Print this entryEven though beets are not the most popular vegetable, a handful of studies in the last few decades have shown drinking beetroot juice may be a great way for you to gain some health benefits. This sugary, root vegetable has been used in many recipes over the years, and whether you think beets are great or not, there’s no denying that they contain nutrients that greatly support bodily function. One of the best ways to gain the beneficial…
Print this entryThere are a number of fruits and vegetables that you can find and add to your diet to improve your health. There are also tons of exotic fruits and vegetables that you might not be able to find unless you live close to a specialty food store. With a small amount of nutritional research, you might be surprised that there are some pretty common veggies that you can get at just about any store you come upon. One…
Print this entryBeets are full of nutrients and especially a phytonutrient called betanin. Betanin is a phytonutrient that is helpful for inflammation and detoxification, plus it is an antioxidant. Beets contain vitamin C, magnesium and vitamin B folate. They are also full of fiber, so as you can see, beets are a very healthy food to add to your diet. Here are a few more good reasons for including beets in your diet. Beets help detox the body. One of…
Print this entryPhytonutrient healing power and it is green! Green and other Plants contain copious amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients to protect them against the onslaught of free radicals created by their constant exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. Like plants, the human body also produces protective antioxidants. But study after study demonstrates that increasing our antioxidant levels through diet and nutritional supplements provides an additional defense against disease. Guess where we get these dietary antioxidants? That’s right, from…