Onions, along with leeks, garlic, shallots and scallions, make up the allium family of vegetables, which can have beneficial effects on the cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as possible anti-diabetic and anti-cancer effects.

Don't forget: cruciferous vegetables must be chopped, crushed, or chewed well for maximum benefit!

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that we must get from our diets because our bodies cannot make them; they are crucial for early brain development, and there is much evidence that they promote cardiovascular health and cognitive function.

The diet, to be healthy, has to be mostly fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.

Americans are grossly deficient in basic micronutrients and especially those phytochemicals that arm our immune system to fight cancer.

The right raw materials can... double or triple the protective power of the immune system.