By Emily Kennedy | EatingWell – Mon, 12 Mar, 2012
Here are my tips for how to cook quinoa perfectly: (more…)
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How to Cook Quinoa
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012New Study: Is Vitamin E Linked to Osteoporosis?
Monday, March 12th, 2012
There are two sides to every coin, the saying goes. Surprisingly, this also rings true when it comes to scientific studies. I’ll explain.
More often than not, when a study about a natural supplement with an unexpected outcome is published, there’s a frenzy of news articles and broadcast media touting the dangers of the product in question.
But here’s the problem. The articles that end up in most mainstream media reports tend to take bits and pieces of studies, giving incomplete data and basing conclusions on erroneous or limited information… in other words, they’re looking at only one side of the coin. (more…)
How Long Food Really Lasts in the Fridge
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
You might be surprised to learn mayonnaise should be tossed from the refrigerator three months after opening it. Same with salad dressing. And did you know that eggs are good for up to five weeks? The shelf life of different foods can get confusing so we did some research (thanks, WebMD!) and mapped out some guidelines to make it clearer. Not only is some food going bad before you think, some is good much longer than you’ve probably assumed!
Milk
Milk should be dumped no more than five days after the sell-by date (and sooner if your nose tells you differently). (more…)
What Is Your Allergy?
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012By
I Have an Allergy -- To Interruptions!!
Alice Marson BS MS
Food allergies and food sensitivities (also referred to as intolerances) are terms often used interchangeably. Factually, a food allergy is a measurable immune response to a normally harmless food. True food allergies refer to foods that trigger the immune system to acutely produce massive amounts of chemical histamine that leads to anaphylaxis. This potentially fatal condition causes the throat and esophagus to swell, cutting off air from the lungs, or it may simply cause hives, skin rashes, and other non-threatening reactions. Usual allergic symptoms, may include headache, itchy skin, hives, lip swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and swelling of airways to lungs. More often, allergic reactions, common to many, either food or environmental, for the most part, are merely annoying and they involve reactions like sneezing, itching, watering eyes and hives. However, if you experience breathing difficulties or develop hives that spread rapidly, get emergency help at once. (more…)
Diet and Supplements for High Triglycerides
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
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First, be aware that certain drugs, such as diuretics, estrogen, tamoxifen, glucocorticoids, and beta-blockers, drive up triglycerides, so talk to your doctor if you’re on any of these medications.
Next, reduce your intake of sugar and other refined carbohydrates. These foods cause spikes in blood sugar, and excess blood sugar is converted to triglycerides (which are then stored as fat and contribute to weight gain). You should also cut back on alcohol, engage in regular aerobic exercise, and lose weight—all of which lower triglyceride levels.
Finally, take fish oil (4–8 g) and/or niacin (500–1,500 mg). Both of these supplements have been shown in numerous clinical trials to reduce triglycerides by up to one-third.
Look for the recommended supplements in your local health food store, online, or by calling (800) 810-6655. To make an appointment for treatment at the Whitaker Wellness Institute, call (800) 488-1500.
To your health,
Julian Whitaker, MD
ONIONS
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that
WHY Didn't I Know This Before??
visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu.
Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it and many died.
The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very
healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different
the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the
rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn’t
believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under
the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu
virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping
the family healthy. (more…)
6 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat (and 6 to Avoid)
Friday, February 24th, 2012By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D. | EatingWell – Thu, 23 Feb, 2012
You probably already know that you’re supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein-and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, etc.-deliver those heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats you’ve probably also heard you should be getting in your diet.
But then there’s also this concern about sustainability-and choosing seafood that’s sustainable.
So, if you’re like me, you often stand at the fish counter a little perplexed: what’s good for me and the planet?
Fortunately, Seafood Watch, the program run by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, has combined data from leading health organizations and environmental groups to come up with their list “Super Green: Best of the Best” of seafood that’s good for you and good for the environment.
To make the list, last updated in 2010, fish must: a) have low levels of contaminants-below 216 parts per billion [ppb] mercury and 11 ppb PCBs; b) be high in health-promoting omega-3 fats; and c) come from a sustainable fishery.
Many other options are on the program’s list of “Best Choices” (seafoodwatch.org). The Blue Ocean Institute (blueocean.org) also has sustainability ratings and detailed information.
6 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat
Here are 6 fish-that are healthy for you and the planet-that Seafood Watch says you should be eating. (more…)
Why You Shouldn’t Always Cook with Olive Oil
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D. | EatingWell – Wed, 22 Feb, 2012
20 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Redbook – Fri, 17 Feb, 2012
By Heather Bauer, RD,CDN
Whether you’re trying to shed some lbs or just stay fit, these tricks to increase your metabolism from Heather Bauer, RD,CDN, will help you reach the finish line even faster.
I’m sure the general population thinks dieticians sound like a broken record when it comes to the whole water thing, but it really is important. Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day will help your body function at peak performance levels.
2. Keep Calcium Levels Up Current obesity research shows that a dip in calcium levels can trigger the same hormone that causes the body to hold onto fat to be released. Choose low-fat dairy, cheese, yogurt, salmon, tofu, and oatmeal.
3. Ditch the Drinks Happy hours and late night cocktails can do a number on your metabolism the next day. Research shows that the day after a night of drinking, there is a significant dip in your metabolic rate. Combine this with hangover cravings, and you’ve got a double disaster.
