Nutrition

The papaya, once called the “fruit of the angels,” is now gaining notoriety for its anticancer powers in addition to its positive effects on the immune system.

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Not only has the consumer demand for nutritional supplements increased over the last several years, so has the consumption of energy, sports, and vitamin beverages that promote health, performance enhancement, and other such claims. But does the average American really need these in their daily diets?

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An important mineral that is often overlooked in modern medicine, magnesium is essential to several hundred different functions in the body. Mark Sircus, Ac,. OMD, director of the International Medical Veritas Association and author of several books on the subject of magnesium, believes that 68% of Americans do not consume enough magnesium to meet the government’s recommended daily allowance (RDA), and that the government’s RDA is already set too low to adequately prevent illness.

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We already know that fiber is good for your cholesterol levels and may be protective against colon cancer. Now University of Illinois has studied the effect of fiber, particularly soluble fiber, on its ability to strengthen the immune system.

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One of the first questions almost every new vegetarian is asked has to do with getting enough protein by only eating plant foods. Meat is not the only source of protein, and it is a misconception that vegetarian diets cannot meet a person’s daily requirement for all of the essential amino acids.

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Hibiscus tea is a popular beverage that is consumed the world over, and many commercially available herbal teas contain some hibiscus in varying amounts. However, in addition to being enjoyable, researchers have found that drinking hibiscus tea actually lowered the blood pressure (BP) in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults. The findings were the result of a study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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The Environmental Working Group recently compiled a list informing consumers about which fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticide residue, as well as which fruits and vegetables contain the least. Learn how you can avoid the most contaminated foods, and limit your exposure to dangerous toxins.

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You may have noticed Goji Berries cropping up at your local health food store, or even at some grocery stores and supermarkets. These small dried fruits look a bit like raisins, only red and a little pointed at either end. These berries are now being touted as one of the most antioxidant-rich health trends, and dried goji berries, goji extracts, and goji juice are making the tour of the health world.

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On a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed his list of the best five superfoods to start eating in 2010. You may have never heard of some of these foods before, but all have powerful anti-aging and disease-fighting properties. Adding these foods to your diet can greatly benefit your health and help you feel more energetic, youthful, and alive.

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When high starch foods like potatoes or breads are subjected to high temperature cooking, which includes frying, baking, and roasting, the heat can result in the production of acrylamide, which is believed to be a carcinogen that may be linked to breast cancer in humans. Food researchers, however, are discovering novel ways to reduce acrylamide in many of the foods that we eat, including potato chips and breads.

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