Why Is Red Wine Good For Your Heart?

'I stand by the research that my guilty pleasure, red wine is so
loaded with antioxidants that it’s necessary to indulge in it regularly.
It’s known for polyphenols
found in grapes, which protect the body from free radicals that damage
cells. Damaged cells can lead to a host of ailments down the line as
well as aging.

Red wine has been specifically associated with cardiovascular health.
While it makes sense that this results from the protection of cells in
the body that lead to the breakdown of the cardiovascular system, a
new study published in Food Research International points to more precise benefits.'

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Nutrient Effective for Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Heart

'More and more research is stacking up on the healing properties of resveratrol. Primarily found in grapes and blueberries, this powerful plant nutrient has been found to be an effective antioxidant that protects against free radical damage that is linked to many types of diseases. It has also been found to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects.' 

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Tis the Season for Hot Apple Cider

 

 'Actually, the season is almost over. That’s why we have to enjoy every second left of apple season, and with it, apple cider both cold and hot. Here in Pennsylvania the leaves have already fallen, and the frost has killed off everything in the garden except for the kale, garlic, and celery (which, honestly, I did not plant—I think my husband snuck it in—but it’s looking really good). Looking to stretch your food budget? (...) All my kids (and my niece Shelbi, too!) love my hot cider. And it’s so easy to make. The key is starting with real cider, preferably organic. Here is the recipe.' 

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Change Your Life With Chia Seeds

'When you think of chia seeds, you most likely think of the tiny seeds that were the joke of a generation as we slathered them on clay sculptures and gleefully watched the sprouting of 'green hair' on Homer Simpson and porcupines.

'Chia seeds (salvia hispanica) are wild seeds with origins in Mexico and Guatemala dating back to pre-Columbian times and have a long history as human food. Domesticated by ancient Mexicans in 2600 BC, these tiny seeds were a staple food of both Native American and Mexican cultures.

'Known to those cultures as 'the running food,' chia seeds and water were the main ingredients that fueled Aztec warriors in their conquests. Along with corn, beans and amaranth, chia seeds were a cornerstone in both the Mayan and Aztec diets. Tributes and taxes were paid to Aztec priests and nobility in chia seeds.'

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