What Nuts are the Healthiest?

During this time of year when diet and exercise are a top priority, more and more people are grabbing a handful of walnuts.  According to new research published in Food and Function, researchers from The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., compared the amount of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols in nine types of roasted and raw nuts and two types of peanut butter in an attempt to "crack" the antioxidant code. The results? Walnuts are the valedictorian.

Tea is Good for You

The health effects of tea have been examined ever since the first infusion of Camellia sunensis about 4700 years ago in China .The legendary emperor Shennong claimed in The Divine Farmer,s Herb-Root Classic that Camellia sinensis infusions were useful for treating conditions including tumors ,abscesses, bladder ailments and lethargy.

Some studies have been made of the other types of tea derived from Camellia sinensis, such as white, oolong and black tea.Green tea has been claimed to be helpful for atherosclerosis, LDL cholesterol , cancer , inflammatory bowel disease , diabetes ,liver disease ,weight loss ,neurodegenerative diseases and even halitosis.

What makes green tea so special?

The Berry Boost

Scientists are identifying a growing range of benefits from eating berries, says WHETHER they are in or out of season, berries are in demand for more than simply tasting good and adding colour to mealtimes. More and more nutrition specialists say berries are a powerful boost for our bodies.

An increasing range of nutritional benefits is also being identified, says UK dietician Dr Catherine Collins.

Walnuts: Another Wonder Food?

WALNUTS are the healthiest nuts to eat, according to scientists

They are loaded with antioxidants and snacking on just seven a day could help ward off disease and lower cholesterol.  Walnuts contain very high levels of polyphenol, an anti-oxidant which can protect the body from molecules which damage tissue.