Healthy You - 10 Food Secrets You Didn't Know

Dianna May 14, 2010

Healthy You - 10 Food Secrets You Didn't Know
Healthy You - 10 Food Secrets You Didn't Know

You probably heard a lot of facts about food, but I bet these 10 little food secrets will come as a surprise!

1. **Apples **– an Apple a Day Can Help You Lose Weight! Apples Are Rich in Pectin, Which is a Soluble Fiber. the Pectin Reduces the Release of Sugars, Which Helps You Feel Fuller Longer!

**Apples **– an Apple a Day Can Help You Lose Weight! Apples Are Rich in Pectin, Which is a Soluble Fiber. the Pectin Reduces the Release of Sugars, Which Helps You Feel Fuller Longer!

2. Corn – Rich in Biotin, This Little Kernel Stimulates the Production of Keratin a Major Component of Hair Strands, Thus Making You Hair Stronger and Lustrous!

Corn – Rich in Biotin, This Little Kernel Stimulates the Production of Keratin a Major Component of Hair Strands, Thus Making You Hair Stronger and Lustrous!

3. Watermelon – Energy and More Energy from This Wonderful Fruit. Why? It Has Vitamin B6, Which is a Natural Energizer

Watermelon – Energy and More Energy from This Wonderful Fruit. Why? It Has Vitamin B6, Which is a Natural Energizer

4. **Plums **– Reduce the Appearance of Spider and Varicose Veins. Plums Contain Thrombin, Which Helps Blood Clotting

**Plums **– Reduce the Appearance of Spider and Varicose Veins. Plums Contain Thrombin, Which Helps Blood Clotting

5. BroccoliReduce your risk of breast cancer with this green goodie! Broccoli contains a natural chemical called indole-3-carbinol, which blasts out pre-cancerous cells!

Broccoli – Reduce your risk of breast cancer with this green goodie! Broccoli contains a natural chemical called indole-3-carbinol, which blasts out pre-cancerous cells!

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6. Cinnamon – This Tasty Little Seasoning Reduces Your Blood Sugar Levels Keeping Them at an Even Keel

Cinnamon – This Tasty Little Seasoning Reduces Your Blood Sugar Levels Keeping Them at an Even Keel

7. Avocados – besides Being Filled with “healthy Fats” These Green Little Gems Have Omega-9’s (a Healthy Fat) That Help Fight Cravings!

Avocados – besides Being Filled with “healthy Fats” These Green Little Gems Have Omega-9’s (a Healthy Fat) That Help Fight Cravings!

8. Chives – Lower Your Blood Pressure by Eating Chives. Chives Have Polysulfides That Are Known to Relax Your Arteries Thus Allowing Blood to Flow Smoothly

Chives – Lower Your Blood Pressure by Eating Chives. Chives Have Polysulfides That Are Known to Relax Your Arteries Thus Allowing Blood to Flow Smoothly

9. Beef – Migraines Are a Goner with Beef! Beef is Chock Full of Niacin Which is Proven to Reduce Pain from Migraines

Beef – Migraines Are a Goner with Beef! Beef is Chock Full of Niacin Which is Proven to Reduce Pain from Migraines

10. Oregano – Spice up Any Italian Meal with This Herb and Reduce Bacterial Infections. It Has a Natural Antibacterial Compound Called Estragole, Which Helps Ward of Bacteria

Do you have any interesting facts about food that you'd like to share?

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Dianne - thanks for the great info! Some of it was new to me and some just confirmed things I had heard, so I appreciate it. Maybe you can follow up with an article about some foods that improve attitude and decrease negativity - perhaps there will be something to be learned for those who already know everything.

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This was amazing. I'd love to hear more about more foods! This article was made better by the fact that it was common food that I eat a lot. I hate when it is always random stuff that nobody eats weekly, let alone daily, LoL.

Dear Angie, I don't know about you, but I found plenty of new fun facts about food in this post! For instance, I had no idea that plums could make varicose veins less noticible, or that watermelon is a natural energizer... Thank you for the great post, Dianna!

thanks for the blog! Im always looking for new ways to eat a lil more healthier , and i sure learned a couple new things i didnt know ill be sure to try some of this stuff out thanks agin ! :) keep up the good work !

Love this article! Love discovering new secrets about food I love. -Angelina.

Dear Anne, Thank you for enlightening me :) Maybe you know something about other foods that people mistakenly consider useful? Please do sure your knowledge with us! Thank you!

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