Nature’s brain foods

Nature’s brain foods

It’s the little things like forgetting someone’s name or needing to constantly write yourself reminder notes.  For the time being most of us just chalk it up to getting older but those common lapses of memory we all tend to share could also signal a future cognitive decline.  What most of us fear is dementia, a catch-all term for a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities.  We fear the cognitive decline could be a symptom of the worst of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease.

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It's Berry Season: Go Wild Eating Your Favorites

It's Berry Season: Go Wild Eating Your Favorites

Berries are extremely high in vitamin C, high in fiber, and low in calories.  Vitamin C is important to helping our body reduce tension and boost the immune system. Fiber helps to regulate our blood sugar levels.  Regulating blood sugar levels is important because drastic changes in our blood sugar can cause us to have mood swings, which may contribute to anxiety.

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Blueberries: A Key Nutrient to a Healthier You

Blueberries: A Key Nutrient to a Healthier You

Who doesn't love the taste of blueberries? As spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health.  The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids.

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Foods to help you fight stress

Foods to help you fight stress

The negative effects stress has on your body are well-documented, and I’m sure you have read about different ways to reduce stress in your life. But what happens when exercise, vacations, relaxation techniques or taking breaks just aren’t enough? Certain foods can actually help you deal with stress and even combat the negative consequences it has on your body.

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How blueberries protect the body

How blueberries protect the body

As spring reveals its vibrant blooms, reflecting these bright colors on our plates is a powerful step towards improved health.  The compound that pigments fruits and vegetables are called flavonoids. Flavonoids have been found to have many health benefits. In particular, they have been highlighted to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

 

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