The figs, grapes and organic wine pictured here provide a basket-full of phytochemicals (plant based chemicals). You’ve probably heard of phytochemicals that are antioxidants, such as beta carotene, and the role they play in helping mop up free radicals. That’s science-jargon for “preventing bad things from happening inside your body.” But, Agricultural Research scientists at …
Isoflavones are plant-based chemicals that have mild estrogen-like properties. By selectively binding to certain estrogen receptors in our body, they may help decrease the risk of some chronic diseases. And, isoflavones may help build bone density (this is one reason it is formulated into Citracal Bone Density Builder – I love citracal products because they …
This is my favorite time of the year – the 80+ degree weather has set in and the sun is shining! Plus, from May – November your local farmer’s market has an awesome selection of fruits and vegetables. If your goal is to look good in your swimsuit, sundress or shorts, dig in to fresh …
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A recently published study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the cells of multivitamin users are “younger” in biological age than cells from non-users. Dr. Honglei Chen looked at certain physical characteristics of cells that determine cell aging, especially telomere length. Dr. Chen and his team of scientists believe that multivitamins may …
According to a story released by the European Congress on Obesity in Amsterdam last week, our society is obese because we eat too much. Apparently in America our collective gain in fat mass is largely due to too much food versus declines in physical activity. Using national food supply data from 1970 and the early …
Freshly baked whole grain bread right straight from the oven, cold pressed olive oil to dip it in, Chianti wine from San Gimignano, homemade pizza, an array of fruits and vegetables, almonds picked off trees in my grandparents home town of Toritto (Bari), cappuccino, fish, grapes picked off the vine, figs, pasta dishes with mouth-watering …