Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
20141110
Chocolate, garlic and oats: Seven foods to boost and restore your health
FROM insomnia-curing oats to oily fish that boosts your brain power, here are seven foods that will help you live a longer healthier life:
1. THE ANTIBIOTIC: GARLIC
2. FOR YOUR VISION: WALNUTS
3. ANTI-DEPRESSANT: CHOCOLATE
4. INSOMNIA CURE: OATS
5. PROTECT YOUR HEART: CITRUS
6. IMPROVE BONE HEALTH: SPINACH
7. BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER: OILY FISH
20130511
Hydrogenated oils
This ingredient is the code name for "trans-fats" and it runs rampant in fried foods and packaged goods...it also has been closely linked to these conditions:
Heart Disease...
High Cholesterol...
Alzheimer Disease...
High Blood Pressure...
Stroke...
And how about this one? DEATH.
And that's even by consuming just a small amount daily.
What foods most commonly contain trans fats? Here are some of the most common:
French Fries - 14.5 grams of trans fat in the average medium sized order of french fries! Eat that every day and you won't be living long. Go with baked sweet potato fries instead.
Margarine and Vegetable Shortening - Anywhere from 30 - 40% trans fat...no thank you! Go with organic butter instead.
Fast Food - An original chicken dinner at KFC will reward you with 7 grams of trans fat, but it's not just the fried foods...it's even in the desserts! You'll find trans fat in almost all heavily processed foods, and there's very few foods more processed than fast food!
Donuts and other baked goods - BAD. Trans fat often in the batter and dough and then many times fried on top of it! This includes cookies, pastries, muffins, brownies, and just about every other baked good you can think of. Instead, go with true "baked" baked goods (not fried) and try some of the gluten-free varieties to avoid the wheat on top of it. We just tried a gluten free brownie mix made with rice flour and a pretty healthy ingredient profile...not bad for a sweet treat every so often!
Cereal (even most "healthy" varieties) - For example, Post Selects "Great Grains" contains 2 grams of trans fat per cup. NOT so healthy. Go with old fashioned oatmeal instead, or a true sprouted grain cereal that doesn't contain processed wheat.
Salad Dressings - Notorious for containing loads of partially hydrogenated oils and trans fat, steer clear of most store-bought salad dressings. Instead go with a homemade recipe that calls for extra virgin olive oil at the base.
And there are a bunch of others, but those are some of the biggest culprits. Again, read your labels and make sure you avoid partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils like the plague.
Heart Disease...
High Cholesterol...
Alzheimer Disease...
High Blood Pressure...
Stroke...
And how about this one? DEATH.
And that's even by consuming just a small amount daily.
What foods most commonly contain trans fats? Here are some of the most common:
French Fries - 14.5 grams of trans fat in the average medium sized order of french fries! Eat that every day and you won't be living long. Go with baked sweet potato fries instead.
Margarine and Vegetable Shortening - Anywhere from 30 - 40% trans fat...no thank you! Go with organic butter instead.
Fast Food - An original chicken dinner at KFC will reward you with 7 grams of trans fat, but it's not just the fried foods...it's even in the desserts! You'll find trans fat in almost all heavily processed foods, and there's very few foods more processed than fast food!
Donuts and other baked goods - BAD. Trans fat often in the batter and dough and then many times fried on top of it! This includes cookies, pastries, muffins, brownies, and just about every other baked good you can think of. Instead, go with true "baked" baked goods (not fried) and try some of the gluten-free varieties to avoid the wheat on top of it. We just tried a gluten free brownie mix made with rice flour and a pretty healthy ingredient profile...not bad for a sweet treat every so often!
Cereal (even most "healthy" varieties) - For example, Post Selects "Great Grains" contains 2 grams of trans fat per cup. NOT so healthy. Go with old fashioned oatmeal instead, or a true sprouted grain cereal that doesn't contain processed wheat.
