This post was originally published as Folate, B-12 Essential for Brain Health by Laurel on Health Food blog. Barbara L. Minton from Natural News reviewed some recent studies that prove folate and vitamin B-12 are essential for brain health and cognitive function. Researchers are finding that deficiencies in folate and B-12 are causing Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline, Read More… »
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» Healthy breakfast in a flash
This post was originally published as Veggie Breakfast Burrito by Laurel on Health Food blog. My best friend and I were making breakfast together on Sunday morning after a long walk downtown and some pilates exercises. We were super hungry after our workout, so we made big veggie breakfast burritos with leftover coconut curry sauce and vegetables Read More… »
» Smell of fresh fruit salad for breakfast
This post was originally published as Citrus Avocado Salad by Laurel on Health Food blog. After I wrote the post on lycopene earlier this week, I was in the mood for some pink grapefruit. I found a huge organic pink grapefruit at my favorite health food store, Westerly’s Natural Market, and decided to make a quick fruit Read More… »
» Magnesium Also Important to Maintain Bone Density
This post was originally published as Magnesium Important to Maintain Bone Density by Laurel on Health Food blog. EatingWell.com reports that, in addition to calcium, magnesium is just as important for maintaining strong bones. In a Health, Aging and Body Composition study of 2,038 elderly men and women, the more magnesium they consumed, the higher their Read More… »
» Healthiest Grilled Fish Tacos
This post was originally published as Grilled Fish Tacos by Laurel on Health Food blog. When I was little, I LOVED taco night. My Mom would chop up tons of fresh vegetables and let us build our own soft or hard tacos with a huge spread on the family table. We traditionally had lean beef tacos back Read More… »
» Pork Tenderloin with Tomato Salad Recipe
This post was originally published as Easy & Elegant Dinner Party by Laurel on Health Food blog. Last Saturday I had the chance to host a nice dinner party at my apartment with 14 friends. Calphalon and Williams-Sonoma recently teamed up to give a group of bloggers (including me!) the opportunity to host an “Easy & Read More… »
» 10 minute Spicy Corn Side Dish Recipe
This post was originally published as Dressing Up Frozen Vegetables by Laurel on Health Food blog. Frozen veggies are a great choice when you’re trying to shop healthy while saving time and money. You can buy frozen produce in bulk, save a few dollars, and pull them out of the freezer whenever you get around to Read More… »
» Nutritional benefits of avocados
This post was originally published as Avocados Help Your Body Absorb Nutrients by Laurel on Health Food blog. A study from Iowa State University and Ohio State University found that eating avocado with a meal helps your body absorb more nutrients from your food. Here are the details of the study: First part: Six males and five Read More… »
» Raw Honey Giveaway: nutritional benefit
This post was originally published as Raw Honey Giveaway by Laurel on Health Food blog. Here’s another healthy product giveaway contest! The Honey Company sells all natural, unfiltered, raw honey and they sent me a few packets to giveaway to a lucky reader. In comparison to heated and processed honey, raw honey is filled with Read More… »
» Hot peppers are low in calories but high in vitamin C
This post was originally published as Hot Peppers Bring The Heat by Laurel on Health Food blog. Mark’s Daily Apple wrote a great piece about the amazing nutrition of hot peppers. Here are some of the benefits they listed: – Hot peppers are low in calories but high in vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, Read More… »