Cranberries are an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin C and manganese (which helps build bones). The bad side of their nutrition is that although cranberries themselves have only 51 calories per cup, they need sweetening to be palatable to most people. Cranberry juice has shown benefits against urinary tract infections, but cranberry juice cocktails have [...]
HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES OF FLAX 1. Flax promotes cardiovascular health. The ultra-high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. 2. Flax promotes colon health. It has anti-cancer properties and, as a natural lubricant and a rich fiber source, it lowers the risk of constipation. 3. Flax supplements can boost immunity. 4. Flax provides [...]
Locally grown in Canada, lentils are budget-friendly, and high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, while low in fat and calories. They are naturally gluten-free, making them a delicious staple in a gluten-free kitchen. Their exceptionally low glycemic index (GI) values and resistant starch content make them suitable for a diabetic diet. Just 100 grams of [...]
Eating nuts regularly reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risks of having a heart attack or Type 2 diabetes. Nuts contain plant sterols, the compounds now added to some margarine to reduce cholesterol. They are high in protein, and their protein is rich in arginine, which helps relax blood vessels and so reduce [...]
Nutrition value Oranges are rated just as high as apples for nutritional value. They are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C, as well as a wealth of antioxidants, folate, potassium, and calcium. And a medium orange has only 80 calories and a relatively low glycemic index. Health benefits Higher intake of oranges [...]
The pomegranate is native from Iran to India and has been cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region since ancient times. Pomegranates prefer a semi-arid climate with cool winters and hot summers. The fruit matures 5 to 7 months after blooming on a shrub or small tree growing 6 to 10 meters high. The [...]
Quinoa (“KEEN-wah”) is a nutritionally superior source of non-animal protein. It is a complex carbohydrate that digests gradually and leaves you feeling fuller longer. It is high in vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, calcium, vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, folic acid and beta carotene. Its high fiber content helps to reduce blood pressure [...]
Vegetables have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, promote gastrointestinal health, and reduce the chance of developing cataracts or macular degeneration. Canada’s Food Guide recommends that after age 50 we should be eating 7 servings of vegetables and fruits combined per day. White potatoes do not count—they [...]
Grains are the seeds of plants. Each whole grain contains: an endosperm, the biggest part of the whole grain, which contains carbohydrate and protein with small amounts of vitamins and nutrients, the germ, the smallest of the kernel, which contains a large amount of B vitamins, vitamin E and minerals, and the bran, an [...]