Salad Dressings - Notorious for containing loads of partially hydrogenated oils and trans fat, steer clear of most store-bought salad dressings. Instead go with a homemade recipe that calls for extra virgin olive oil at the base.
And there are a bunch of others, but those are some of the biggest culprits. Again, read your labels and make sure you avoid partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils like the plague.
Hydrogenated oils
This ingredient is the code name for "trans-fats" and it runs rampant in fried foods and packaged goods...it also has been closely linked to these conditions:
Heart Disease...
High Cholesterol...
Alzheimer Disease...
High Blood Pressure...
Stroke...
And how about this one? DEATH.
And that's even by consuming just a small amount daily.
What foods most commonly contain trans fats? Here are some of the most common:
French Fries - 14.5 grams of trans fat in the average medium sized order of french fries! Eat that every day and you won't be living long. Go with baked sweet potato fries instead.
Margarine and Vegetable Shortening - Anywhere from 30 - 40% trans fat...no thank you! Go with organic butter instead.
Fast Food - An original chicken dinner at KFC will reward you with 7 grams of trans fat, but it's not just the fried foods...it's even in the desserts! You'll find trans fat in almost all heavily processed foods, and there's very few foods more processed than fast food!
Donuts and other baked goods - BAD. Trans fat often in the batter and dough and then many times fried on top of it! This includes cookies, pastries, muffins, brownies, and just about every other baked good you can think of. Instead, go with true "baked" baked goods (not fried) and try some of the gluten-free varieties to avoid the wheat on top of it. We just tried a gluten free brownie mix made with rice flour and a pretty healthy ingredient profile...not bad for a sweet treat every so often!
Cereal (even most "healthy" varieties) - For example, Post Selects "Great Grains" contains 2 grams of trans fat per cup. NOT so healthy. Go with old fashioned oatmeal instead, or a true sprouted grain cereal that doesn't contain processed wheat.
Salad Dressings - Notorious for containing loads of partially hydrogenated oils and trans fat, steer clear of most store-bought salad dressings. Instead go with a homemade recipe that calls for extra virgin olive oil at the base.
And there are a bunch of others, but those are some of the biggest culprits. Again, read your labels and make sure you avoid partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils like the plague.
Heart Disease...
High Cholesterol...
Alzheimer Disease...
High Blood Pressure...
Stroke...
And how about this one? DEATH.
And that's even by consuming just a small amount daily.
What foods most commonly contain trans fats? Here are some of the most common:
French Fries - 14.5 grams of trans fat in the average medium sized order of french fries! Eat that every day and you won't be living long. Go with baked sweet potato fries instead.
Margarine and Vegetable Shortening - Anywhere from 30 - 40% trans fat...no thank you! Go with organic butter instead.
Fast Food - An original chicken dinner at KFC will reward you with 7 grams of trans fat, but it's not just the fried foods...it's even in the desserts! You'll find trans fat in almost all heavily processed foods, and there's very few foods more processed than fast food!
Donuts and other baked goods - BAD. Trans fat often in the batter and dough and then many times fried on top of it! This includes cookies, pastries, muffins, brownies, and just about every other baked good you can think of. Instead, go with true "baked" baked goods (not fried) and try some of the gluten-free varieties to avoid the wheat on top of it. We just tried a gluten free brownie mix made with rice flour and a pretty healthy ingredient profile...not bad for a sweet treat every so often!
Cereal (even most "healthy" varieties) - For example, Post Selects "Great Grains" contains 2 grams of trans fat per cup. NOT so healthy. Go with old fashioned oatmeal instead, or a true sprouted grain cereal that doesn't contain processed wheat.
Salad Dressings - Notorious for containing loads of partially hydrogenated oils and trans fat, steer clear of most store-bought salad dressings. Instead go with a homemade recipe that calls for extra virgin olive oil at the base.
And there are a bunch of others, but those are some of the biggest culprits. Again, read your labels and make sure you avoid partially hydrogenated and hydrogenated oils like the plague.
