Articles written by Melody Rhodes

Calming teas can ease tension and anxiety. Herbal beverages are stress busters, a boon to those who are on the fast track.

Jun 12, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Brazil nuts contain high amounts of selenium, which makes them an excellent choice to safeguard prostate health.

Jun 3, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Aah . . . chocolate covered peanuts. Who wouldn't want some? Now, there's more reason than ever to eat these healthful legumes.

May 28, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Pine nuts or pinion nuts come from pine trees. These flavorful, ivory-colored nuts are used to make pesto and other nutritious foods.

May 18, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Tree nuts contain important compounds that protect against the disease process. With a host bioactive nutrients and protective fats, tree nuts make an ideal food.

May 12, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Macadamia nuts contain beneficial nutrients that cut risk of cancer and heart disease. Macadamias may increase longevity while decreasing risk of degenerative diseases.

May 9, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Hazelnuts have been deemed the most beneficial nut for heart health, containing important compounds that protect humans against heart disease.

Apr 29, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Omega-3 fatty acids are a protective fat the body does not manufacture. Walnuts, it turns out, are an excellent plant source of Omega-3s.

Apr 15, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Adding nut butters to the diet is a nutritionally sound approach for supporting body and brain health.

Apr 8, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Is there a connection between almonds and good health? This article discusses the health benefits of eating almond nuts.

Apr 2, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Nutrient dense pistachio nuts are loaded with beneficial carotenoids, phytosterols, and antioxidants, thus pistachios are a heart-healthy dietary item.

Mar 26, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Looking at natural ways to improve cardiovascular health? Eating walnuts may help. Walnuts, it turns out, play an important role in how the body handles cholesterol.

Mar 17, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Make a meatless spaghetti sauce using sunflower seeds instead of hamburger in this recipe for tasty sunflower seed spaghetti sauce.

Mar 2, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

The cheerful sunflower brightens many a garden but sunflowers aren't just for the birds. The tiny seeds offer important health benefits to humans.

Mar 1, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

The flax seed is one of nature's best health foods. Flax seeds and flax oil contain health-supportive compounds that can safeguard human health.

Feb 29, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Rich in phytosterols, lignans and calcium, sesame seeds are a good choice for the health conscious.

Feb 24, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Plump pumpkins add a splash of color to the fall garden. People grow pumpkins for use in recipes but may discard the nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds.

Feb 23, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

The humble nut plays an important role in a health-supportive diet. Nutritious nuts have been given the thumbs-up as a heart-friendly dietary food item.

Feb 3, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

A baking mix is a recipe starter base, used to whip up cakes, cookies, biscuits, pancakes or muffins in record time.

Jan 20, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Dumpling-making made easy: how to get perfect dumplings every time using a fail-proof dumpling recipe.

Jan 17, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Enjoy hearty homemade bread fresh from the oven: whole wheat, white, and every variety in between.

Jan 15, 2008 - Melody Rhodes

Would you like to make money blogging? Use this 12-step formula for paid blogging.

Dec 30, 2007 - Melody Rhodes