The Best Nutrients for Your Eyes
Nutrients play an enormous role in preventing and treating the leading causes of impaired vision in North America–cataracts and macular degeneration. In both conditions, the eye’s normal protective mechanisms are unable to prevent damage to the lens and macula,...
Landmark Vitamin K2 Study – Major Effect on Bone Health Noted
Introduction: Vitamin K is required for the production of the bone protein osteocalcin – a key component in the matrix of bone. Osteocalcin’s role is to anchor calcium molecules and hold them in place within the bone. A deficiency of vitamin K leads to impaired bone...
Spinach
Spinach originated as a wild plant in Persia and East Asia and has been cultivated in China for over 2,000 years. Catherine de Médici brought spinach from her home in Florence Italy to France after marrying the king, giving birth to the name “à la Florentine”, a term...
Raspberries
Did you know that raspberries are not just limited to the color red, but also come in a wide range of colors from black and orange to yellow and white? Also, loganberries and boysenberries are actually hybrids of raspberries. Native to East Asia, raspberries are a...
Oranges
As one of the most popular fruits in the world, the history of the oranges dates back to ancient times. The first reference of oranges was found in an ancient Chinese text from 500 B.C. Spanish missionaries brought oranges to Florida in the sixteenth century and has...
Lemons
Although often thought of as sour, lemons actually are available in sweet varieties such as the Meyer lemon. Lemon trees are unique as they flower year-round, allowing the tree to produce fruit during any season. Lemons became extremely popular in the 1890s when...
Grapes
Having been consumed since prehistoric times as far back as 5,000 B.C.E., grapes were highly valued in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations for their ability to be made into wine. Today there are over 90 varieties of grapes, each rich in nutrients. Nutritional...
Carrots
Scientifically known as daucus carota, carrots originated in the Middle East and Asia. With over 100 varieties, they can vary in both size and color. Carrots have long been a favorite across cultures and as such, were the first vegetable to be canned in the 1800s....
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupes are one of my favorites. Muskmelon, incorrectly referred to as cantaloupe, is one the five most frequently purchased fruits in the U.S. A true cantaloupe is a completely different melon native to France, named for Cantalupo, a former papal villa near Rome....
Asparagus
As a member of the lily family and originally cultivated in ancient Egypt, asparagus is a superfood rich in nutrition. Nutritional Highlights: Low in calories and carbohydrates Rich in protein compared to other vegetables One cup of asparagus contains only 24 calories...