…on the right track. It’s common for people to have more than one food sensitivity. If your improvements are not as dramatic as you had hoped, you may be dealing with multiple sensitivities. So don’t let your investigation end with gluten. Food intolerances are among the leading causes of unexplained illness. At the end of this post I have listed some additional resources regarding Crohn’s disease, gluten and gluten sensitivities should you wish to…
Superfoods Series: Blueberries By: John King More than just a condiment for muffins or an ingredient for pies, blueberries are truly a nutritional powerhouse. Blueberries seem to do everything from fighting cancer, diabetes and heart disease to protecting the body from age related declines in mental acuity and motor function. The deep rich color of blueberries is indicative of their high concentration of phytonutrients, particularly phenolic compounds possessing tremendous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.…
…who consume higher amounts of onions have a reduced risk for an array of cancers. Like garlic, onions also promote cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure, improving one’s cholesterol profile and helping to prevent blood clots. Consumption of onions has also been shown to have beneficial effects on asthma, gallstones, psoriasis, and serum triglycerides. Tomato I like a little tomato in my guacamole for color. Loaded with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, tomato provides additional…
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Superfoods Series: Onions By: John King Bad for your breath but good for your body, onions are a nutritional powerhouse. A delicious addition to stews, soups, salads and sandwiches; onions are loaded with flavonoids, sulfur-containing compounds, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Selenium, Potassium and Zinc. Regularly consuming onions supports cardiovascular health in several ways. When administered to diabetic animals, sulfur-containing amino acids found in onions (specifically S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide) reduced serum lipid levels along with…