Health Tips

Did you Know? Diabetes affects over 17 million people in the United  States, about eight percent of the population. It is the third leading  cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Over time, diabetes can  lead to blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage. These types of  damage are the results of damage to the small vessels referred to as  micro vascular disease. Diabetes is also a factor in hardening or  narrowing of the arteries. which is called atherosclerosis, leading to  strokes. Please stay tuned for more on diabetes control and prevention.



Foods rich in antioxidants, nutrients and fiber, known as "Super  Foods" can promote optimum health and promote long life.



Antioxidants protect the body from wear and tear, while strengthening  the immune system, muscles, bones and skin. They do this by  stabilizing cell-damaging “free radicals" that form as we use energy  and age. Unhealthy processed and sugary foods, stress, excessive  exercise, extended sun exposure and some chemicals in our environment  also spur free radical production. The more antioxidants present in  the body, the less damage free radicals can cause.



The following "super foods" are readily available and can only do us a  world of good.



Berries: blueberries, cranberries, raspberries elderberries,  boysenberries.



Tropical Fruits: Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, Passion fruit



Sea vegetables: Kelp, dulse hijiki nori wakame



Green Leafy Vegetables: Chard Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Turnip, Beet,  Mustard Greens



Cruciferous Vegetables: Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts

Grasses & Sprouts: Barley Wheat, Oat, Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts,  Alfalfa Sprouts