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Used for centuries in Eastern medicine, mushrooms have powerful effects on the immune system. Click here for more information on this health superfood.
Photo: Michelle Heimerman / A Camera in the Kitchen
The best protein source on the planet, eggs consistently outrank milk, beef, whey, and soy in the quality of protein they provide. Read more…
Photo: Michelle Heimerman / A Camera in the Kitchen
Yuzu? Sounds like a quirky Japanese car, not a hybrid citrus fruit hailing from the isles of Japan. The Yuzu fruit aka the ‘Japanese Grapefruit’ is a hybrid of sour mandarin orange and Ichang papeda, resembling a small grapefruit. Never heard of it? Well, it’s the next superfood to watch, so put it on your health trend radar!
These aromatic, yellow fruits typically range between 5.5 to 7.5 cm in diameter; about the size of a golf ball. Boasting a plethora of health benefits, this citrus cousin originated in China, but is most cultivated in Japan and Korea.
Tart to the taste, this fruit is rarely eaten whole, but used as an ingredient in craft foods, sauces, seasonings, teas, and liquors. Truth be told, I recently discovered it dining at a Japanese restaurant in Manhattan, where it was used in a seasoning, and I became intrigued with its origin and nutritional value.
A 2010 Journal of Food Science study article found that limolene, from the yuzu’s peel, may have anti-inflammatory benefits. Inflammation is a silent epidemic that triggers chronic diseases, according to Dr. Barry Sears, founder of The Zone Diet.
Other Health Benefits Include:
Antioxidants - A substance, like vitamin C, that reduces cell damage due to oxygen.
Skin Health - Prevent aging and add moisture to the skin, when taken orally and topically
Muscle Recovery - Malic acid can help relieve muscle aches
While it is difficult to find in the U.S., you can find it at some specialty food markets. Happy hunting!
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By Tatiana Ridley, CHHC, AADP
Founder, Tatiana’s Health and Wellness
www.tatianashealthandwellness.com
Sure, they’re high in fat, but avocados contain healthful monounsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. “Avocados aid in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders,” says Ed Bauman, Ph.D., director of Bauman College. They’re loaded with fiber (11 to 17 grams per fruit) and are a good source of lutein, an antioxidant linked to eye and skin health.
And there’s more where that came from! Here, The 13 Most Powerful Superfoods!
