Tart and tangy with an underlying sweetness, grapefruit has a juiciness that rivals that of the ever popular orange and sparkles with many of the same health promoting benefits. Although available throughout the year, they are in season and at their best from winter through early spring. Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, […]
Kiwi Mint Cooler
From ancient China to cutting-edge California, the story of kiwifruit is a rich and colorful saga. Eating kiwifruit daily can provide substantial protection against DNA damage that can trigger cancer and, more significantly, greatly speeds the repair of DNA damage. Number of servings: 1, 290 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 cups peeled and diced kiwis […]
Extra Green Smoothie
Greens are the No. 1 food you can eat regularly to help improve your health. That’s because leafy vegetables are brimming with fiber along with vitamins, minerals, and plant-based substances that may help protect you from heart disease, diabetes, and perhaps even cancer. Even so, Americans are not eating as many vegetables each day as […]
Sweet Potato Smoothie
Sweet potatoes contain a wealth of orange-hued carotenoid pigments. In countries throughout Africa, in India and in the Caribbean, sweet potatoes have been shown to be a highly effective way of providing school age children with sizable amounts of their daily vitamin A. In some studies, sweet potatoes have been shown to be a better […]