Vitamin D influences over 200 genes!!! In recent years Vitamin D has emerged as the Super Star in the vitamin world! Vitamin D is one of the major factors in optimum health and cancer prevention!!!
Latest research also shows incredible benefits in the elderly, preventing heart disease and diabetes!!!
For greatest benefits, get outside today and also supplement with D3!!!
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Research has found an association between increased selenium levels and reduced bladder cancer (one of the most common worldwide) risk !
Selenium is a great antioxidant and is found in many foods including nuts and meats. One of the best sources is Brazil nuts!!!
Studies have found that the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects of berries is beneficial in protecting the brain against age related disease / decline!!!
Not that I need a reason because I love berries but, It’s nice to know the food you consume has a very positive effect on your health…
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Inflammation and free radicals accelerate the aging process! And are primary factors in age related diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers, Alzheimer’s etc… Inflammation and free radicals increase with consumption of “dead foods” nutrient deficient foods!!!
Eat live, organic foods from the earth and you will not only slow the aging process but prevent many age related diseases and live with greater energy and vigor!!!
Go Live!!!
L-arginine is an amino acid with many heart health benefits including health blood pressure!!! L-arginine is known to help with endothelial health for vascular function which leads to cardiovascular health.
L-arginine can be found in walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts, among many others…
A cruciferous-rich diet has shown a reduced risk of many cancers!!! Cruciferous vegetables are also rich in antioxidants that help protect your body’s cells from damage…
In specific, broccoli is a great source of calcium, potassium, folate, vitamin A, C and fiber, they’re loaded with phytonutrients — a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
Dragon fruit tastes like a mixture of kiwi, melon and pear all in one. It’s low in calories and has shown to be effective in lowering blood glucose levels, preventing cancer causing free radicals, improving skin, improving digestion, strengthening eyes, bones and teeth and improving memory…
Try some today!
A recent study has revealed that peaches and plums have an amazing ability to fight breast cancer. Extracts found in commercial varieties of peaches and plums have been shown to kill breast cancer cells while not harming normal cells. Scientists identified two phenolic compounds within the Rich Lady peach and Black Splendor plum that are responsible for killing the cancer cells. Stone fruits such as peaches and plums have especially high levels of phenols
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Latest studies reveal Resveratrol to contain anti-inflammatory benefits!!!
“Resveratrol has been shown to exert an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress effect in vitro and in animal models,” Husam Ghanim, PhD.
Resveratrol actions are thought to be mediated by increased expression of sirtuin-1 (SIRT-1), a gene associated with longevity.
New Zealand scientists claim, Vitamin C can help curb the growth of cancer cells!!! They found that ”Tumors with low vitamin C levels had more of a protein called HIF-1 which allows them to thrive in conditions of stress.”
These findings may prove extremely beneficial in limiting the rate of tumor growth and preventing the formation of solid tumors. Very promising, not just in the form of prevention but also as a cure…
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition describes the outcome of a trial of obese men and women with metabolic syndrome which found a protective effect for blueberries against several cardiovascular disease risk factors. Metabolic syndrome is a group of factors that include reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high triglyceride levels, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, abdominal obesity, and greater oxidative stress and inflammation. Having several of these risk factors increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
