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Food For Thought: What To Eat To Keep Your Mind Sharp
Loaded with antioxidants just like orange and yellow sweet potatoes, the pigments in the purple variety give it some distinct advantages in promoting brain health. These pigments help preserve the integrity of blood vessels that transport oxygen to the brain that normally diminish as we age.
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3 Foods You Didn't Think Were Good For You...But Are
Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Watermelon - The high liquid content of watermelon, along with the natural sugars and fiber, make it the perfect snack.
Onions - Primarily used for seasoning, onions are high in vitamin C, fiber, folate, and vitamin B-6.
Lettuce - Looking at the light green color of most lettuce would generally lead one to believe that it doesn't have the nutrients of other vegetables, but this is not the case.
Cut Your Risk For Heart Attack With These Cholesterol-Lowering Tips
Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Among all nutraceuticals (foods with medicinal properties) oatmeal and oat bran are the most potent. Packed with soluble fiber, they create a gel-like substance in the digestive system that bonds with cholesterol molecules and prevents them from entering the blood stream. Harvard University conducted a study that analyzed over 60 trials and found that even small amounts of soluble fiber added to a daily diet could reduce cholesterol by 5 points. Other good sources besides oats are kidney beans, apples, and pears.
