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As I was cutting up an apple for my fruit salad I recalled a conversation I had with Cherie Ceberano a few decades ago now. Cherie was eating an apple. The whole apple, even the core. When I remarked on this she said, “That’s the best bit!” I was insufficiently curious at the time to ask why, but I have since learned the two healthiest parts of the apple are the skin and the seeds. The irony struck me next. What two parts do we cut off for the kids? the skin and the core! Then I thought of it as a good benchmark. The very healthy eat the flesh, skin and seeds. The next healthy eat the flesh and skin. Then there are those who don’t eat fruit at all!


Oh that we could reverse this with more people faster…

From this study, the researchers found that 55.4 percent of participants who had taken energy drinks suffered from at least one side effect, proving that these caffeinated beverages should be avoided.

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, drinking just five glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, breast cancer by 70% and bladder cancer by 50%!

There’s a lot more worthwhile information in the article but the bottom line is this.
Colorful potatoes, such as purple potatoes and sweet potatoes, have the most nutrients. And if the Okinawans are any indication, they can make a considerable contribution to your long-term health.
However, if you are diabetic or struggling with weight issues, you may want to limit your intake of white or russet potatoes. For most people, whole potatoes (especially sweet potatoes) can make a valuable and affordable contribution to a healthy, balanced diet. But no matter how you eat them, it’s best to avoid them fried, processed, or covered in unhealthy toppings.

GBOMBS stands for the healthiest, immune-boosting, disease-fighting foods according to Food Revolution expert Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Discover what they are and why they should make up a significant portion of your regular diet.