Posts Tagged ‘folate’

Junk food makes you depressed – Courier Mail

November 3rd, 2009

Junk food makes you depressed Courier Mail They believe that high levels of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables protect against depression, as does the folate found in broccoli , cabbage, spinach, … and more

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Beets

January 7th, 2009

These grungy-looking roots are naturally sweeter than any other vegetable, which means they pack tons of flavor under-neath their rugged exterior. Why they’re healthy: Think of beets as red spinach. Just like Popeye’s powerfood, this crimson vegetable is one of the best sources of both folate and betaine. These two nutrients work together to lower your blood levels of homocysteine, an inflammatory compound that can damage your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease. Plus, the natural pigments — called betacyanins — that give

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