5 Top Mediterranean Diet Foods

March 27, 2013

What foods do you think of when you hear the word “Mediterranean Diet?” Is it pasta, olive oil and hummus? Those are a few plus many more fresh and healthy foods included in this anti-aging diet.

The Mediterranean diet is modeled after the lifestyle of poor rural villagers from the island of Crete during the 1950-60s.

This diet has been known to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s that’s running rampant in America these days.

4 Top Anti-Aging Superfoods

January 31, 2013

Do YOU want to turn back time and live young? It’s so easy! The real way to both look and feel young is from what you put on your plate! Here are 4 foods that are at the top of my anti-aging superfoods list.

Produce: Dark Leafy Greens

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Dark leafy greens including my favorite spinach are rich in vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K plus zinc, iron and other phytonutrients. As the body age’s vitamin K helps reduce bone loss and prevent fractures. Dark greens also keep your vision sharp, protect the cells of the body’s colon, is anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy.

Protein: Skinless Poultry

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Benefits of Aloe Vera

October 15, 2012

Aloe Vera is known as one of the most beneficial plants that nature has to offer. Most people know this plant for its soothing balm applied externally to cuts, scrapes and burns. Aloe Vera is now becoming more widely known for its internal healing benefits.

This cactus-like plant with green dagger-shaped leaves filled with a clear viscous gel contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins.

Drinking a two ounce daily dose of aloe vera on a regular basis allows you to maintain your health by replenishing your body naturally with these essential nutrients. Look for a complete liquid nutrition supplement that contains aloe vera for the best taste.