Avocado: The Mexican Super Fruit
A newly recognized super food, the avocado, has taken the U.S. by storm — and for good reason. Avocados contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, heart-healthy fats and other nutrients that your body needs to stay in good health.
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Lunasin: The Future of Nutritional Genomics
Lunasin - Numerous studies demonstrate lunasin’s superior support through nutritional intake for cancer-preventive effects, cardiovascular health (cholesterol and blood pressure), significant anti-inflammatory properties, anti-aging, and skin…
You Are What You Eat: Nutritional Epigenomics
Remember high school anatomy class, where you learned that DNA and cells make up our bodies? You may not have learned about the epigenome back then, but scientists have been studying it for decades.The genome is your body’s complete set…
Okra: A Signature Southern Vegetable
When it comes to grocery shopping, have your produce choices become predictable? Well you might consider shaking things up this summer by adding some fresh okra to the mix. Okra is packed with nutrients that can help keep your nourished all…
Good News: Snacking is Good for You!
Here’s a breath of fresh air:
It’s OK to snack, whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain weight or just get through the day! In fact, snacking between meals can keep your metabolism humming and your energy and mood steady. Of course,…
A Collective Call for Higher Vitamin Intake
In 2002, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) began advising all adults to take multivitamins to help prevent such common chronic illnesses as cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.“Most people do not consume an optimal…