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12
Jan 2009

For those of you still sticking to your New Year’s resolution…..

NY TIMES REVEALS THE 10 BEST FOODS YOUR AREN’T EATING 

Full Story and list via NYTIMES

 

  1. Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, Dr. Bowden said, because they are a rich source of folate as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters.
    How to eat: Fresh, raw and grated to make a salad. Heating decreases the antioxidant power.
  2. Cabbage: Loaded with nutrients like sulforaphane, a chemical said to boost cancer-fighting enzymes.
    How to eat: Asian-style slaw or as a crunchy topping on burgers and sandwiches.
  3. Swiss chard: A leafy green vegetable packed with carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
    How to eat it: Chop and saute in olive oil.
  4. Cinnamon: May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
    How to eat it: Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.
  5. Pomegranate juice: Appears to lower blood pressure and loaded with antioxidants.
    How to eat: Just drink it. 

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29
Dec 2008

What’s up ya’ll? I hope ya’ll have been having a great holiday. I’ve been taking days off enjoying not having too much to do for the day. I’ve been going to see some movies so I’ll come back to ya’ll with my movie reviews later this week. Let’s go into this New Year knowing that there will be great things happening.

This is one of my favorite restaurants ever. I’ve been going there for a long time, but I got to stop by yesterday while I was in NY. You definitely need to try the corn if you go.

Cafe Habana
17 Prince St
New York, NY 10012

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