Broccoli has a wide variety of nutritional and medicinal benefits, including its ability to prevent many types of cancer, lower blood pressure, and improve ocular health. Here are 8 great health reasons why you should be eating more of the “ALRIGHT superfood,” BROCCOLI:    Broccoli can help prevent cancer   Broccoli is full of strong anti-carcinogenic compounds like beta-carotene, selenium and other vitamins and nutrients. These nutrients have been shown to prevent all sorts of cancer, including breast cancer, prostate cancer and cancer of the uterus. Studies suggest that it is particularly helpful in preventing breast and uterine cancer because of its ability to remove extra estrogen from the body.    Broccoli is a great detoxifier   The presence of vitamin-C, sulphur, and certain amino acids make broccoli a potent detoxifier. Broccoli helps to remove free radicals and toxins like uric acid from the body, which helps to prevent toxin related problems like itches, rashes and skin diseases like eczema.    Broccoli can help keep your skin healthy If you want healthy and radiant skin, be sure that you are consuming broccoli on a regular basis. Broccoli is full of antioxidants and vitamins that help keep your skin radiant and healthy. Furthermore, some of the phytonutrients in broccoli have been shown to reverse the negative effects of sun exposure!    Broccoli can help prevent stomach disorders Broccoli is rich in fiber, which has been shown to helpful in treating all manner of stomach disorders. Fiber adds to the bulkiness of the food, retains water, and ensures healthy bowel movement. Broccoli is also full of magnesium, which alleviates acid reflux and reduces inflammation in the stomach.    Broccoli can help your heart Heart disease is a potent killer, and regular consumption of broccoli can improve heart health and function. Broccoli is full of beta-carotene, omega-3 fatty acids and other vitamins, which help reduce bad cholesterol and prevent the onset of heart disease.  Additionally, the potassium in broccoli is a vasodilator, which can facilitate more efficient blood flow and oxygenation of essential organs.    Broccoli can strengthen your bones Broccoli is rich in calcium, which has been shown to promote healthy bone growth and can prevent osteoporosis. Regular broccoli consumption has also been shown to maintain healthy teeth due to its high content of magnesium, zinc and phosphorus.    Broccoli can help during pregnancy Broccoli is full of nutrients that can help support a healthy pregnancy, including proteins, vitamins, iron and antioxidants. The fiber in broccoli will help ensure regular and consistent bowel movements during pregnancy, and the high folate content in broccoli can help reduce the risk of birth defects due to a folic acid deficiency.    Broccoli can help prevent anemia Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Anemia is directly related to a lack of iron and certain proteins in your diet. Broccoli is full of iron and other important proteins, which can help [...]

For thousands of years, turmeric has been considered one of the most versatile and useful herbs on the planet. Popular in Asian cultures, turmeric is a great tasting spice that is not only used in cooking, but the natural compound it contains called curcumin, is a cancer-fighter and contains antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-allergenic properties. Turmeric also builds immunity, improves brain function, and enhances skin complexion. Here are 8 GREAT reasons why you should have the “ALRIGHT superfood,” TURMERIC, in your daily diet regimen:    Turmeric is loaded with healthy nutrients and vitamins   Turmeric is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamins B-1, B-2, and B-3, calcium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc, and as such can offer a magnitude of health benefits.    Turmeric has antioxidative qualities   Oxidative damage is often considered to be one of the predominant mechanisms that lead to the development of serious diseases. Oxidative damage is connected to the presence of free radicals, which are incomplete molecules that are coursing through our system. These free radicals have the capacity to impede our internal processes, and can catalyze reactions that can be detrimental to our health and cause diseases such as Cancer. Antioxidants are our primary line of defense against free radicals, which is why they are so critical to our overall health. Turmeric contains the potent antioxidant, curcumin. A 2007 study showed that curcumin has the ability to subdue free radicals.  Curcumin has also been shown to catalyze the body’s own antioxidant mechanisms.  So not only can turmeric protect the body against free radicals, it can also stimulate the existing defenses against oxidative damage.    Turmeric has been shown to improve brain function   Contrary to popular belief, your brain actually has the capacity to formulate new connections and create new brain cells. This reconstructive process is regulated in the brain by the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Studies show that individuals who are deficient in BDNF are at an increased risk for depression, Alzheimer's and other debilitating brain disorders. A 2006 study demonstrated that curcumin, found in turmeric, can actually increase BDNF levels, which could help delay the onset of brain disorders, decrease depressive symptoms, and improve overall brain function.      Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory Turmeric has been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory, and has the capacity to reduce inflammation/swelling throughout the body. A 2004 study demonstrated that curcumin (one of the active ingredients in turmeric) has the same anti-inflammatory capabilities as aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medications. In a clinical trial involving patients with rheumatoid arthritis, it was shown that those who took turmeric experienced a considerable reduction in joint stiffness and a decrease in swelling around the affected joints. An added benefit of turmeric is that it does not have any of the side effects that are typically associated with traditional anti-inflammatory medications, nor does it require a prescription to purchase.    Turmeric has been shown to reduce body fat and diminish weight gain   Researchers at Tufts university discovered that the [...]

Blueberries are sweet and delicious, and unbeknownst to many are one of the most important “superfoods” to add to your diet because of their incredible health benefits. Here are the top 10 health benefits of the wildly popular fruit, and “ALRIGHT superfood,” BLUEBERRIES:   Blueberries are low in calories, but high in vitamins   Blueberries are composed primarily of water (85%), and as such they do not contain a lot of calories. An entire cup of blueberries typically has less than 100 calories. Despite being almost calorically negligible, these blueberries are full of important nutrients. They contain copious amounts of vitamin C, which we need for a healthy immune system, are also high in vitamin K, and in manganese, which is important for bone development and for converting proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into energy for our body.          Blueberries are full of Antioxidants   Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, which protect us from free radicals, the unstable molecules that can damage cellular structures and contribute to the development of debilitating diseases like cancer. Blueberries are considered the king of the antioxidants, and contain the most antioxidants out of all of the commonly consumed fruits and vegetables.    Blueberries reduce DNA damage   DNA damage is an inevitable part of everyday life. Oxidative DNA damage occurs daily in every single cell of the body, and is one of the main contributors to aging and to the development of diseases like cancer. Fortunately, blueberries can help neutralize some of the free radicals that cause damage to our DNA. One study showed that regular blueberry consumption could reduce oxidative DNA damage by 20%.        Blueberries may lower blood pressure and balance blood sugar   High blood pressure is a major risk factor for the development of some of the world’s most potent killers, like heart attacks and strokes. Blueberries seem to have significant health benefits for individuals who are suffering from high blood pressure. Blueberries have also been shown to have a favorable impact on blood sugar regulation.    Blueberries may help prevent heart disease   As mentioned previously, blueberry consumption has been linked to lower blood pressure and oxidized LDL (bad cholesterol), which could help to prevent heart disease and lower the risk of strokes. In a 2013 study of 93,000 nurses, it found that consuming the main antioxidant found in blueberries contributed to a 32% lower risk of heart attacks.    Blueberries can improve brain function   The antioxidants that are found in blueberries seem to have benefits for the brain, and can help improve overall function and delay age-related brain decline. The antioxidants in blueberries have been shown to directly interact with aging neurons and improve their signal sending abilities. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center found a connection between blueberries and memory. In the study conducted with elderly adults with memory decline, drinking wild blueberry juice for 12 weeks boosted memory function. Other studies show that regular blueberry consumption was linked to improvement in a number of markers of brain function.   Blueberries help [...]