Loving the life you lead We all find it much easier to answer the question “What makes me happy?” than to reply to the tougher problem of “What is happiness?” I can say that I’m happy when I find myself in the company of the people I love, when I listen to Bach or Mozart, […] More
Oranges Vitamin C, the antioxidant vitamin that boosts the immune system and protects from the signs of aging, is found in abundance in oranges. Oranges are one of the least expensive sources of vitamin C, which protects against cell damage, aging, and disease. The fruit is also a good source of fiber, folate, and potassium […] More
Mangoes The mango is a nutritional superstar among fruits, being very rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and E. Mangoes are grown throughout the tropics. Their orange flesh contains more antioxidant beta-carotene, which can protect against some cancers and heart disease, than most other fruits. They are high in vitamin C—one fruit can contain more […] More
Figs Fresh and dried figs are rich in fiber and high in iron, boosting energy and promoting healthy blood. Figs are usually available dried, as fresh figs are easily damaged and have a very short shelf life. This delicious fruit contains good amounts of fiber, most of it soluble, which helps protect against heart disease. […] More
Grapes Grapes are rich in polyphenols—which protect our hearts, improve circulation, and help lower cholesterol—and have antifungal properties. All grape varieties contain beneficial compounds, mainly polyphenols, and most of these are found in the skin. Black, purple, and red varieties also contain much higher levels of the flavonoid quercetin and anthocyanins—the dark pigments—and both may […] More
The avocado is a rich source of monounsaturated fats for heart health and is packed with important nutrients. Avocados are very high in fat, but this fat is mostly monounsaturated. The oleic acid contained in monounsaturates can lower the risk of breast cancer, and monounsaturates can help to reduce “bad” blood cholesterol levels. Avocados also […] More
In recent years, scientific evidence has shown that the old proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” may be correct. Although apples don’t, with the exception of potassium, contain any particular vitamin or mineral, they do contain high levels of various plant chemicals, including the flavonoid quercetin, which has anticancer and anti-inflammatory action. […] More
There is a big difference when it comes to forgetting and forgiveness. We must understand that forgetting a thing is like buried treasure,it can be dug back up, but forgiveness is like pulling up the roots to a weed: it can never grow back again. Here are five things that distinguish the difference in the […] More
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