Eat the Skin!

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High fiber foods can be helpful for blood sugar control, which we know can have an anti-inflammatory effect. Food high in fiber allow the gradual release insulin, which results in smaller levels of glucose being stored in the blood at any one time. In addition a 2012 study in Kidney International, (as well as many … Read more

The Benefits of Eating Avocados

Avocados high fat content gives it plenty of bad rep. After all, it’s commonly believed that fat of any kind clogs up your arteries and gives you a heart attack. Don’t forget that it causes weight gain, too. Studies indicate that the avocado could be one of the best mainstays in a diet that promotes a healthy … Read more

An Easy Choice to Fix Constipation

what causes constipation?

I really don’t like talking about constipation, since it makes me wonder whether I’m starting down that inevitable decline towards the day when all I want to talk about is having a “good bowel movement.” But the C word–constipation–continues to come up regularly when people go wheatless and grainless. “Won’t I lack fiber?” many ask. … Read more

The Powerful Health Benefits Of Broccoli

Aging increases the chance for stroke, but current research finds that olive oil is a major contributor in stroke prevention. Those with high-intake levels can reduce their risk by more than 40 percent. Another valuable food source is broccoli, which is high in antioxidants. The study, published in Neurology, followed 7,625 people divided into three … Read more