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There's little doubt that the right diet can improve and even prevent diabetes. This is especially true of type 2 diabetes, which is basically insulin resistance, but type 1 diabetes, also known as “juvenile diabetes”, can also be improved with the right diet. Below, and in no particular order, I have listed the whole foods that contain the nutrients most noted for their ability to alleviate and even prevent diabetes.  Diabetes Fighting Foods Chromium-Rich Foods broccoli barley oats green beans tomatoes Romaine lettuce mushrooms asparagus potatoes prunes bananas nuts black pepper thyme Alpha-Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods spinach yams broccoli potatoes Brussels...

Blog by holistic writer Andrea Lewis Celery not only makes for a great low-calorie snack, it has many health benefits as well. You may be more familiar with its reputation for improving weight loss success, but celery's health and healing capabilities go beyond fat loss. Below, I've listed some of celery's other very useful health benefits. This is not a complete list, just enough to peak your interest in this crunchy member of the Apiaceae family. Celery health benefits Lowers high blood pressure Lowers cholesterol levels Relieves constipation Prevents ulcers Helps anxiety and insomnia Natural aphrodisiac for men Celery has...

The colour is adorable, the taste is delicious, the nutrition is on point. You get all the vitamin C you need for the day in this smoothie, and a good chunk of fibre too.  2 apples 2 frozen bananas 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries 1 cup pineapple 2-3 cups filtered water 1/4 cup soaked walnuts Blend it all up! YUM. 

Blog by holistic writer Andrea Lewis It's a scientific fact that what we eat affects our ability to reason, recall information and even our emotions. Clinical studies have proven the benefits of many whole food nutrients to improve and protect memory. Below, I've listed the most effective brain nutrients and the foods that contain them.  Foods for better memoryVitamin B6 sunflower seeds pistachios beets plums bananas avocados spinach Phosphatidylcholine (choline) Brussels sprouts broccoli cauliflower kale cabbage Capsaicin jalapeno peppers cayenne peppers chili peppers tabasco peppers Fisetin strawberries blueberries cucumber skin grapes onions mangoes kiwi persimmon apples Anthocyanins eggplants asparagus cabbage ...

It turns out apples really can keep the doctor away. And not just the cardiologist. The neurologist, gastroenterologist and endocrinologist may also see fewer patients. Modern research has caught up with one old adage, and proven that apples really can maintain a healthy heart, arteries and colon, assist weight loss and more. Top 5 Benefits of Eating Apples:1. Improved cardiovascular health2. Stroke prevention3. Better bowel health4. Assists weight loss5. Helps prevent metabolic syndromeCardiovascular BenefitsFor as long as I can remember, apples have had a heart healthy reputation. Now, short-term and long-term research studies have explained the reasons why that reputation...