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Who doesn’t want healthy, glowing skin that isn’t dry and flaky?   And, is there a way to halt some of the signs of aging?   Well, a number of foods have nutrients and substances like antioxidants that can promote healthier skin.   A recent article in Environmental Nutrition, Eat Your Way to Better Skin , highlights some foods you may want to consider adding to your day.   WebMD also offers some guidance on, Foods for Healthy Supple Skin .   What are some of their suggestions?             1.   Add vitamin A to your day – not only should you eat carrots for better vision, but also for healthier skin.   Since summer is here, vitamin A also helps protect the skin from damage from sun exposure     .   Who wants skin that is dry or flaky?   Vitamin A foods help prevent this.   So add some foods rich in vitamin A.   A good way to choose foods high in vitamin A are to look for foods ...

Are there foods that “feed” the brain?   Well, berries have been found to promote brain health as well as heart health.   Which berries and what health effects do they have? Our doorbell rang at 9 this morning.   Our neighbor was standing there with 2 quarts of strawberries he had just purchased at the Farmer’s Market.   Strawberries are not only loaded with many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, there are also one of the berries known to promote healthy brains. Why are berries so healthy? Berries are rich in antioxidants – in fact they have found that berries have some of the highest antioxidant levels of any fresh fruits.    Antioxidants aren’t vitamins or minerals but plant chemicals that protect the plant and have been found to have many health benefits when we eat these plants.     The differing color of the berries means they provide different antioxidants.   Berries that are red, blue or purple provide anthocyanin,   a strong...

Have you been to a Farmer’s Market yet this spring?   A little early in some parts of the country but we are enjoying fresh asparagus and fresh strawberries.   So many fresh fruits will be available soon.   Choosing fruits of different colors is important to good health.   Why?   Because each color has unique health benefits.   Fruits are good sources of vitamins A and C and of fiber but also antioxidants.   Different color fruits provide different antioxidants.   Not only are vitamins and minerals good for your health but so are antioxidants.   They help prevent cancer, heart disease, and improve eye health, help your bones, and fruits like blueberries have been shown to improve memory.     The article, Berry Good Health , discusses the many benefits of eating fruit, especially berries.   For good health, vary the fruit, vary the color.   Aim for at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day.   Enjoy fruit, fresh, frozen or...