What’s orange, round or oblong in shape and packed of multiple health benefits? The sweet potato, which has often been over looked as a side dish and only truly appreciated during the holidays. But now more than ever, more and more people are coming to realize that this sweet vegetable provides benefits that canContinueContinue reading “Health Wise Series: #8 Sweet Potatoes”
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Health Wise Series: #7 Delicious Broccoli!
Do you remember your mother telling you to eat your broccoli when you were young? Now that you are a little older you have several great reasons to enjoy this healthy vegetable. This green stock of fiber is rich in calcium, potassium, beta-carotene and antioxidants. Broccoli also contains compounds known as phytonutrients that reduce theContinueContinue reading “Health Wise Series: #7 Delicious Broccoli!”
Health Wise Series: #6 Almonds the Super Food
Healthy Thursday to all of you! This week’s health tip is on a super food that we can enjoy as a nutritious snack. Almonds are known as a super food because they are rich in protein, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin E. Almonds also contain antioxidants that fight against free radicals and prevent heart diseaseContinueContinue reading “Health Wise Series: #6 Almonds the Super Food”
