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‘Tis the Season for Citrus
December 3, 2010
by Optimum Wellness
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Though most of us may think of citrus fruits as summertime favorites, this family of fruits is actually ripe to be enjoyed right now. The full citrus season typically runs from Autumn all the way through June. Of course with modern technology and transportation we have access to pretty much any fruit we want all [...]
Why We Love Apples
October 14, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Our favorite season has arrived and with it the apple harvest. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is one of the most well known idioms around, but is it true? It seems as though the research on apples just keeps on coming, giving us more reason to eat (and drink!) apples.
Apples are a [...]
How Sweet They Are – Sweet Cherries
August 2, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Cherry season is here and there is no better time to enjoy these healthy, sweet treats. Sweet Bing cherries are the most popular cherry enjoyed in the United States. Their dark, purplish-red skin hint at the powerful phytonutrients that lie within the little fruit. Cherries rank very high on the antioxidant chart in terms of [...]
You Need Not Fly to Brussels to Enjoy These Sprouts
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Although they are names after the capital of Belgium, Brussels sprouts are widely available throughout North America and Europe. They are at their peak right now through the fall and winter seasons. They look like tiny little cabbages and are indeed a part of the cabbage family, just like broccoli and cauliflower.
You Need to Put These Fall Foods in Your Basket
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C. And…they might keep the doctor away. Not Dr. James, of course! There are great foods for Fall…find these foods in your shopping cart more often!
Yogurt And Our Health
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Yogurt has long been a dietary staple in Europe, the Middle East, and areas of Asia. It took a little longer to get to the States and wasn’t widely obtainable until the 1940′s. Yogurt gained popularity in the 1970′s with the health food craze that swept the nation and now it is readily available in most supermarkets and even convenience stores.
Why We Love Watercress
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsIn the study, researchers found that in a group of sixty (cancer-free) adults (half of them were smokers), those who ate approximately 3 ounces of watercress daily for 8 weeks in addition to their normal diets had higher levels of antioxidants and fewer DNA damaging chemicals in their blood.
Whey Protein And Health
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsWhey is a natural, high quality protein usually derived from cow’s milk. Whey protein provides a rich source of essential amino acids, building blocks for the muscles in our body. In its purest form, as whey protein isolate, it contains little to no fat, lactose or cholesterol. Whey protein has been the fuel of choice for serious athletes and body builders for many years, but there are many reasons why others may benefit from adding a little whey to their diets.
What Not To Eat
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 CommentFrom a health and environmental viewpoint, there are many foods that should never enter your pantry (or your mouth). Just like you might clear your closet of the clothes that no longer suit your lifestyle, it may be time to clean out your freezer, your refrigerator and your pantry and rid your home of the foods that no longer serve you.
Tropical Treats
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsInspired by a recent trip to Mexico where tropical treats abound, here are a few reasons to bring the taste of the tropics into your home, no matter what the weather. First, I would like to say that I do believe it ideal to eat what is in season where you live. This makes the most sense to your body and is a healthier practice for the planet since it doesn’t involve the extra packaging and fuel that it takes to bring tropically fruit to a winter climate.
