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The Healing Dish: Organic Red New Potatoes

Lucille Chi — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:50:15 +0000

Organic red potatoes are in season and make a delightful accompaniment to any meal. Their bite size is great for all sorts of side dishes. These little lovelies taste good boiled and mashed, baked and browned, tossed in a summer salad or simply enjoyed on their own. Red potatoes are just as healthy as they are delectable. According to the World’s Healthiest Foods:

“Analysis of Red and Norkotah potatoes revealed that these spuds’ phenolic content rivals that of broccoli, spinach and Brussels sprouts, and includes flavonoids with protective activity against cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems and certain cancers.”

Hot Summer? Cool off with Wonderful Watermelon!

Lucille Chi — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:02:40 +0000

Nothing heralds summertime to me quite like watermelon. Reminiscent of childhood picnics and parties, this sweet, pink, fleshy fruit always cools me down on hot days. Did you know that watermelon:

helps with inflammation?
may help prevent asthma when eaten?
is concentrated with amazing antioxidants?
prevents colon cancer, diabetes and arthritis from developing?
happens to be a a great internal cleanser as it’s more than 90% water?
is a great source of vitamins A & C?
contains beta carotine?
has a high lycopene content?
aids in free radical elimination and may prevent cancer formation?