by martin | Feb 20, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Lemons & Limes The health benefits of lemons & limes are plentiful, the most surprising being the ability of these fruits to stop the cell division that often leads to many forms of cancer. But lemons and limes both have antioxidant properties—thanks to the...
by martin | Feb 19, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Broccoli Broccoli is rich in fiber, calcium, potassium, folate and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds which reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli also contains vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, an...
by martin | Feb 16, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Almonds Almonds are rich in nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin E, iron, calcium, fiber, and riboflavin. A scientific review published in Nutrition Reviews3 found that almonds as a food may help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The authors wrote: “The...
by martin | Feb 15, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Avocados Weight-for-weight, avocados have 35% more potassium than bananas. Many people avoid avocados because of its high fat content; they believe that avoiding all fats leads to better health and easier-to-control body weight – this is a myth. Approximately...
by martin | Feb 14, 2014 | Vital Living Blog
Leafy Green Vegetables Studies have shown that a high intake of dark-leafy vegetables, such as spinach may significantly lower a person’s risk of developing diabetes type 2. Researchers at the University of Leicester, England, said that the impact of dark green...
