1. Vitality and memory spinach (also helps clear arteries)
2. Appearance mangoes (protect skin from sun damage, encourages weight loss by reducing cravings)
3. Natural high corn (can boost serotonin levels/high-carb popcorn air-popped, corn helps protect the respiratory system, high in folate may reduce risk of Alzheimers) <Corn loses flavor faster at room temperature than in cold storage>
4. Reduce chest and stomach pain artichokes (reduces cholesterol, also protects retinas)
8/3/09 Womans World, pg 13.
Enjoy broccoli:
Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a nutrient, but the vegetable loses 97% of its cancer-prevention effectiveness when its microwaved so enjoy it raw, steamed or sautéed.
Constant cravings?
Chew almonds forty times before swallowing. Chewing thoroughly releases more of the nuts unsaturated fat, which helps reduce hunger by raising your bodys level of the appetite suppressing hormone glucagons-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and lowering your insulin level.
Turn grapes into a frozen treat!
Remove from the stem, rinse, and while still damp, put in a plastic bag with three table spoons of granulated sugar. Shake gently to coat the grapes and then put the bag in the freezer. In a few hours, youll have a refreshing snack or light desert. Making hor doeuvres? Add a cube of sharp Cheddar for a sweet blend.
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Source: 8/3/09 Womans World