Superfoods are whole, natural foods like brightly colored vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and aromatic herbs and spices. What classifies these foods as ‘Super’ is their unbelievable resume of health benefits. Their positive effects on the body and their ability to prevent disease are legion. Although the list of superfoods is long, we are going to take a look at a few that top the pops for us and that you can easily incorporate into your daily diet.
We all know that whole grains are better for us, but what exactly are whole grains, why should we eat them and how can we incorporate them into our daily diets? Fear not future whole grain eaters, we will reveal all as we take you on an adventure though the life of the humble grain seed and the benefits they can bring you!
High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease, strokes and peripheral artery disease and is indicative of an unbalanced diet. Getting your cholesterol checked regularly is essential. In fact, if you haven’t had yours checked this year, get thee to a physician! Luckily, high cholesterol is relatively easy to cure with diet, exercise and a dollop of common sense. Read on for a list of cholesterol reducing foods!
Heart disease and stroke cause a death every 7 minutes in Canada. These body bullies are also two of the three leading causes of death in the country. Heart disease is avoidable. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are the ‘apple a day’ that will keep heart disease at bay. Adding a couple of foods to your diet can really make a difference and keep your ticker tocking.
Sprouts from beans and legumes such as mung, alfalfa, lentils and adzuki are packed with vitamins, fibre, vitamin C and protein.
Flax is native to the eastern Mediterranean where it was first grown in the Fertile Crescent. Today, its blue-flowering blooms…
Spelt; the ancient grain that’s making a comeback! Spelt is the distant cousin of commercially grown wheat. Click here to read about how to get on the spelt grain train and live a happier, healthier life.
