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You Are What You Eat: Psyllium is so good for you

Posted: Apr 15th 2008 5:59AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: You Are What You Eat

Each week, we'll be naming a Super Food and offering unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count!

Are you getting your share of psyllium? Ok, let's start from the beginning -- do you know what psyllium is? Many don't. And those of you who have heard of it may not know much about it. Perhaps you've heard about psyllium from none other than Regis Philbin? He's been touting the benefits of psyllium fiber in All Bran Cereal on TV commercials that have appeared all over the airwaves. And it really is a part of a nutritious diet.

Here's a bit of history: Psyllium comes from the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, which can be found in parts of Asia, Northern Africa and the Mediterranean. Typically, only the husks of the plant are used, and these days, they're cultivated around the globe. Traditionally, psyllium has been known as a great source of fiber -- it contains roughly 70% soluble fiber and 30% insoluble fiber.

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You Are What You Eat: Do apples really keep the doctor away?

Posted: Oct 23rd 2007 7:07AM by Debra McDuffee
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, General Health, Healthy Habits, Organic, Vegetarian, You Are What You Eat

appleEach week, we'll be offering original recipes and unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count!

We all know the old wives' tale, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," but is it really true?

Well, it is the season, and we are all eating them, so we may as well find out just how good for us apples are.

High in vitamin C and antioxidants and soluble and insoluble fiber, the apple just may keep the cardiologist away, since these nutrients are so heart-protective. Apples even provide some sun protection when you eat them, so avoid a sunburn with an apple snack before you head outdoors and the dermatologist may be a doctor of the past.

Some tips to make sure you are getting the most from the apples you are eating:


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