Year: 2011

Health Tip: PESTICIDES

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 21, 2011.

Some conventionally grown fruits and vegetables contain more pesticides than others. The fruits and vegetables with the highest concentration of pesticides are: apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach and strawberries.

Health Tip: CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 15, 2011.

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, watercress, kale and collard greens contain sulforaphane. This is an antioxidant that has been shown to speed up the detoxification of many harmful chemicals from your body and is believed to suppress cancer and tumor growth.

Health Tip: HIGH STRESS/FAT

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 13, 2011.

A Yale research study found that people with high stress levels, release more cortisol and tend to have excess abdominal fat.

Health Tip: LOVE YOUR LIVER

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 10, 2011.

The liver has many important functions. The liver metabolizes fats, proteins and carbohydrates. The liver also, produces hormones, makes cell membranes, facilitates with absorption of essential vitamins and filters and breaks down waste products from the body.