Tag: Kale

Kale is a low calorie, dark green leafy vegetable that's rich in vitamins A, C, and K. It's also high in calcium, potassium, folate, and fiber. Antioxidants in kale protect against inflammatory disorders. Kale is sweeter than most other leafy vegetables and can be cooked several different ways. Quick cooking preserves its nutrients and adding it to fats enhances their absorption. Buy organic kale or grow your own to avoid residual pesticides.

Chemotherapy may be harsh on the body, but it isn’t fool-proof. Cancer stems cells may survive the treatment and spark new growth. Eat carrots and tomatoes since they are rich sources of anti-oxidative vitamin A. Enjoy broccoli for sulforaphane and pineapple for bromelain, two compounds that kill cancer cells. The flavonoids in kale will also find and destroy free radicals, while red grapes and blueberries disrupt essential pathways needed for cancer development.

It is important for us to check what goes in our body and what comes out as well. If we are eating well, not only...

Many vegetables offer protein but don’t limit yourself to salads. Edamame makes for a delicious and silky soup. Artichoke hearts can be blended with cheese for a creamy dip. For hummus with a twist, swap chickpeas for green peas. Add steamed broccoli to pesto for a protein boost. Bake kale for crispy chips. Mushrooms can be made into a sauce and mung bean sprouts can be blended with chia seeds for a delicious spread.

While several “superfoods” trend in the health sites today, we are actually yet to see the benefits of some of them. The trend of...

Losing weight needs a multi-pronged approach and you cannot just depend on exercise to do it for you. What you eat is just as...

When food is digested, it releases an acid or base. The Western diet – which is highly acidic – is linked to high rates of disease. Alkaline foods, however, have the opposite effect. These include fruits, vegetables, tubers, roots, and nuts. Oranges, kale, and carrots are just the beginning. By eating more alkaline foods, you can lower the risk for diseases like osteoporosis, hypertension, and age-related muscle wasting.

Everybody faces hunger pangs once in a while, but instead of indulging in unhealthy snacks, you can opt for nutritious foods that you can eat in large quantities. Broccoli, cucumbers, oranges, strawberries are some of the edibles that are low-fat and beneficial to the body. Find out what other food you can eat guilt-free, without compromising on your diet!

Everyone wants to live a healthy, long life. However, the right way to go about this is not as straightforward. People are constantly bombarded...

Your busy life may often force you to settle for a brunch, instead of a wholesome, hearty breakfast. However, brunch is often accused of...

Unhealthy snacking during the night is one of the reasons for weight gain. Choosing healthy, quick, and easy-to-make snacks that keep you full throughout the night and are easy to digest help. Whole grain crackers, cheese, yogurt, berries, nut butter, kale chips, whole-grain toasts, almonds, pistachios, and low-fat milk are some of the options to consider.

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including African-Americans, Hispanics,...

When you make the change to live a healthier life, you need to change many of your old habits and also make new ones. If you have made the transition successfully, there are a few surefire signs that can confirm your health freak status.

Try salmon for firm, wrinkle-free skin and spinach if acne is troubling you. Avocados are also a great option if you want clear skin. Need something for damaged and aging skin? Eat acai berry. Blueberries and turmeric are great for glowing and younger skin, and kale can help you rid yourself of puffy eyes and dark circles. Avoid kale and avocados if you have eczema as they may worsen the symptoms.

The debate is still on about whether raw food is better or cooked, but most nutritionists suggest a mix of both. Some foods, when eaten...