20130404
Honey is the bee's knees
HONEY is a unique blend of 200 or so constituents including pollen, enzymes, fragments of beeswax and propolis, the resinous mixture bees collect from the bark and leaf buds of trees.
Honey is the bee's knees
HONEY is a unique blend of 200 or so constituents including pollen, enzymes, fragments of beeswax and propolis, the resinous mixture bees collect from the bark and leaf buds of trees.
20130321
6 FOODS FOR A HEALTHY HEART
Eating healthy is a matter of habit. Nothing is more important than taking a good care of your heart. Food that you eat greatly effect your heart health. So, here’s a list of foods that you should have as a part of your daily diet that your heart will thank you for.
1. Beans
Healthy fat, fiber, minerals, proteins and vitamins. Beans pack a punch just because they have multiple nutrients present in them. From dips to soups and even curries, beans can be a part of your diet – and in an interesting way. However, you may find many people (including yourself) avoiding the intake of beans. The fear of gas makes many people steer clear of beans. However, research shows you may have more to thank beans for than you think.
2. OatsWhat can make a delicious breakfast can also make a healthy heart. Yes, oats it is we are talking about. Consume about three grams of oats per day and the soluble fiber that goes into your body will easily bring your LDL down. Low-density lipoprotein or LDL is often referred to as the ‘bad cholesterol’ in the body. University of Kentucky College revealed, in a study that took them 10 years to conclude, that oat consumption not only brings LDL but also overall cholesterol levels down. Start your day with a bowl of oats. And if that doesn’t excite you, you can always savor it as a sweet treat – just mix oats with fresh organic berries and almond or coconut milk, and eat it as a snack.
3. Oranges
These amazing fruits aren’t just about their aromatherapy and sour-sweet taste. They’re heart-helpful as well. Thanks to all the soluble fiber they pack in, they put up a constant fight against cholesterol. And not just that. Oranges are also rich in potassium which means they prevent your blood pressure from skyrocketing. And their ability to shoot down free radicals is amazing – one that will keep your arteries from hardening. Squeeze them into a juice with a lot of pulp thrown in (all that extra fiber is good) or pop them in just like that. The latter might be better because you don’t lose out on the pith. The pith is the whitish part that contains Pectin, a heteropolysacharide, that fights heart failure.
4. Apples
More fruit to the heart’s rescue. Apples, like oranges, comprise heart-healthy food that you can make a part of your daily diet. A study conducted in Florida found out why consuming apples may be better than consuming any other fruit. The study involved observing two groups of subjects – one that consisted of apple-eaters and the other had plum-eaters. In a year’s time, people in the apple-eating group showed 23% reduction in LDL as against the other group. The first group also noted a 14% reduction in overall cholesterol levels. Plaque formation within the arteries also seem to have reduced among the apple-eaters. Like with oranges, you can make a quick juice or smoothie with apples. But to enjoy the fruit’s nutritional benefits – pectin, polyphenols and soluble fiber – it’s best to eat an apple as is.
5. Nuts
They’re crunchy and healthy. Which makes it easier for you to snack on nuts without feeling guilty. Many large-scale cohort studies have proved that eating nuts is a good way to keep your cholesterol levels under check. Major health studies like the Adventist Study, Nurses’ Health Study and Iowa Women’s Health Study have noted 30% to 50% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in people who consume nuts multiple times in a week. From almonds to peanuts and hazelnuts to pistachios, nuts should become a part of your regular diet – high heart risk or not. Eat them between meals and if that’s too much of an effort, you can always sprinkle some nut shavings over your food.
6. Whole grains
Besides fruits, whole grains can help ease your heart headache. But sadly, not too many Americans seem to be paying heed. According to the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, USDA, less and less people are consuming the recommended three whole grain servings a day. Making whole grains a part of your daily diet isn’t that difficult. Chuck that bread made of refined flour and buy brown rice instead of white. And yes, organic popcorn helps too – so have as many helpings as you like.
http://www.bewellbuzz.com/
6 FOODS FOR A HEALTHY HEART
Eating healthy is a matter of habit. Nothing is more important than taking a good care of your heart. Food that you eat greatly effect your heart health. So, here’s a list of foods that you should have as a part of your daily diet that your heart will thank you for.
