Chicken soup more than just food for the soul. Reports of the “chicken-bone cure” for rheumatoid arthritis were a bit premature, but results were promising. The goal of this treatment is to calm the overactive immune system by exposing it to large amounts of a substance similar to what it is attacking; in this instance, collagen made from this bones. In the study, all patients with severe RA saw an improvement after a few weeks of consuming chicken-bone collagen broth.

BENEFITS

• A rich source of beta carotene, iron, and potassium.
• High in fiber, low in calories
• Dried apricots are nutritious, fat-free foods.

Apricots are ideal for both snacks and desserts. They are tasty, easy to digest, high in fiber, low in calories (about 50 calories in 3 fresh apricots and 85 in 10 dried halves), virtually fat free, and highly nutritious.

Apritcots deep color indicates the presence of carotenoids, specifically beta carotene, an important antioxidant, linked with cancer prevention. Apricots are also a source of LDL cholesterol.

These are extremely important exercises. Warming up prepares your muscles (remember your heart is a muscle too) for the activity ahead. Warm up for 5-10 minutes by doing a slower, gentler version of the activity that you plan to do.

Cooling down is just as important. If you are exercising hard and suddenly stop, you might get stiff muscles, feel weak and dizzy or even pass out. Cool down by walking or performing slow stretches or 5-10 minutes.