Health Value Of Foods

Carrots promote good vision, especially night vision. They are chock full of beta-carotene, which guards your eyes against cataracts and macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. You can eat carrots raw or lightly... Full Answer

Eating 10 servings of tomato paste and tomato products a week helps prevent cancers such as prostate and breast cancer. The carotenoid found in tomatoes (lycopene), when eaten in conjunction with a bit of oil, provides an immune-strengthening... Full Answer

Coconut oil contains vitamin E and more saturated fat than lard, which makes it great for skin and hair. Just don't eat it (at least, not much). I have always said coconut oil will put you on the fast track for the cardiac care unit because the... Full Answer

Whether you're healthy or struggling to drop weight, getting more red grapes and red grape products into your diet is a great way to jack up your resveratrol intake. Seems that resveratrol -- a compound found in red grapes, red wine, and grape juice --... Full Answer

Here is a list of cruciferous vegetables: Arugula Bok choy Broccoli Broccoli rabe Broccolini Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Collards Horseradish Kale Kohlrabi Mustard greens Radish Red cabbage Turnip greens Watercress Full Answer

Dark leafy greens carry a serious nutritious punch. They provide you with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As a general rule, the darker green the better. For example, spinach provides more of a nutritional benefit than iceberg lettuce. Full Answer

The season for California figs is from June to September, with the timing dependent on the varietal, while European figs are available throughout the fall. Figs are quickly perishable and delicate, and are usually best eaten within one to two days after... Full Answer

Figs grow on the ficus tree (Ficus carica), which is a member of the mulberry family. They are unique in that they have an opening, called an "ostiole" or "eye" that is not connected to the tree, but helps the fruit's development, aiding it to... Full Answer

Artichoke extract is a powerful antioxidant that increases bile flow. In this video, Dr. Oz explains how how the interaction between bile and artichoke extract can lower cholesterol.  Full Answer

Chili peppers contain capsaicin, a compound that gives spicy peppers their zing. Some studies indicate that capsaicin may be helpful in slightly lowering triglycerides and preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, reducing your risk for heart... Full Answer