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fruits articlesGrapefruit’s Bittersweet Reality
The grapefruit is more than just a superfood. But despite all of the known benefits of grapefruit, there are still some looming cautions.
The grapefruit is more than just a superfood. But despite all of the known benefits of grapefruit, there are still some looming cautions.
Tropical Giants
You don’t have to trek through the Amazon rainforest to sample tropical superfruits. These power-packed giants, now available locally in many different forms, offer high levels of natural enzymes, vitamins, and antioxidant compounds.
You don’t have to trek through the Amazon rainforest to sample tropical superfruits. These power-packed giants, now available locally in many different forms, offer high levels of natural enzymes, vitamins, and antioxidant compounds.
Amazing Acai
For thousands of years the people of Brazil have known about the many beneficial secrets of the small purple acai (pronounced ah-saw-ee) berry. This amazing berry grows in the Eastern Amazon region and in Northern Brazil. To the people of South America, acai has been a mainstay for centuries.
For thousands of years the people of Brazil have known about the many beneficial secrets of the small purple acai (pronounced ah-saw-ee) berry. This amazing berry grows in the Eastern Amazon region and in Northern Brazil. To the people of South America, acai has been a mainstay for centuries.
Squeeze some sunshine
Have you ever wondered why an apple turns brown after you cut it in half? But cut any citrus fruit in half and it remains virtually unchanged. The difference is the high level of ascorbic acid and other antioxidants in the citrus; they protect it from oxidation-like natural rustproofing.
Have you ever wondered why an apple turns brown after you cut it in half? But cut any citrus fruit in half and it remains virtually unchanged. The difference is the high level of ascorbic acid and other antioxidants in the citrus; they protect it from oxidation-like natural rustproofing.
Breakfast Rules!
Current research suggests breakfast, more than any other meal, is an investment in good health. Unfortunately, it's an investment not enough of us are making on a regular basis.
Current research suggests breakfast, more than any other meal, is an investment in good health. Unfortunately, it's an investment not enough of us are making on a regular basis.
Potent Pomegranates
In ancient cultures, pomegranates were symbols of life, regeneration, health, and vitality. In Babylon and Persia, soldiers chewed pomegranate seeds before battle, believing that the exotic fruits would reward them with superior skills and invincibility. The Egyptians placed pomegranates in King Tut's tomb, to help him in his afterlife.
In ancient cultures, pomegranates were symbols of life, regeneration, health, and vitality. In Babylon and Persia, soldiers chewed pomegranate seeds before battle, believing that the exotic fruits would reward them with superior skills and invincibility. The Egyptians placed pomegranates in King Tut's tomb, to help him in his afterlife.
Bountiful Berries
Despite their diminutive size, berries are giants in terms of the positive impact they have on our health.
Despite their diminutive size, berries are giants in terms of the positive impact they have on our health.
Easy Living
George Gershwin must have had this season's fruit in mind when he wrote, "Summertime and the livin' is easy. There are few things more satisfying than venturing out on a summer's day to pick raspberries right off the cane, still warm from the sun when they reach your mouth.
George Gershwin must have had this season's fruit in mind when he wrote, "Summertime and the livin' is easy. There are few things more satisfying than venturing out on a summer's day to pick raspberries right off the cane, still warm from the sun when they reach your mouth.
The Green Whale of Summer
Is there a more sensuous food on a hot summer's day than a big, ripe watermelon? What would a picnic be without the laughter of children as they spit the seeds from juicy slices?
Is there a more sensuous food on a hot summer's day than a big, ripe watermelon? What would a picnic be without the laughter of children as they spit the seeds from juicy slices?
Fear Not the Pomegranate
This tempting jewel of the fruit stand calls to you, its rotund sphere ranging from a bluish pink to a décor-inspiring crimson red. You circle the fruit aisle one last time, wondering if today's the day you'll rupture its tough exterior and take advantage of its superior antioxidant qualities.
This tempting jewel of the fruit stand calls to you, its rotund sphere ranging from a bluish pink to a décor-inspiring crimson red. You circle the fruit aisle one last time, wondering if today's the day you'll rupture its tough exterior and take advantage of its superior antioxidant qualities.
Lose the Bulge-Not the Carbs
The majority of research in nutrition clearly demonstrates that carbohydrate-rich foods reduce the risk of most chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
The majority of research in nutrition clearly demonstrates that carbohydrate-rich foods reduce the risk of most chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Cranberries
Cranberry is an absolute powerhouse of nutrition wrapped in a small red package, and that it contains more antioxidants per gram than any other fruit. They contain natural compounds called proanthocyanidins (PACs) that helps in not only keeping the flu virus from sticking around but also helps prevent (or clear up) urinary tract infections.
