Many people have said that southerners do not eat a healthy diet because a southern diet consists of mainly fried foods. A southerner will be happy to inform you that as different as they may seem, collard greens are actually considered to be a staple of that part of the nation. Collards are a form […]
The 4 Main Health Benefits of Liquid Chlorophyll
March 22, 2010 by · 1 Comment
I can imagine you now, blinking at the title of this post. “Chlorophyll?” you ask yourself. “Isn’t that something that plants need? I think they told me about it in grade school.” You’re correct! Chlorophyll is often called the “blood” of plant life and is one of the leading components in photosynthesis. It’s what gives […]
The Health Benefits Of Lycopene
March 19, 2010 by · 7 Comments
The health benefits associated with the powerful red substance known as lycopene are vast. This tasty antioxidant can help keep the human body healthy and protect against harmful damage caused by free radicals that are constantly plaguing the body. Doctors have been touting the benefits for years but new research has proven they are even […]
Gluten Free Lemon Pasta Recipe
March 17, 2010 by · 1 Comment
A few weeks ago, we went to my sister’s house for dinner. She learned about a year or two ago that she has a sensitivity to gluten, so she’s been living the gluten-free diet for the past few months. She’s found some really great recipes including this Lemon and Asparagus Pasta which is not only gluten free, but healthy too!
The Health Benefits of Oatmeal
March 16, 2010 by · 4 Comments
Oatmeal, the super grain? Everyone knows that a nice arm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast in the winter makes you feel good and keeps you going throughout the morning, the question is, do we know why? Lets take a look at oatmeal, and you will see that this simple little grain is one powerful health […]
How To Cook Asparagus
March 15, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Enjoy Some Delicious Asparagus for Dinner Asparagus is an interesting vegetable. It grows in a spear shape with some strange little growths bursting from the sides. One should be hesitant to cook the greens in an iron pot. The reason for this is that the tannins in the asparagus might react with the iron – […]
The Wonderful Health Benefits of Eating Celery
March 13, 2010 by · 1 Comment
When a person mentions celery, you might often think of a long green stock with a leafy end on top that doesn’t really have a taste. Little do people know, celery provides a wide range of health benefits. There are ways to get around the bland taste of celery, such as combining it with other […]
