Whole Grain Cinnamon Pancakes Recipe Notes This nutritious and delicious brown sugar infused treat is so good that you’ll be craving breakfast for lunch, dinner, dessert and a mid-night snack. Whole grains are a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber, as well as other valuable antioxidants not found in some fruits and vegetables. [...]

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Lemon and Garlic Roast Pork Recipe Notes A moist and succulent, lemony pork loin. Combine with vegetables for a hearty meal. Carrots contain carotenoids, plant pigments that color them orange and yellow. Carotenoids are antioxidants that help protect cells from damage. Ingredients: 3 1/4 lb top loin pork roast 3/4 tsp grated lemon rind 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 [...]

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Blueberry – Nectarine Crisp Recipe Notes These tiny little gems do indeed pack a potent punch. They rank the highest of any fruit for antioxidants (those free-radical-fighting powerhouses), and one cup delivers 14% of the recommended daily dose of fiber and nearly a quarter of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Ingredients: 5 cups blueberries 2 large nectarines, peeled, [...]

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Choose Tea over Coffee Tea has a higher content of antioxidants and helps fight cancer, heart diseases and other illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis. Moreover, there studies show that tea helps relax blood vessels, reduces cholesterol levels, and inhibits blood clots from forming. With all these benefits mentioned, tea might be the healthier alternative, combating many [...]

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Choose Sweet Potatoes Although sweet potatoes may be part of the Thanksgiving tradition, be sure to add these wonderful naturally sweet vegetables to your meals throughout the year; they are some of the most nutritious vegetables around. Sweet potatoes can be found in your local markets year-round, however they are in season in November and December. As [...]

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Eat 7+ Fruits and Veggies Being high in fiber (therefore filling) and low in fat, fruit and vegetables play a central role in the low GI diet. They are bursting with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Aim to eat at least two servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables daily, preferably of three or [...]

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[/caption] Antioxidants – What are They? The prefix “anti” means in opposition to, or corrective in nature. To better understand antioxidants, let’s discuss exactly what these agents oppose and correct. Within the human body, millions of processes are occurring at all times. These processes require [...]

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[/caption] A free radical is an atomic structure with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell. These unpaired electrons tend to be highly reactive, resulting in chemical reactions such as oxidation. Because they have one or more unpaired electrons, free radicals are highly unstable. They scavenge the [...]

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Blueberry Smoothie Recipe Notes What a terrific way to start your day. Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants; and soy gives you long-lasting protein. Who needs sugar? Ingredients: ¾ cup plain soy milk ¾ cup tofu 1 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon fructose, optional ½ teaspoon vanilla Directions: Press tofu between paper towels to remove excess water. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until [...]

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