Let’s get one thing straight. We are not talking about probiotic foods. We are talking about prebiotics. What is the difference? Well, probiotics are good bacteria, while prebiotics are carbs. Prebiotics cannot be digested by the human body. They serve as food for probiotics. In other words, without prebiotics, you cannot get probiotics. When you do not consume prebiotics on a … [Read more...]
13 Most Powerful Foods That Protect You From Cancer
Disclaimer: No single food or food component can protect you against cancer by itself. But strong evidence does show that a diet filled with a variety of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans helps lower risk for many cancers - American Institute for Cancer Research Can food help prevent disease, such as cancer? The answer is yes - some foods … [Read more...]
A clove of garlic per day to chase that cholesterol away
Eat garlic if you are concerned with cholesterol. More than 20 clinical researches have shown that fresh garlic and some garlic products can lower cholesterol in blood. According to Dr. Robert Lin, chairman of several international conferences on the effect of garlic on health, three cloves of garlic per day will lower cholesterol by 10% on average, or even up to 15% in some … [Read more...]