4. Eat Constantly Snacking does not have to be a bad thing. If your stomach is growling, it means that you need more fuel. Not providing your body with food is a surefire way to slow down its basic functions. Choose high-fiber, high-protein snacks like low-fat cheese, fiber crackers, fruits, veggies, or Greek yogurt. Starving your body will sabotage all of your dieting efforts. (more…)
Pasteurized milk 150 times more contaminated with blood, pus and feces than fresh milk – videos the CDC won’t show you
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012by
WHY Didn't I Know This Before??
Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor
(NaturalNews) The vaccine-pushing, disease scare-mongering agency known as the CDC has put out a stunning piece of propaganda attacking fresh milk (raw dairy), claiming it is “150 times more dangerous” than pasteurized milk. This is all part of their anti-American agenda to crush food freedom and criminalize fundamental farming practices upon which this very nation was founded. (Yes, George Washington and the founding fathers drank raw milk, grew hemp and even smoked a little weed as medicine.)
But what the CDC won’t dare reveal to the public is the far more horrifying truth: Pasteurized dairy is produced in the dirtiest milk factories imaginable, where blood, pus, e.coli and other truly dangerous pathogens are routinely bottled into milk containers and fed to consumers.
That’s the whole point of pasteurization, you see: To kill everything that might be alive in their ultra-dirty milk. The real purpose of pasteurization is not to simply “make milk safe” as is claimed by the CDC, but rather to allow the dairy industry to operate DIRTY. It’s so much easier to just cook the crap out of the milk (yes, there’s fecal matter in it) than to clean up their operations, get it? (more…)
Healthy Cooking Oils: Have You Made The Right Choice?
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Posted In: Healthy Perspectives February 20, 2012
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When you boil pasta, you pour a bit of oil into the water to keep your spaghetti from sticking. When making marinades or salad dressings, oil is often the base of your liquid creation. You coat your pan in oil to simmer veggies before making risotto, or soup, or another tasty dish.
Oil is used all the time and is a critical ingredient in many meals you eat. So why not choose an oil that’s good for you versus one that damages your health?
Most people would say “yes!” to this, but the reality is when most people reach into their cabinet, it’s Canola oil that’s pulled out. For some it’s simply habit. Others don’t know the concerns that surround that bottle of genetically modified oil. (more…)
SUGAR: LET’S GET GRAPHIC!!
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012(1 teaspoon full of Sugar equals 5 Grams. [Contributed -- L.G.Lundy, California, USA])
Someone ought to get an award for this.
We know the facts, but this brings it into perspective quickly, doesn’t it? Each cube is a teaspoonful.
Now they need to do this for salt…
Shock Study: Link Between Deer Antlers and Osteoporosis Discovered
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Today, I will let you in on an unusual chain of events that led researchers to discover that after all, there is another mineral besides calcium that plays a crucial role in osteoporosis. And that nutrition matters. I call it an out-of-laboratory experience…
Here’s what happened. The winter of 2005 turned out to be unusually cold in Spain. And on that same year, scientists at the Research Institute of Hunting Resources (IREC) noticed that deers’ antlers were breaking at an alarming rate. Nobody could figure out the reason for this strange occurrence.
Fast forward to January of this year, when the study that solved the mystery was published in the Frontiers of Bioscience journal.1 Conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) and IREC, their findings and conclusion will most likely rattle the mainstream medical establishment. (more…)
Something to Think About (Sugar = Obesity)
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012Please Click Here. (This is the Property of T.E.D., as accessed on Youtube.com)
From: The UNDERGROUND HEALTH REPORTER, 13/02/2012
Monday, February 13th, 2012(This Article is Re-Published in the Interests of Personal Health and Safety under the Need-to Know Clause of the Copyright Law. No compensation is derived from this action in any form, at any time — EVER)
Did You Know…
… that more than 75% of all commercial honey is “fake honey”—and is devoid of all health and medicinal benefits?
The medicinal and nutritional value of honey is no secret. We have been using honey as a sugar substitute in our tea for years, as a flavorful topping for our toast and English muffins, and even as a tonic for sore, scratchy throats. Some even slather it on their skin, hoping to capitalize on honey’s antioxidant and anti-microbial properties.
Unfortunately, American consumers have been deceived. Chances are the honey we have been enjoying is nothing more than a mixture of sugar water, malt sweeteners, corn rice syrup and other non-nutritional additives.
According to a very recent report in Food Safety News (FSN) three-fourths of the honey on American shelves is ultra-processed and devoid of all medicinal properties. FSN researchers analyzed 60 jars, jugs and plastic “bears” of honey that lined the shelves of food stores in 10 states and the District of Columbia, to see if the honey lived up to the standards set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The results are shocking:
76 percent of the honey in major grocery stores contained no pollen.
77 percent of the honey in warehouse stores, such as Costco, Walmart and Target, was pollen-free.
100 percent of the honey in drugstores was absent of pollen.
100 percent of the individual honey packets produced by chains like Smuckers, McDonald’s and KFC had no pollen.
According to the FDA, honey without pollen is essentially fake honey. The organization maintains that if a “honey” product has been filtered to the degree that there are no longer any microscopic pollen particles, then that product is not honey.
While the standards set by the FDA match the standards set by the World Health Organization and the European Commission, the FDA does not monitor imported honey to ensure that it comes from safe and sanctioned sources. The lack of a U.S. standard of identification explains the overwhelming amount of fake honey being sold in America.
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