Detox foods and nutrition

Spring is here and asparagus are coming to farmers’ markets (at least here in Canada!)  The fresh green asparagus spears are both delicious and tender, yet filled with health super powers.  5 Health Benefits of Asparagus Anti-inflammatory With its unique combination of nutrients, asparagus is one of the best anti-inflammatory food. Rich in saponins, quercetin, rutin and isohamnetin, asparagus is a great food to help to reduce the risk of many health problems. Antioxidant Asparagus ...

Kale could be considered as an ideal food; it's cheap, tasty, super versatile and incredibly healthy.  Available year round, kale is best during the winter, when the cold makes its flavor milder.  When buying kale, always choose a bunch with dark green, frilly leaves.  To keep it fresh longer and retain the most nutrients, keep it unwashed in the refrigerator in an airtight container. 5 health benefits of kale   Detox support Kale provides a comprehensive support for the body's n ...

Holiday season often rhymes with overeating and having an unhealthy diet. However, it's possible to enjoy some classic Holiday foods while taking care of your health.  In fact, some of the most popular foods this season are real superfoods.  6 Holidays Superfoods Beets: Beets are an excellent way to purify the blood and cleanse the liver.  They are also rich in folate, manganese, potassium, vitamin C and a potent anti-inflammatory compound called betaine.  The purple compound that gives be ...

Cellular inflammation has been linked to many health conditions.  One of thing you can do to fight chronic inflammation is to eat more super foods. Some foods have an incredible array of health benefits, making them a “super-food”.  There are a few super foods that are especially good to fight inflammation, support the body to detox naturally and scavenge free radicals. Top detox foods to fight inflammation Ginger: Ginger contains an important anti-inflammatory compound that acts as a na ...

One of the most important ageing factors is inflammation.  Inflammation is a healthy process that helps the body when injured. However, it doesn't only occur in those situations. Sometimes, the inflammation response lingers much longer that it's supposed to, and this causes problems in the long run.  As we age, our body slowly loses its ability to shut down the inflammation process when it's not required anymore.  When the inflammation switch stays on, the body acts as if it was always under ...