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Check out the added benefits of these yummy foods!
Raisins:
Raisins are one of the top antioxidants because they contain phytochemicals as well as adding iron and potassium to your diet. (Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that contain protective,disease-preventing compounds.) They also provide two kids of fibre... soluble and insoluble.
<TABLE borderColor=#ffffff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=95 bgColor=#ffffff borderColorLight=#000000 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD noWrap align=middle>yogurt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Yogurt:
Oh so lovely and creamy- yum! Here are 5 reasons to go for yogurt-
Nuts have been found to contain the beneficial fats which contribute to lowering the cholesterol instead of raising it. There is also evidence that constituents found in nuts may be beneficial to intestinal and prostate health.<SCRIPT>zSB(3,3);if(!z336){var zIsb=document.getElementById("adsb");if(zIsb){zIsb .style.display="inline";zIsb.style.height="0px";zI sb.style.width="0px";}var zIss=document.getElementById("adss");if(zIss){zIss .style.display="inline";zIss.style.height="0px";zI ss.style.width="0px";}}</SCRIPT> Nuts contain a wealth of protein, vitamins and minerals as well as anti-oxidants.
Bananas:
Virtually fat-free, bananas are delicious and nutritious. Bananas are rich in vitamins, potassium, calcium and manganese. There isn't an inch of you that doesn't benefit from bananas. Apparently, The Body Shop used 250,000 bananas each year for their banana products. Check out all these beauty treatments that use bananas!
High levels of potassium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke. Not only can potassium help lower blood pressure, some experts feel it may offer additional stroke-protection benefits.
Here is a recipe, beloved MuT'ers, for a yummy and nutritious banana shake!
Banana Shake
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Article by Cali with substantial (lol) help from about.com's nutrition experts. Yeah experts! Ty ty ty!
Check out the added benefits of these yummy foods!
Raisins:
Raisins are one of the top antioxidants because they contain phytochemicals as well as adding iron and potassium to your diet. (Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that contain protective,disease-preventing compounds.) They also provide two kids of fibre... soluble and insoluble.
<TABLE borderColor=#ffffff cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=95 bgColor=#ffffff borderColorLight=#000000 border=1><TBODY><TR><TD noWrap align=middle>yogurt</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Yogurt:
Oh so lovely and creamy- yum! Here are 5 reasons to go for yogurt-
- Just one cup of yogurt will help blemishes clear up thanks to the zinc it contains
- For menopausal women, it offers more calcium than milk (this is good if you do not like milk!)
- Plain yogurt is often used as a facial mask. Plain yogurt will cleanse the skin quite nicely. (use without wearing makeup)
- It is also often used to soothe an itchy scalp. And while it is soothing the scalp, it is also working on your dandruff. Apply, wrap hair in a towel and then rinse after 15 minutes.
- Hands and nails can also benefit from yogurt. Simply combine 8 ounces of plain yogurt with the juice of one lemon. Return to the refrigerator for several hours and then use to massage your hands and nails. Rinse and pat your hands dry and you should notice the difference. Hands should be soft and supple. Try not to lick your fingers. Jk
Nuts have been found to contain the beneficial fats which contribute to lowering the cholesterol instead of raising it. There is also evidence that constituents found in nuts may be beneficial to intestinal and prostate health.<SCRIPT>zSB(3,3);if(!z336){var zIsb=document.getElementById("adsb");if(zIsb){zIsb .style.display="inline";zIsb.style.height="0px";zI sb.style.width="0px";}var zIss=document.getElementById("adss");if(zIss){zIss .style.display="inline";zIss.style.height="0px";zI ss.style.width="0px";}}</SCRIPT> Nuts contain a wealth of protein, vitamins and minerals as well as anti-oxidants.
Bananas:
Virtually fat-free, bananas are delicious and nutritious. Bananas are rich in vitamins, potassium, calcium and manganese. There isn't an inch of you that doesn't benefit from bananas. Apparently, The Body Shop used 250,000 bananas each year for their banana products. Check out all these beauty treatments that use bananas!
- Facial Mask: Mash 1/2 of a banana and apply. Relax for a half hour and then remove with cool water. Bananas are rich in oils that will keep the skin from drying out.
- Exfoliating mask: blend a mashed banana with white cosmetic clay and apply. This mask is both moisturizing and nourishing.
- For damaged hair, combine a ripe banana with a few drops of almond oil. Massage into your hair and then allow to work it's wonders for about 15 minutes. Rinse with soda water and then shampoo and condition as usual.
- Your hands can benefit from bananas as well. Mash a banana with a little butter and then rub the mixture into your hands. That is all there is to it. (again, do not lick hands ... heh heh)
- Have a banana drink. Bananas contain just as much potassium (see below) as milk!
High levels of potassium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke. Not only can potassium help lower blood pressure, some experts feel it may offer additional stroke-protection benefits.
Here is a recipe, beloved MuT'ers, for a yummy and nutritious banana shake!
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- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup of ice milk
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- add calories as you please (i.e.other fruits, sorbet, honey, etc)