"you, improved"

An article from the January 2010 edition of "Real Simple" has been hanging on my fridge ever since my dear friend, Ginger, gave me the magazine.  

I am tired at just staring at these beneficial facts.  

This year, we resolve to implement them into our diet.  

Maybe one of these ultra nutrients will take a spot in your home, as well...

"you, improved"

SHITAKE MUSHROOMS:

recent studies have found that beta-glucan, a sugar molecule in the edible fungus, helps boost the immune system and prevents the growth of cancer cells.

eat: 3-4 ounces, cooked

BRAZIL NUTS:

Their high level of selenium, which may ward off colon, lung, and prostate cancer, comes from the soil the tree grows in.

eat: 2 to 3

HORSERADISH:

This plant contains glucosinate, a compound that has been shown to increase the liver's ability to fight carcinogens and suppress the growth of cancerous tumors.  Horseradish also has antibacterial properties that may help treat urinary-tract infections.

eat: 1 tsp. spread on a sandwich

WALNUTS:

Studies show that alpha linolenic acid, a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids found in the nuts, can help reduce cholesterol levels and the inflammation that may lead to high blood pressure and heart disease.

eat: 12-14 halves

BLACK RASPBERRIES:

Anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give these berries their bold coloring, may retard the growth of precancerous cells, especially those associated with oral and esophageal cancers.

eat: 10-12

healthy choices... healthy living