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 […]
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli is a cabbage family vegetable grown for its nutritious flower heads. Its green or purple florets have been known for several noteworthy, unique phyto-nutrients that have been found to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, chromium, and folate. It is a very good […]
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 […]