Food and Health
coffee
Coffee contains nearly 400 other chemicals, including trace amounts of several vitamins and minerals, tannins, and caramelized sugar. Some Special Coffee drinks have more fat and calories than a rich dessert.
dates
Dates are very high in potassium. Dates contain iron, niacin and vitamin B6, as well as 6g of fiber. Dates have almost no vitamin C. Dates are one of the sweetest of all fruits.
mushrooms and truffles
Mushrooms are virtually fat-free and a valuable source of dietary fiber. They provide good amounts of potassium, selenium, riboflavin, thiamin, folate, B6 and zinc.
diabetes
A serious metabolic disease that affects the body's ability to derive energy from blood sugar or glucose. It results when the body cannot produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed for glucose metabolism.
anemia
Anemia is the umbrella term for a variety of disorders characterized by the inability of red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen.
common food allergens
True food allergies involve the body's immune system. Whereas a food intolerance originates in the gastrointestinal system and involves an inability to digest or absorb certain substances.
lemon
Lemons are one of the most widely used of all citrus fruits. Lemon is an excellent source of vitamin C. Fresh lemon juice is a summer thirst quencher.
grapes
Grapes are favored for their sweet and juicy flavor. Grapes are low in calories. Grapes contain quercetin, a plant pigment that is thought to regulate the levels of blood cholesterol.
eggs
Eggs are a nutrient powerhouse. Eggs contain all the essential amino acids. Egg has protein, B vitamins, vitamins A and D, zinc and iron.
corn
Corn is the most abundant grain crop. Corn is high in starch and protein. It is also a source of potassium, thiamine and fiber.
cherries
Cherries are generally lower in vitamins and minerals. The flavor and low calorie content of the various sweet varieties make cherries an ideal snack or dessert.
cabbage
Cabbage is high in fiber and low in calories. Red cabbage contains almost twice as much vitamin C as the green cabbage, while the green variety contains twice as much folate as the red.
bananas
Bananas are one of nature's ideal snacks. Bananas are bland, easy to digest and unlikely to produce allergies. A medium banana contains close to 500 mg of potassium.
apples
A fresh apple is an ideal snack. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It contains a good dose of pectin, the soluble fiber that thickens jellies and helps lower artery-damaging LDL blood cholesterol levels.