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Thursday, May 10th, 2012
20 Painkillers in Your Kitchen
Make muscle pain a memory with ginger
When Danish researchers asked achy people to jazz up their diets with ginger, it eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for up to 63 percent of them within two months. Experts credit ginger’s potent compounds called gingerols, which prevent the production of pain-triggering hormones. The study-recommended dose: Add at least 1 teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger to meals daily.
Cure a toothache with cloves
Got a toothache and can’t get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic. Bonus: Sprinkling a ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your ticker. Scientists say this simple action helps stabilize blood sugar, plus dampen production of artery-clogging cholesterol in as little as three weeks.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Shape – Thu, 19 Apr, 2012
These high-fiber foods are packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. Add them to your diet today!
Artichokes
1. Artichokes: 8 g fiber | 87 calories
Frozen artichokes have nearly as much fiber as fresh ones. Love stuffed artichokes? Slim them down with this recipe for skinny stuffed artichokes.
RELATED: The 10 Best Ways to Eat Your Leftovers
2. Raspberries:
8 g fiber | 64 calories
These berries are high in cancer-fighting ellagic acid. Add some fiber to dessert with these nectarine and raspberry sundaes.
3. Pumpkin: 7 g fiber | 116 calories
Pumpkin is a rich source of alpha and beta carotene. Don’t know what to do with pumpkin besides carve it? Try these tasty ideas for cooking with fresh pumpkin.
4. Brussels sprouts: 6 g fiber | 65 calories
Brussels sprouts have more protein than most veggies . Don’t think you like them? Think again-this recipe for braised Brussels sprouts in mustard sauce is flavorful and not at all bitter.
5. Kiwi: 5 g fiber | 110 calories
One kiwi provides 273 percent of your daily vitamin C needs. Find out more reasons why kiwis are a better healthy snack than oranges.
RELATED:The Best Healthy Recipes from Around the World
6. Pears:6 g fiber | 103 calories
Pears are high in soluble fiber , which lowers cholesterol.
Don’t know the difference between Bartlett and Bosc? Learn more about how to pick and prepare pears.
Tags:Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Food Wisdom, Foods For Weight Management, Kiwi, Pears, Pumpkin, Raspberries, Weight Control
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Sunday, April 1st, 2012
By Kristen Eppich | Chatelaine – Tue, 24 Apr, 2012
...So Where's My Asparagus?
I once co-hosted a baby shower on my sister’s farm in Niagara, Ontario. At the very last moment, the mom-to-be was unable to attend. With a backyard full of women with nothing to do, my sister asked if anyone wanted to see the asparagus garden. The group of us, ranging in age from six to 85 years old, trekked half a kilometre into their property.
When we came upon the garden, it was like nothing I had ever seen: a 300-square-foot patch covered in asparagus spears. They shot up randomly with each spear unique in shape and size. We rolled up our pants and armed with sharp knives and wicker baskets, harvested enough for everyone to go home with a suppers-worth.
And so, ever since then, fresh local asparagus has always felt like nature’s spring gift. Marking the change of season, it is the first vegetable to pop up after a long, cold winter. It is loaded with nutrients, minerals and antioxidants to literally put spring in our step. Here are some tips for selecting, storing and prepping your asparagus – as well as some recipes from the Chatelaine Kitchen to help you enjoy this spring treasure. (more…)
Tags:Asparagus, Celebration Of Life, Good Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Links, Recipes
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Everywhere you turn, someone is telling you that this is good for you or that will improve your health. We have orange juice that supposedly lowers cholesterol, flavored waters that boost immune health, and even cookies that help you lose weight!
While most of us are already skeptical of these types of claims, there are foods out there that fly under the radar. They masquerade as healthy, simply lying in wait in to sabotage your health.
Here are seven of the worst healthy food imposters: (more…)
Tags:"White-Egg" Omelettes, 7 Worst Food Scams, Apple Juice, Bars, Basic Food Sources, Canola Oil, Frozen Yogurt, Learning, Lies, Mythology, READ YOUR LABELS!, Real Food, Salmon, Short Cuts?, Supermarket Cereals, Wisdom
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
By Katherine Engqvist | Chatelaine – Mon, 26 Mar, 2012
Here’s a little food for thought today. . .
Have you ever wondered why cheddar cheese in North America is orange but in Europe and other places around the world it’s a whitish colour?
That’s because in North America some cheese is dyed to make it look more appealing. Cheese isn’t the only thing artificial dyes are added to and often these additives found in Canada and the United States are banned in other countries around the world.
Take tartrazine or more commonly known as Yellow No. 5. It’s banned in Norway and Austria but in North America it is often found in foods marketed towards children such as candy, ice cream, and soft drinks. But it’s not just found in food, tartrazine is also found in prescription drugs and cosmetics.