1. Beans
Healthy fat, fiber, minerals, proteins and vitamins. Beans pack a punch just because they have multiple nutrients present in them. From dips to soups and even curries, beans can be a part of your diet – and in an interesting way. However, you may find many people (including yourself) avoiding the intake of beans. The fear of gas makes many people steer clear of beans. However, research shows you may have more to thank beans for than you think.
2. Oats
What can make a delicious breakfast can also make a healthy heart. Yes, oats it is we are talking about. Consume about three grams of oats per day and the soluble fiber that goes into your body will easily bring your LDL down. Low-density lipoprotein or LDL is often referred to as the ‘bad cholesterol’ in the body. University of Kentucky College revealed, in a study that took them 10 years to conclude, that oat consumption not only brings LDL but also overall cholesterol levels down. Start your day with a bowl of oats. And if that doesn’t excite you, you can always savor it as a sweet treat – just mix oats with fresh organic berries and almond or coconut milk, and eat it as a snack.
3. Oranges
These amazing fruits aren’t just about their aromatherapy and sour-sweet taste. They’re heart-helpful as well. Thanks to all the soluble fiber they pack in, they put up a constant fight against cholesterol. And not just that. Oranges are also rich in potassium which means they prevent your blood pressure from skyrocketing. And their ability to shoot down free radicals is amazing – one that will keep your arteries from hardening. Squeeze them into a juice with a lot of pulp thrown in (all that extra fiber is good) or pop them in just like that. The latter might be better because you don’t lose out on the pith. The pith is the whitish part that contains Pectin, a heteropolysacharide, that fights heart failure.
4. Apples
More fruit to the heart’s rescue. Apples, like oranges, comprise heart-healthy food that you can make a part of your daily diet. A study conducted in Florida found out why consuming apples may be better than consuming any other fruit. The study involved observing two groups of subjects – one that consisted of apple-eaters and the other had plum-eaters. In a year’s time, people in the apple-eating group showed 23% reduction in LDL as against the other group. The first group also noted a 14% reduction in overall cholesterol levels. Plaque formation within the arteries also seem to have reduced among the apple-eaters. Like with oranges, you can make a quick juice or smoothie with apples. But to enjoy the fruit’s nutritional benefits – pectin, polyphenols and soluble fiber – it’s best to eat an apple as is.
5. Nuts
They’re crunchy and healthy. Which makes it easier for you to snack on nuts without feeling guilty. Many large-scale cohort studies have proved that eating nuts is a good way to keep your cholesterol levels under check. Major health studies like the Adventist Study, Nurses’ Health Study and Iowa Women’s Health Study have noted 30% to 50% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in people who consume nuts multiple times in a week. From almonds to peanuts and hazelnuts to pistachios, nuts should become a part of your regular diet – high heart risk or not. Eat them between meals and if that’s too much of an effort, you can always sprinkle some nut shavings over your food.
6. Whole grains
Besides fruits, whole grains can help ease your heart headache. But sadly, not too many Americans seem to be paying heed. According to the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, USDA, less and less people are consuming the recommended three whole grain servings a day. Making whole grains a part of your daily diet isn’t that difficult. Chuck that bread made of refined flour and buy brown rice instead of white. And yes, organic popcorn helps too – so have as many helpings as you like.
http://www.bewellbuzz.com/
20130317
Blueberries and strawberries could cut heart attack risk in women: research
Eating strawberries and blueberries three or more times a week may help women cut their risk of a heart attack by a third, according to new research.
20130214
The secret to getting children to eat fruit and veg? Eat lots of it while you're pregnant
Mothers can reduce the chances of having fussy eaters by eating plenty of vegetables during pregnancy.
