phytochemicals

Romancing Your Palate: Dessert au Naturale

Posted by LIME Team on March 5, 2008 - 7:00am.

After having a scrumptous meal, a wholesome dessert should be next to follow. An all natural dish of fruit and spices you will find hits the right spot! Plus, find out an amazing healthful property of strawberries!


Flavorful Fruit Salad

Flavorful Fruit SaladPosted by LIME Team on July 25, 2007 - 2:19pm.

Dr. Patricia Fine serves up a delicious, nutritious, dessert. Packed with phytochemicals and filled with flavor, this is one dish that won't make you feel guilty for having seconds.


Seeds as Satisfying Snack

Seeds as Satisfying SnackPosted by Marisa Belger on May 25, 2006 - 7:30am.

Though I appreciate sesame seeds in stir fries and sushi and have been known to throw pumpkin seeds into the occasional batch of muffins, my experience with seeds as a whole is much too limited - especially sunflower seeds.

According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, sunflower seeds standout among their fellow nuts and seeds, with the highest concentration of phytochemicals - the plant chemicals that have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and improve overall heart health. Despite their tiny size, sunflower kernels contain a giant helping of photchemicals specifically, vitamin E, betaine, phenolic acids, choline, arginine, and lignans. And they don't stop there. Sunflower seeds also contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamin E.




Four Steps to Intestinal Happiness

Four Steps to Intestinal Happiness Posted by Marisa Belger on January 30, 2006 - 5:29pm.

Smoothly functioning intestines lead to happily functioning people. It's that simple. Healthy intestines play an important role in proper nutrient absorption, which leads to better health and vitality.



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