HLS FOOD FACT: CINNAMON

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL).

DON CONNOR LIVE AT HLS MONTCLAIR

We are having another HLS Soul Session with the very talented DON CONOR today from 7PM til 9PM

He will be performing some soul classics along with some of his original music with his band Asian Black.

Come on out and enjoy a evening of beutiful music, delicious healthy cuisine and great people.

ON THE HLS PLAYLIST

ARTIST

MAXWELL

TRACK

"HELP SOMEBODY"

ALBUM

BLACK SUMMERS NIGHT

HLS FOOD FACT: PEARS

Pears have traditionaly been used to treat coughs, eliminate mucus, lubricate the throat and detoxify the body from free radicals.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPINACH

Anti-Inflammatory
Neoxanthin and violaxanthin are two anti-inflammatory epoxyxanthophylls that play an important role in regulation of inflammation and are present in unusual amounts in spinach.

Antioxidants
The vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc and selenium present in spinach all serve as powerful antioxidants that combat the onset of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.

Blood Pressure
By inhibiting the angiotensin I-converting enzyme, peptides within spinach have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure.

Vision
Both antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin are especially plentiful in spinach and protect the eye from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Immunity
One cup of spinach contains over 337% of the RDA of vitamin A that not only protects and strengthens "entry points" into the human body, such as mucous membranes, respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts, but is also a key component of lymphocytes (or white blood cells) that fight infection.

Skin
The high amount of vitamin A in spinach also promotes healthy skin by allowing for proper moisture retention in the epidermis, thus fighting psoriasis, keratinization, acne and even wrinkles.

Bones
One cup of boiled spinach provides over 1000% of the RDA of vitamin K that can prevent excess activation of osteoclasts (the cells that break down bones), as well as promote the synthesis of osteocalcin, the protein that is essential for maintaining the strength and density of our bones.

Calcification
Vitamin K is a crucial component of the process called carboxylation, which produces the matrix Gla protein that directly prevents calcium from forming in tissue. Eating one cup of spinach contributes to this process that fights atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Brain and Nervous Function
The abundance of vitamin K in spinach contributes greatly to a healthy nervous system and brain function by providing an essential part for the synthesis of sphingolipids, the crucial fat that makes up the Myelin sheath around our nerves.

SOURCE: http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/11-health-benefits-of-spinach.html

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