Posts Tagged ‘antioxidants’
Eight tips for choosing supplements wisely
We all know the vast array of supplements on the market today. It seems that new ones are launched every day and there is more and more marketing lingo that promises to save your health. And remember the supplement business is a multi billion dollar industry! But you are a savvy health-conscious consumer. You eat…
Read MoreCoffee-Should I or Shouldn’t I?
If you want to know whether you should drink coffee or avoid it, today’s post is for you. Coffee affects different people differently. It has some health benefits, but there are people who should avoid it. Is this you? What should you consider before your next cuppa joe? Coffee is one of those things…
Read MoreSaving my sister’s life with food
The food abuse had been going on for years, leading to obesity, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. This was managed with a myriad of medications. I think at one point she told me she was on nine different medications! Some 20 years later, it all came to a head with a medical crisis (though there were many…
Read MoreCelery, an overlooked vegetable
You probably haven’t given much thought to celery, an often overlooked vegetable. But think again, this inexpensive vegetable is chock full of nutrients that pack a punch when it comes to our health. Let me tell you about a few of those health benefits, some that may surprise you: Low calorie, no surprise here and…
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