil family comes in a variety of colors including brown, black, purple, red and white – although the cream and green variants are the most common.
A cup of cooked lima beans contains [...]
Use Green Tea To Help Prevent Atherosclerosis
Heart disease and atherosclerosis are a great health concern but if one adds Green Tea they can lessen the worry.
Green tea is one of the most under-recognized ways to better ones health. Green tea is rich in anti-oxidants, just like fruits and vegetables. There have been many studies that have concluded that green [...]
Keep Cardiovascular Disease At Bay With Fish Oil
Exciting research undertaken to assess the benefits of fish oil in helping to prevent cardiovascular disease indicates that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil is promising.
The research has shown that it may certainly reduce the risks of it. In particular, clinical studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids help to lower triglycerides. As [...]
Get Fit At Weight Loss Camps For Adults
Weight loss camps for adults trying to get in shape can be a fun and rewarding experience.
Weight loss camps for adults are especially good if you are one of those people who spend most of the day on the couch. However, if you are an athlete who needs to drop a few pounds joining [...]
The Astonishing Health Benefits Of Asparagus
I’ve always enjoyed a juicy piece of steak with blanched veggies on the side – and nothing blends perfectly well with a meaty dinner than the succulence and tenderness of asparagus spears.
Oddly enough, asparagus is considered to be part of the lily family – making leeks, onions and garlic its close ‘cousins’. This mildly flavored [...]
Mountain Properties Folding Travel Cane For A More Comfortable Walking Aid
Imagine how uncomfortable and tiring it would be if you have to carry a long walking cane all the time. It is not only discomforting but it also increases the chance of losing your cane as you may leave it on the floor or on the side table.
The Folding Travel Cane by Mountain Properties is [...]
Is Diet Soda Harmful When You’re Dieting?
When you think of nutrition, eating healthy and dieting, most likely you are more concerned about the food you eat than the beverages you drink. You may think having a diet soda couldn’t do any harm and will help you lose weight. However, if you indulge too much it could add up to trouble [...]
Brussel Sprouts Nutrition
I have always thought that brussel sprouts resemble miniature cabbages. True enough, these nutritious veggies offer the same – if not more – than the nutrient content of cabbages.
One cup of boiled brussel sprouts contains vitamins A, B2, C, K and E. It is also rich in dietary fibers and contains folate, potassium, magnesium, protein, [...]