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By PL Chang on December 18th, 2009

Selenium: Best Mineral for Fighting Cancer

Selenium is a mineral that is very toxic to cancer because it has very strong antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are important for protecting cells from getting damaged by free radicals because they can neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electron. Another feature that makes selenium very effective at fighting cancer is that it stimulates the body to produce a powerful enzyme called glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme protects the body by reducing oxidative damage which is one of the core causes of cancer.

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By PL Chang on May 06th, 2009

Grapefruit: Calories and Nutrition

A fully grown grapefruit can contains less than 80 calories. Besides its low calories, grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and lycopene (antioxidant). Other important nutrients found in grapefruit are potassium, folate and vitamin A.

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By PL Chang on May 02nd, 2009

HerbaSway HerbaGreen Tea Peach – Review

HerbaGreen Tea Peach is a concentrated liquid herbal supplement distributed by HerbaSway. The most noticeable flavors from HerbaGreen Tea Peach are sweet-peach and syrup. The candy-syrup flavor is a little strong for my taste. I recommend adding this liquid supplement to warm or hot water.

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By PL Chang on February 27th, 2009

Bell Peppers – Great Sources of Lycopene

Red bell pepper is one of the few foods that contain lycopene, a phytochemical that is known to help prevent prostate, cervix, bladder and pancreas cancer. Bell peppers are also very rich in many essential nutrients, such as vitamin A, C and beta-carotene.

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By PL Chang on February 20th, 2009

Bok Choy Benefits

Bok choy is the healthiest vegetable of the cabbage family, it is full of vitamin C, potassium, calcium, and is loaded with beta-carotene. One cup of bok choy contains nearly the full RDA for beta-carotene and half the calcium of a cup of milk.

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By PL Chang on November 02nd, 2008

Blueberries – Nature’s Best Antioxidant

Blueberry is one of the fruits with the highest level of antioxidants, such as flavonoids, anthocyanin, phenolic compounds, beta-carotene, ellagic acid, and vitamin C, A and E. Antioxidants are thought to help slow down the aging process and protect the body from the negative effects of free radicals.

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By PL Chang on October 21st, 2008

Best Antioxidant Foods

Antioxidants are important for protecting your cells and DNA from getting damage by free radicals because they neutralize them by donating one of their own electron. Free radicals are basically atoms or molecules that had loss an electron.

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By PL Chang on October 15th, 2008

What Are High-Quality Carbohydrates

High-quality carbohydrates are carbs that have two very important features: (1) They should provide good amounts of antioxidants and (2) not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Antioxidants are essential for your body because they stabilize free-radicals.

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By PL Chang on October 08th, 2008

Vitamin E – Nature’s Anti-Plaquing Agent

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which means that it dissolve in fat and is harder for the body to excrete. Vitamin E helps prevent atherosclerosis and is affective at protecting your cells from free radical damage.

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By PL Chang on October 05th, 2008

Apricot Fruit – Heart & Eye Health

Apricot is important for energy because it has high levels of antioxidants and vitamins. Antioxidants are great for reducing the negative effects of free radicals which may lead to cancer and premature aging. Vitamins are important for promoting normal body growth and development, and the release of energy.

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