Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are another good source of beta carotene which, as we learned with carrots, can fight of a ton of different cancers. So don't save this vegetable for Thanksgiving. Make it a regular part of your diet
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Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food. Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and drop them into your shopping cart. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself stuff full of good health. 1-Heart Health: Proponents of tofu for heart health point to the low incidence of heart disease in populations that consume tofu regularly, such as in Asia. The soy protein and isoflavones in tofu are considered a powerful cholesterol fighter - studies show that regular tofu consumption can lead to up to a 30% drop in overall cholesterol. Tofu is believed to lower LDL, or bad, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, strong indicators of heart disease. One serving of tofu also contains 15% of the daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acids, a heart-healthy substance normally found in fish. These fatty acids not only improve cholesterol but are also believed to aid in helping blood to clot properly. Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat, such as red meat, poultry, seafood etc. While some vegetarians may or may not consume animal by-products such as milk honey, and cheese, Vegans do not indulge at all. Many persons adopt the vegetarian lifestyle for different reasons, but most will agree that is out of respect for life. This stems from both religious and humanitarian beliefs alike. adopted for different reasons. The three main reasons that persons chose to adopt a Vegan lifestyle are: 1) Animal rights- Animals are friends not food. 2) Environment- farms tend to aid in the destruction of the environment. 3) Health- We were not meant to consume or digest animal meat or animal by-products.
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AuthorNicole Levy is the sole proprietor for Levy's Goodies, as well as our baker and main cake and pastry decorator. Archives
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