August 8, 2012 - The Healing Power of Fruit

Hey to all - short blog this morning. Sun is out briefly and it's rained several days so going to get in the water. I just finished an hour of water aerobics and it was refreshing. People looked at me funny - oh well...... Had some time at the Serenity Spa yesterday (heavenly) and picked up an article on peaches, plums and nectarines. A group of scientists at Texas AM feel they've proven there is a strong connection between these fruits and metabolic syndrome, which manifests in high blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol. The research team suggests that adding one or all of these fruits daily can definitely help with the previously mentioned conditions and they also said there is SOME evidence that they can reverse the bad cholesterol levels in our bodies. Really caught my eye. I will be doing more research - they said it's the ratio of pectin to fiber to natural antioxidants. Again - recent study over 2 years, but it sparked me to study more. Also studying Dr. Oz's medical statements about fruits - especially blueberries - he says that help with inflammation and belly fat. What a combo. Gotta run - the pool is calling. :) Love you, PK