Food and Health
diabetes
A serious metabolic disease that affects the body's ability to derive energy from blood sugar or glucose. It results when the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed for glucose ...
blood pressure
As blood circulates through the body, it exerts varying degrees of force on artery walls; doctors refer to this as blood pressure.
anemia
Anemia is the umbrella term for a variety of disorders characterized by the inability of red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen.
common food allergens
True food allergies involve the body's immune system. Whereas a food intolerance originates in the gastrointestinal system and involves an inability to digest or absorb certain substances.
strawberries
Strawberries are delicious, low in calories and very high in vitamin C. Strawberries are also a good source of folate. The seeds in strawberries provide insoluble fiber, which helps prevent constipati...
lemon
Lemons are one of the most widely used of all citrus fruits. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C. Fresh lemon juice is a summer thirst quencher.
grapes
Grapes are favored for their sweet and juicy flavor. Grapes are low in calories. Grapes contain quercetin, a plant pigment that is thought to regulate the levels of blood cholesterol.
ginger
The ginger is used for flavoring foods. Ginger is used as ingredient in recipes. Ginger has a long and honored tradition in folk medicine. Ginger has anticancer properties.
eggs
Eggs are a nutrient powerhouse. Eggs contain all the essential amino acids. Egg has protein, B vitamins, vitamins A and D, zinc and iron.
corn
Corn is the most abundant grain crop. Corn is high in starch and protein. It is also a source of potassium, thiamine and fiber.
carrots
Carrots are our most abundant source of beta carotene, a compound that can function as an antioxidant and can also be converted by the body into vitamin A.
Cherries
Cherries are generally lower in vitamins and minerals. The flavor and low calorie content of the various sweet varieties make cherries an ideal snack or dessert.
Cabbage
Cabbage is high in fiber and low in calories. Red cabbage contains almost twice as much vitamin C as the green cabbage, while the green variety contains twice as much folate as the red.
Black berries
Blackberries are high in fiber. When fully ripe, blackberries are sweet and juicy. Blackberries contain ellagic acid, a substance that is believed to help prevent cancer.
Bananas
Bananas are one of nature's ideal snacks. Bananas are bland, easy to digest and unlikely to produce allergies. A medium banana contains close to 500 mg of potassium.
Apples
A fresh apple is an ideal snack. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It contains a good dose of pectin, the soluble fiber that thickens jellies and helps lower artery-damaging LDL blood cholesterol ...