JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE February Love issue 2017! | Page 21
find them in stores. They ' re not commonly available in the freezer section; and most guava juices are processed and sweetened, so they don ' t provide the same superior nutrition that the whole, fresh fruit does. One to two guavas a day is a good goal.
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Opt for the redfleshed variety if you can; both are loaded with antioxidants, but the red type has more than the white-fleshed apple guava.
Why Beans Are a Super- Healing Food
Beans are a miracle food. They lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and insulin production, promote digestive health, and protect against cancer. If you think of fiber, protein, and antioxidants and immediately think whole grains, meat, and fruit, think again-- beans offer all three in a single package.
An assortment of phytochemicals found in beans has been shown to protect cells from cancerous activity by inhibiting cancer cells from reproducing, slowing tumor growth. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health reported that women who consumed beans at least twice a week were 24 percent less likely to develop breast cancer, and multiple studies have tied beans to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2