Flavonoid Alert!!!! Organic Tomatoes May Be Better For Your Heart


Updated 08/10/07 3:43 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Flavonoid Alert!!!! Organic Tomatoes May Be Better For Your Heart

You all know I am all about increasing my intake of flavonoids. Since it is better to eat your antioxidants than to take supplements, I heartily suggest we all eat more organic tomatoes. A new study published recently in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" found that organic tomatoes produce almost double the amount of flavonoids compared with conventionally grown tomatoes. Read more

Grapefruit: White vs. Pink or Red


Updated 05/31/07 12:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 14 comments

Grapefruit:  White vs. Pink or Red

When the nights are warm, I always wake up craving something cool for breakfast. Grapefruit from the fridge is one of my top choices because it's so tangy, juicy, and refreshing - it really energizes me. Not only do I love the taste, but grapefruit offers many health benefits. It acts as an excellent cleanser for the digestive and urinary tract, and promotes healthy skin. Grapefruit is also Read more