Let’s set the record straight regarding coconuts and coconut oil: They are, indeed, nourishing superfoods. If you are concerned about the fat content in them, guess what? The human body needs good fat, and this is one of the good guys you want. Don’t be deceived by the word “fat”; certain good fats are amazing assets for nutrition and optimal health. The fat in coconuts is used as an energy source as well as a cushion for organs and a conductor of electricity. That’s just a few things on the list of good fat deeds. Coconuts for life, son! Read More…
Fruit Salad by HLife Photography
In the detoxing spirit of January, we thought we would remind you of a great breakfast option and its benefits: fruit salad. Fruits are always best in the morning because of their fructose (natural sugar) content that gives us the energy we need (instead of getting a quick pick-me-up from acid-forming caffeinated coffee) slowly, because their fiber makes the breakdown process slow down. Fruits are rich in antioxidants, water, vitamins, and minerals. Their high water and fiber content makes them very cleansing for the body. The difference between fruit salads depends on the fruit combination, how well it is mixed, and if the produce is organic. I’m 150% convinced that organic produce tastes way better then conventional, and since the purpose of eating is NUTRITION, we definitely prefer the organic stuff rich in nutrients versus the nutrient-depleted conventional produce. (Refer to our Why Organic? post) Read More…
Berries are the perfect example of quality versus quantity. They are small fruits, but contain huge health benefits (they are also beautiful to look at.)
Berries contain large amounts of special compounds called polyphenols, which act as antioxidants and are antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic.
Dr. James Joseph, the lead scientist in the laboratory of Neuroscience at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University said that the polyphenols in blueberries turn on the signals (signal is a technical term for the communication from neuron to neuron) for neurons to talk to one another. Blueberries are considered a brain food because their high antioxidant power keeps your memory sharp. Consuming them everyday dramatically slows impairment in motor coordination and memory, helps lower blood cholesterol and promotes urinary health.
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