Cranberry is an absolute powerhouse of nutrition wrapped in a small red package, and that it contains more antioxidants per gram than any other fruit. They contain natural compounds called proanthocyanidins (PACs) that helps in not only keeping the flu virus from sticking around but also helps prevent (or clear up) urinary tract infections.
Ambrosia of the Amazon
Açai (Euterpe oleracea) was as deep purple as any food I had ever seen. In fact, a spill stained a favourite t-shirt of mine forever. I loved the rich flavour of açai and the energy it imparted, and I consumed as much as I could during the course of my time on the river.
Açai (Euterpe oleracea) was as deep purple as any food I had ever seen. In fact, a spill stained a favourite t-shirt of mine forever. I loved the rich flavour of açai and the energy it imparted, and I consumed as much as I could during the course of my time on the river.
The Colour of Cherries
While carrot juice is still a favourite among health-conscious consumers, tart red cherry juice concentrate is gaining popularity as studies of its healing and preventive properties spread.
While carrot juice is still a favourite among health-conscious consumers, tart red cherry juice concentrate is gaining popularity as studies of its healing and preventive properties spread.
Soothe Inflammation
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.
Alkalinity
Your brain and body are extremely sensitive to the slightest change in the pH level of your body's vital fluids. A pH of less than seven is considered acidic, and more than seven is considered alkaline.
Your brain and body are extremely sensitive to the slightest change in the pH level of your body's vital fluids. A pH of less than seven is considered acidic, and more than seven is considered alkaline.
Shopping List for a Healthy Heart
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Drink to Your Health
Already enjoying the great tastes and healthy benefits of heart-healthy grape and bladder-brilliant cranberry juices? Now some equally colourful cousins are available.
Already enjoying the great tastes and healthy benefits of heart-healthy grape and bladder-brilliant cranberry juices? Now some equally colourful cousins are available.
The Fountain of Youth
The fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountain of youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.
The fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountain of youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.
Beyond the Fruit Bowl
Who can resist the rainbow array of summer fruits at the market? Rich pink watermelon and raspberries, shiny bright oranges, polished yellow lemons
Who can resist the rainbow array of summer fruits at the market? Rich pink watermelon and raspberries, shiny bright oranges, polished yellow lemons
Edible Summer Beauty
Who can resist the rainbow array of summer fruits at the market? Rich pink watermelon and raspberries, shiny bright oranges, polished yellow lemons, plump green grapes and sapphire blueberries--in this time of artificially taste-enhanced foods, it .
Who can resist the rainbow array of summer fruits at the market? Rich pink watermelon and raspberries, shiny bright oranges, polished yellow lemons, plump green grapes and sapphire blueberries--in this time of artificially taste-enhanced foods, it .
Smooth Out Your Life
So simple yet so delicious and good for you! Shakes and smoothies can be used as a breakfast substitute, meal replacement or as a refreshing "pick-me-up" any time of day.
So simple yet so delicious and good for you! Shakes and smoothies can be used as a breakfast substitute, meal replacement or as a refreshing "pick-me-up" any time of day.
Sweet and Succulent Berries Make a Summer Meal
Tiny wild strawberries have been hybridized and cultivated, but still grow in wooded areas in some parts of the country. They're the most aromatic and contain essential vitamins.
Tiny wild strawberries have been hybridized and cultivated, but still grow in wooded areas in some parts of the country. They're the most aromatic and contain essential vitamins.
Sweet Summer Sensations
Berries are Nature's Surprise-pack of NutritionAmong the delights of June is the advent of fresh berries, wild and cultivated. Canada boasts a huge array.
Berries are Nature's Surprise-pack of NutritionAmong the delights of June is the advent of fresh berries, wild and cultivated. Canada boasts a huge array.
Berries
Sshhh! Don't tell your kids that berries are more than just a tasty snack: they also contain bioflavonoids, a family of water-soluble nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables. This group of pigments is what adds color to the skins, stems and leaves of nature's plants.
Sshhh! Don't tell your kids that berries are more than just a tasty snack: they also contain bioflavonoids, a family of water-soluble nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables. This group of pigments is what adds color to the skins, stems and leaves of nature's plants.
