Foods high in Potassium

Foods high in Potassium

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Food & Eating, Healthy Eating

We’re going to talk about a wonderful mineral called potassium. Potassium has multiple roles of maintaining the balance of fluids in the body, regulating blood pressure, fluids, and acidity. Foods Highest in Potassium: Sweet potato, baked: 694mg Tomato paste, 1/4 cup:...
High and Low Glycemic Index

High and Low Glycemic Index

by | Oct 28, 2013 | Food & Eating, Healthy Eating

You’ve heard of this word, they talk about it with sugar, but what is it? Let me explain that the Glycemic Index is a measure of exactly how fast carbohydrates triggers a rise in your blood sugar. The higher the number, the greater the rise. Low: Lower than 55 Medium:...
Top 20 Foods with Antioxidants

Top 20 Foods with Antioxidants

by | Oct 16, 2013 | Food & Eating, Healthy Eating

We all know that antioxidants help us fight free radicals, keeps us young and does all kinds of amazing stuff. According to a 2004 study found 20 foods with more antioxidants than anything else. Here they are. Dried Mexican red beans Wild blueberries Red kidney beans...