what do you do to make halloween a bit healthier for your kids?
Monday, October 31, 2011
happy halloween!
what do you do to make halloween a bit healthier for your kids?
Friday, October 21, 2011
SOUP
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
PUMPKIN TIME
Beta carotene---The rich orange color is a dead give away to the nutrients present in pumpkin. Research shows that people who eat a diet rich in beta-carotene are less likely to develop certain cancers than those who fail to include beta-carotene-rich foods in their diet.
Beta-carotene is a vitamin that can be converted by the body into vitamin A.
This helps the body in its process of regeneration, slowing down the aging process.
PUMPKINS.....
are loaded with Potassium---studies show people who have a potassium rich diet lower the risk for hypertension. Potassium rich foods include bananas, broccoli, avocados, pomegranate and many others.
contain zinc---not only is zinc a major boost for your immune system, it also aids in bone density support for people at risk for osteoporosis.
they are high in fiber---diets rich in fiber may prevent cancer, heart disease and other serious ailments.
These help in eliminating intestinal parasites,
cleaning blood vessels,
adjusting cholesterol level and stimulating kidney activity.