So why all the fuss?
A study published in The Lancet, a leading medical journal, found that artificial colours and/or a sodium benzoate preservative cause hyperactivity in children. As reported by CBC, it also contains more salt than the body can take as well as being linked to asthma, skin rashes and migraines.
Tartrazine isn’t the only additive that’s banned in other countries but can still be found in Canada. Colours like Allura Red (banned in Denmark, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway) and Sunset Yellow (banned in Norway and Finland) are among a list of additives that can be found in the Canadian food system (as reported by the CBC).
Tags:"Appealing Colour", ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Banned In Countries, Food Dyes, Food Wisdom, Hypernatremia, Lancet, Lies, READ YOUR LABELS!
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Shape – Mon, 26 Mar, 2012
White bread has pretty much become bad-for-you public enemy number one; who doesn’t automatically order their turkey and Swiss on whole wheat? The reason, of course, is that white bread is processed-it’s had all its goodness stripped away, leaving a soft, squishy slice that was all the rage in the last century. But even if you’re a whole-wheat convert, other processed carbs may be finding their way into your diet, many with more than an entire day’s worth of recommended carbohydrates.
Your first line of defense is to opt for whole foods that are as close as possible to their original source, says Manual Villacorta, RD, author of Eating Free: The Carb Friendly Way to Lose Inches. And, as always, managing portion sizes is key. Otherwise, here are eight bad carbs that may be sneaking into your diet, even if you’ve sworn off the white slices forever. (more…)
Tags:2-Hour Run, Bagels, Coffee Drinks, Fruit-On-The-Bottom, Jammy Fruit, Learning, Smoothies, Theatre Popcorn, Weight management, White Bread, Yogurt-Covered Raisins
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
By Dr. Natasha Turner | Chatelaine – Thu, 22 Mar, 2012
Is a detox really necessary? In short, yes. The large number of pollutants we encounter every day complicate the body’s detoxification efforts, which in turn leave the body more vulnerable to illnesses and disease, not to mention hormonal imbalances.
Regardless of their source, all toxins must be processed through the body via the detoxification pathways in our liver, which is why it gets the bulk of our attention during any detox program. By supporting your other organs as well, however, you will improve the results of your detox and in turn reap the benefits of better health, glowing skin, better digestion, and increased energy. (more…)
Tags:Breathing, Brushing, Detoxification, Healthy Lifestyle, Learning, Lymphatic System, Preventive Wisdom, Skin, Water
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
By Deborah Wilburn | RealAge – Mon, 26 Mar, 2012
Whole wheat helps you melt body fat.
If you could make a simple change in your diet to drop more pounds and body fat, would you? A new study finds switching from refined-wheat foods (like white bread or pasta) to whole-grain versions can boost your weight loss by 35% and help you melt nearly 50% more body fat.
In a recent study reported in the Journal of Nutrition, 79 overweight or obese postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to eat a diet containing refined or whole-grain wheat products. After 12 weeks, both groups lost weight — 7.9 pounds for the whole wheat group vs.5.9 for the refined. The whole-wheat group also shed 3% body fat compared with 2.1% for the refined-wheat eaters. (more…)
Tags:Food Wisdom, Go Organic!, Journal of Nutrition, LDL, Learning, READ YOUR LABELS!, Weight management, Whole Grains
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
By Hilary Meyer | EatingWell – Mon, 26 Mar, 2012
Now that spring has sprung, I’m loading up on more fresh veggies, and that has me thinking about the best way to store them to keep them at their freshest. I only go to the grocery store once a week, which means I have to keep my produce stored properly to avoid ending up with a giant pile of bad veggies ready for the compost pile at the end of the week.
And as it turns out, the refrigerator is not the go-to storage unit for all your produce. Below are 5 types of produce you shouldn’t keep in your fridge. (more…)
Tags:Avocado, Basil, Fresh Foods, Learning, Onion, Overripened, Potato, Refrigerate?, Spoilage, TOMATO, Wisdom
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
(Republished from UNDERGROUND HEALTH REPORTER, under Section 107 of Copyright Law in the U.S. Complete article link below. This is republished without any compensation, EVER, but as a public service for educational purposes only. — Janice)
This is a fact.
In order to make crops more resistant to pests, scientists insert a special gene, called Bt-toxin – derived from Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria – into corn and cotton plants. The toxin attacks the stomach lining of nibbling insects, killing the pests within a couple of days of ingestion. More than 65 percent of U.S. corn crops contain this special gene that produces the insecticide.
Another alarming fact: 80% of the processed food items in your local supermarket contain genetically modified ingredients. This means that if you are a U. S resident, you are undoubtedly eating genetically modified foods.
These genetically modified foods have been sneaking into our diets since 1995, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analyzed the first genetically engineered plant – corn. Today, 90% of several U.S. crops are grown with genetically engineered seed. 
