Have you heard the terms: Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis and wondered what it means? Many people have small pouches in the lining of the colon, or large intestine, that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis do…

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One of the major health concerns nowadays, especially among women, is how to slow down the body aging process. Well, asparagus is one the best antioxidants because it has significant glutathione content which is a very popular anti-aging agent. This amazing vegetable is almost too good to be true, but all these nutritional benefits have…

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Kale is one of most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. It’s a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. Add it to your protein shakes or make this yummy apple recipe. Kale is loaded with carotenoids and flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free…

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Apples are one of the most commonly consumed fruits in the world, and rightly so as there is nothing better than biting into a crisp and juicy apple and knowing that you are eating something that is good for you. If you follow the old cliché that an “apple a day keeps the doctor away”,…

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Apples have antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke. Cinnamon is know to increase energy and speed up the metabolism and as a result your body will burn more calories which will aid in weight loss. It’s also being studied…

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Years ago, long before I was into diet and health, I had a friend whose mom always smelled strongly of garlic. My guess is she knew of the many benefits garlic has to offer and from the constant odor permeating out of her body, she may of even viewed it as a wonder “drug” taking…

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