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Green tea may get all the love…

07 Thursday Dec 2017

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But chamomile has major health benefits. According to a 30-year study in the European Journal of Public Health, people who drank chamomile tea just twice a week were up to 74% less likely to develop thyroid issues…Including over- or under-active thyroid, goiters and even cancer! The chamomile magic comes from antioxidants that fight oxidative-stress and inflammation that can damage your thyroid. So brew some calming chamomile twice a week.

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Pumpkin spice latte vs. hot chocolate!

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

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If you’re in line at Starbucks and need to choose between a pumpkin spice latte and hot chocolate – which is better? According to the Pritikin Longevity Center, go for the hot chocolate! Yes, pumpkin is a superfood. But even though your latte contains a little real pumpkin, it isn’t enough to have any significant health benefits. However, the cocoa powder in the hot chocolate is! The antioxidants and flavonols reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. And when the cocoa is heated – as opposed to cold chocolate milk – even more flavonols are released.

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This may be the most fun way to boost your immune system:

21 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Kiss your partner! According to the journal Microbiome, just 10 seconds of kissing can transfer 80 million germs from one person’s mouth to another’s. It sounds gross, but the health benefits are huge. Because when we’re exposed to other people’s germs, it helps us build immunity to those new germs. In fact, kissing could help protect a couple’s future babies from being infected in utero from viruses.

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Like melon? Then do this for maximum health benefits:

03 Wednesday May 2017

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To get the biggest nutritional boost from watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe and more, store them at room temperature. That’s because the antioxidant levels in melons continue to rise after they’re picked… But refrigerating them can stop that process cold, and cut the number of antioxidants in the fruit in half.
A USDA study found that watermelons kept at room temperature developed nearly double the levels of beta-carotene as refrigerated melons, which promote healthy skin and eyes. But once a melon’s been cut, keep it chilled to prevent bacterial growth.

Here’s a tip for yogurt lovers!

30 Monday Jan 2017

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If you eat yogurt, don’t pour off the watery stuff on top. It’s super healthy. It’s whey – and it has tons of protein, calcium, vitamin D and probiotics. So if you pour it down the sink, you’ll miss out on all the health benefits. Instead, mix it in!

Sometimes combining certain foods can improve their health benefits.

05 Monday Oct 2015

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avotomato-wpLike: Avocado and Tomato. Tomatoes are loaded with the antioxidant lycopene. But when you combine tomatoes with avocado, the unsaturated fat in the avocado helps the body absorb SEVEN TIMES the normal amount of lycopene! And lycopene inhibits the production of cancer cells.

Another good combo: Grilled steak and Brussels sprouts. There are compounds in Brussels sprouts which help the body flush out carcinogens. Including the carcinogens which form on charred meat during grilling.

Finally: Here’s a BAD food combo… Alcohol and energy drinks. Caffeine is a stimulant, while alcohol is a depressant. And when you overload your body with both at the same time, it puts tremendous stress on your heart… So don’t even think about ordering a Red Bull and Vodka.

Try these 3 foods to add years to your life: 

03 Friday Jul 2015

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They all contain major antioxidants. And the more different types of fruits and vegetables you eat – the better. Because people who get a variety of produce – and therefore a variety of antioxidants – have greater health benefits. So try eating more of these 3…

Grapefruit: The antioxidants in grapefruit, the ones that make it bitter, may help treat diabetes! They break down the fatty acids in your liver the same way diabetes drugs do.

Cranberries: They have antimicrobial properties – which means they protect you from infections. They also reduce the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries – and help prevent the growth of some cancer cells.

Finally, have more garlic. It lowers blood pressure and prevents certain cancers. It also lowers bad cholesterol – reducing your risk of heart disease.