Some Surprising Health Benefits of Potatoes

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Potatoes, when prepared the right way, are a surprisingly healthful food. They are low in calories, provide a supply of fiber, B vitamins, and minerals, and are esepecial ...

Apples Are Delicious, Nutritious and Highly Beneficial For Health

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Apples have a huge number of health benefits, and many of their numerous life-enhancing nutrients are only starting to be identified by scientists. Some of their most imp ...

Fascinating Facts about Bananas

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Bananas are an excellent natural fast food, providing 'moderate-releasing' sugars that give an instant, sustained energy boost, without the side effects of a junk food bi ...

Fiber and Whole Grains 'Reduce Bowel Cancer Risk'

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Eating more cereals and whole grains could reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a British Medical Journal study says. Researchers from Imperial College Lon ...

Almonds Are A Top Food For Preserving Health

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Of all the nuts, almonds contain the most calcium and twenty percent more protein; weight for weight, that's a third more protein that eggs. They are also one of the top ...

Soluble Fiber Boosts the Immune System

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Soluble fiber, found in foods including oats, apples and nuts, reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, a new ...

Fiber Foods Such As Porridge Increase Lifespan, Study

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, March 03, 2011
A study of almost 400,000 men and women found those who ate lots of fiber-rich foods cut their risk of dying prematurely by a fifth. In particular, whole grains such as o ...

Are You Getting Enough Fiber in Your Diet?

Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, December 13, 2010
Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet and vital for your body to function properly. Fiber helps the digestive system to process food and absorb nutrients. However ...

Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked To Healthier Immune Systems

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, November 05, 2009
Insoluble dietary fiber, or roughage, not only helps to keep you regular, it also plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at bay. The indig ...