Archive for December, 2008
Cancer-Busting Berries
This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food
This weekend I was reading one of my favorite magazines Body + Soul, and I stumbled on some new research about berries. In a study published in the Cancer Research journal, scientists found that potent compounds in berries could help stop cancer at very early stages. When researchers fed rats a diet high in black raspberries, “more than 20 percent of carcinogen-damaged genes returned to normal activity.” (Body + Soul, Dec. 2008, p. 30)
If fresh berries are too expensive or unavailable where you shop, check the frozen section. They can help you save money and will provide the same health benefits. Karen Collins, R.D. from the American Institute for Cancer Research says that the minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals in berries help increase enzyme production in our body. The enzymes help remove harmful carcinogens. In addition to berries, Collins says we should eat a variety of cancer-fighting foods to get the best cancer prevention. Increase your intake of dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, whole grains, and legumes.
LOHF on Health & Fitness Blog Carnival
This article was syndicated from: Laurel on Health Food
LOHF on Health & Fitness Blog Carnival
I hope you had a nice holiday weekend! I really enjoyed a few days off, but the holiday travel on Sunday was no joke! Rainy weather and car accidents added an extra three and a half hours to my drive home. But, I’m thankful to be back home safe.
I wanted to announce that my blog post on Farm-Raised Fish made it on the Health & Fitness Articles blog carnival last week. You can find the link under the Nutrition category. There’s a ton of links at this carnival, and its a great place to find some new reading material on health and fitness.
