I
have found that I am most successful fasting when I plan ahead. However, the list of restaurants and and cozy spots catering to plant based eaters continues to grow in the Detroit area.
The Golden Gate Cafe has a great menu of beverages including the
RED DRAGON smoothie I had for breakfast (strawberries, cranberry, cherry, hibiscus, lemon, banana, red apples, apple cider) and a
TROPICAL smoothie for lunch (banana, mango, pineapple, apple cider).
Apples are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. In one large study, post-menopausal women who
had the highest levels of flavonoids in their blood were least likely to
die from cardiovascular disease.
(SOURCE: http://nutrition.about.com/od/fruitsandvegetables/a/applessuperfoods.htm )
When it comes to antioxidant content, hibiscus beats out green tea; loaded with iron, beta carotene, potassium and vitamin C. "The fruit acids in hibiscus may work like a laxative. Some researchers
think that other chemicals in hibiscus might be able to lower blood
pressure; decrease spasms in the stomach, intestines and uterus; and work like antibiotics to kill bacteria and worms." (SOURCE: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-211-HIBISCUS.aspx?activeIngredientId=211&activeIngredientName=HIBISCUS)
Yours in health,
Dr. Velonda
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