- Babies are more accepting of foods their mothers eat often while pregnant
- Study indicates they get also get a taste for novel foods through breast milk
- Babies are already biologically hardwired to be sugary and salty foods, but may not initially be attracted to bitter foods such as green vegetables.
The secret to getting children to eat fruit and veg? Eat lots of it while you're pregnant
Mothers can reduce the chances of having fussy eaters by eating plenty of vegetables during pregnancy.
- Babies are more accepting of foods their mothers eat often while pregnant
- Study indicates they get also get a taste for novel foods through breast milk
- Babies are already biologically hardwired to be sugary and salty foods, but may not initially be attracted to bitter foods such as green vegetables.
20130127
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Sunday January 27,2013
Chicken noodle soup
THIS classic comfort soup is brought to life thanks to fresh chilli and garlic, which makes it the perfect antidote to see you through these cold wintery months.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
250g chicken breast
Serves 4
250g chicken breast
fi llets
2 chicken stock
cubes
2 tablespoons soy
sauce
METHOD
Cut the chicken breasts into 2cm cubes.
Dissolve stock cubes in 900ml boiling water and bring to the boil in a saucepan with the soy sauce, garlic and chilli.
Add the cubed chicken breast pieces to the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the red pepper, cabbage, sweetcorn and noodles.
Bring back to the boil and boil for 3-4
minutes then serve in bowls topped with basil
a) see you through: allow you to survive. Example: Here's $100. Will that see you through till the end of the month?
b) basil leaves? Hojas de albahaca
2 chicken stock
cubes
2 tablespoons soy
sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed.
1/4 to 1/2 a red chilli, finely diced
1/2 red pepper,
deseeded and sliced
175g cabbage,
shredded
50g tinned sweetcorn
125g stir fry rice noodles
Basil leaves
Cut the chicken breasts into 2cm cubes.
Dissolve stock cubes in 900ml boiling water and bring to the boil in a saucepan with the soy sauce, garlic and chilli.
Add the cubed chicken breast pieces to the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the red pepper, cabbage, sweetcorn and noodles.
Bring back to the boil and boil for 3-4
minutes then serve in bowls topped with basil
a) see you through: allow you to survive. Example: Here's $100. Will that see you through till the end of the month?
b) basil leaves? Hojas de albahaca
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
Sunday January 27,2013
Chicken noodle soup
THIS classic comfort soup is brought to life thanks to fresh chilli and garlic, which makes it the perfect antidote to see you through these cold wintery months.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
250g chicken breast
Serves 4
250g chicken breast
fi llets
2 chicken stock
cubes
2 tablespoons soy
sauce
METHOD
Cut the chicken breasts into 2cm cubes.
Dissolve stock cubes in 900ml boiling water and bring to the boil in a saucepan with the soy sauce, garlic and chilli.
Add the cubed chicken breast pieces to the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the red pepper, cabbage, sweetcorn and noodles.
Bring back to the boil and boil for 3-4
minutes then serve in bowls topped with basil
a) see you through: allow you to survive. Example: Here's $100. Will that see you through till the end of the month?
b) basil leaves? Hojas de albahaca
2 chicken stock
cubes
2 tablespoons soy
sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed.
1/4 to 1/2 a red chilli, finely diced
1/2 red pepper,
deseeded and sliced
175g cabbage,
shredded
50g tinned sweetcorn
125g stir fry rice noodles
Basil leaves
Cut the chicken breasts into 2cm cubes.
Dissolve stock cubes in 900ml boiling water and bring to the boil in a saucepan with the soy sauce, garlic and chilli.
Add the cubed chicken breast pieces to the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the red pepper, cabbage, sweetcorn and noodles.
Bring back to the boil and boil for 3-4
minutes then serve in bowls topped with basil
a) see you through: allow you to survive. Example: Here's $100. Will that see you through till the end of the month?
b) basil leaves? Hojas de albahaca
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