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are “organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in such a way that it does not occur naturally.” Scientists insert a gene from one organism into another to “improve” or change the organism.
The biotech companies and the EPA assure us that genetically engineered toxins such as Bt-toxin are safe. They claim that it dissolves quickly in our stomachs, and won’t cause any side effects because humans and other mammals have no receptors for the toxin. This assertion arouses suspicion, as the Bt-toxin belongs to a family of bacteria (Bacillus Cerus) that cause food poisoning in humans. (more…)
Tags:Bt., Contents, Food List, GMO Foods, Ingresients, Maltodextrin, REAL YOUR LABELS!
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
By Nicci Micco | Redbook – Thu, 22 Mar, 2012
(Copyright REDBOOK 2012, all Rights Reserved. Republished under section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law, as Educational Material. Not compensated in any way or form — EVER! — Rolf)
Move over toothbrush! These foods are healthy for your teeth and gums, and help prevent cavities, bad breath and plaque. (more…)
Tags:Calcium, Cheese, Fish, Food, Fruits and Veggies, Learning, Smile, Toothbrush?, Vitamin D, Wisdom, Yogurt
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
By Kate Lunau | Maclean’s – Wed, 21 Mar, 2012
Photograph by Andrew Tolson
Scanning the shelves at Loblaw’s grocery stores, shoppers might notice a change to the President’s Choice line: labels that adorn Blue Menu products, its healthier options, are newly redesigned. On the box of Fibre First cereal, two green arrows sit next to the Blue Menu logo. One points up, indicating it’s “very high in ?bre”; the other points down, and says it’s “low in fat.” On Blue Menu Angus burgers, a down arrow indicates reduced fat (compared to regular ones). The whole range of products is now marked with these arrows. It’s a small tweak, but Loblaw is hoping new labels will make it easier for consumers to make healthier choices, if they’re so inclined. Those arrows “put the product’s nutritional bene?ts front and centre,” says Al Lindsay, vice-president of brand marketing. (more…)
Tags:Caution, Food Wisdom, Labels, Mandates, New?, Read The LABELS!, Truth In Advertising, Weight management
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Monday, March 26th, 2012
By Joy Bauer, TODAY nutrition expert
Who doesn’t love unwinding on a Friday night with a terrific movie and a great big bowl of fluffy popcorn? When prepared with just the right ingredients, popcorn is low in calories, heart-smart, and surprisingly chock-full of healthy nutrients. Adding to popcorn’s wholesome reputation, researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania reported this week that popcorn has more antioxidant substances called polyphenols than fruits and vegetables.
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Popcorn has more antioxidant substances called polyphenols than fruits and vegetables.
Polyphenols have been linked to a reduction in heart disease and certain cancers. And, since it’s 100% whole grain, popcorn is also a great source of fiber — you get 5 grams in a 4-cup portion. That’s pretty darn impressive for a snack food. (more…)
Tags:Due Diligence, Flaviours, From Scratch!!, Fun Food, Popcorn, Preparation
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
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Uh-Oh! I Am In BIG Trouble!
Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
(NaturalNews) Millions of Americans still have no idea that many of the beverages and foods they eat on a regular basis are contaminated with a neurotoxin posing as a sugar substitute. So to help raise awareness about the pervasive presence of toxic aspartame in the American food supply, Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, has released a helpful infographic that identifies the top ten worst sources of aspartame.
The infographic highlights the use of aspartame in chewing gums, tabletop sweeteners, flavored water products, sugar-free foods and beverages, diet sodas, drink flavoring products, cooking sauces, children’s medicines, yogurts, and cereals. And while these are not the only sources of aspartame in the food supply, they are among the most common.
You can view the aspartame infographic here (more…)
Tags:Aspartame, Awareness, Birth Defects, Curseing Future Generations, Due Diligence, Food Content, Food Wisdom, Graphics Link!, Learning, Neurotoxin, READ YOUR LABELS!, Sexual Dysfunction, Weight Loss
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Friday, March 16th, 2012
Find out what to eat and drink to catch more quality zzz’s
By Sarah Jio
Almonds
“Almonds are a winner,” says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, and author of the bestselling book From Fatigued to Fantastic! “They contain magnesium, which promotes both sleep and muscle relaxation,” he says. “And they have the added benefit of supplying proteins that can help maintain a stable blood sugar level while sleeping, and help promote sleep by switching you from your alert adrenaline cycle to your rest-and-digest cycle.” Try this bedtime snack: Have a tablespoon of almond butter or a 1-ounce portion of almonds to help your body relax. Photo: Shutterstock (more…)
Tags:Delicious, Due Diligence, Food Wisdom, Insomnia, Learning, Remedies For Sleep, Sleep Help
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