By Dr. Kristie
Who doesn’t enjoy a little maple syrup on top of a stack of pancakes? It could even add a little extra nutritional power to your Sunday morning breakfast. According to research from the University of Rhode Island, maple syrup has more than twenty compounds that are beneficial t…
By Dr. Kristie
The term antioxidant has taken on new importance in the past few years as more studies have shown the potential of these natural free radical scavengers to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. An antioxidant is a molecule that has the ability to stabilize the free radic…
By Dr. Kristie
Prunes are all crinkled and wrinkly, certainly not the prettiest fruit to look at. Sadly, most people think they're only good for relieving constipation. Not the kind of image most fruits want for themselves. On the other hand, prunes have much to be proud of from a nutritional…
By Dr. Kristie
If you’re trying to get more antioxidants in your diet, what should you eat? Blueberries, cranberries, pecans, apples, or artichokes? These are all good choices, but you’ll get more bang for your buck eating an inexpensive bowl of red beans. Surprisingly, small red beans are on…
