Environmental toxins are often bad news for your liver. But you could safeguard your health by eating spinach. Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin, two substances found in spinach and other leafy greens, may help reduce the body's absorption of aflatoxin, a common but potentially harmful type of environmental toxin.
http://www.realage.com/tips/use-this-veggie-to-safeguard-your-liver
Studies have shown organic produce to be higher in anti-oxidants; vitamins and minerals (thank you to The Organic Center for your vigilant scientific research) and organic diary, meat and eggs have fewer hormones, antibiotics and pesticide residues (yes, pesticides are found in meat because cattle are eating feed laden with them).
Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive...check out "Healthy Cooking on the Cheap: Springtime Split Pea Soup, Egg Salad With Carrot Fries, and Health(ier) Brownies
Grocery lists and easy weeknight recipes from a culinary pro" http://eating.health.com/2010/04/14/split-pea-soup-with-egg/
And Friday's most Fantastic Fact MANGOES....did you know mangoes are the world's number one consumed fruit and are gaining popularity in the USA? Oh yes! There are over 41 species and 1,100 varieties - so eat up my friends - these things are G-O-O-D and an excellent source of vitamins A & C!
Aren't Friday's Fabulous?
Jill
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