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Health Benefits and Toxic Properties of Onions

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:11:53 +0000

Foods Rich in Flavonoids

Onions add life to your foods according to Dr Oz and life to you. Ancient Egyptians saw the onion as a symbol of eternity, and that belief may not have been far from reality.

Today, science is showing that onions may promote longevity by keeping cancer in check. Numerous studies have found that the more often a person ate onions in any form, the lower the cancer risk for a range of tumors, including those of the mouth, throat esophagus, colon, kidney, breast and prostate.

Onions are low in calories and full of flavonoids, vitamin C and Chromium.

Here are some tips on preparing onions:

Make onions sweeter by roasting or caramelizing them. (When I caramelize onions I use white balsamic vinegar to speed up the process)

Chill onions or rinse in cold water before chopping to keep from crying when you cut them.

Nibble parsley, fennel or apple slices to freshen your breath after eating.

Onions are great for humans but not for their pets. Onions are toxic to pets. They contain allyl propyl disulfide, which damages their red blood cells. Your pet may become anemic because onions cause oxidative damage to the hemoglobin resulting in an acute anemia depending on the amount of intake. Your pet also may become weak and have trouble breathing. The best thing to do if your pet ingests onions is to get them to the vet right away. See our sister site Naturesway4pets and see our post Healthy Table Food for Dogs

Here is a quick video on how to cut and caramelize onions.

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New Healing and Healthy Food Pyramids

Justine — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:23:10 +0000

American Dietetic Association’s Knowledge Center Team

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. Our paper had a great article on the new food pyramid which is actually called the food plate now instead of the Food Pyramid. MyPlate, the USDA’s new icon that replaces the Food Pyramid to guide Americans in eating a healthful diet, recommends filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Any fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruit or vegetable or 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice counts. Dietitians advise eating a variety of colors. Most of colors provide different nutrients so if you stick to just one color you will miss out on important vitamins and minerals.

Here is a look at what each color of fruit and vegetable group offers, according to the American Dietetic Association:

Red - Beets, cherries, cranberries, red peppers, pomegranates, red onions, watermelon and tomatoes: May support heart health, immunity and vision and reduce cancer risks.

Blue/Purple – Blueberries, blackberries, purple cabbage, eggplant and plums: Many have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits, keep memory sharp and the urinary tract healthy and reduce cancer risks.

Deep Yellow/orange – Pineapple, apricots, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, peaches and sweet potatoes’ Reduces risk of some cancers and supports healthy vision and immunity.

Green – Broccoli,, asparagus, avocados, grapes, green beans, kiwis and leafy greens such as spinach: May help maintain healthy vision and reduce cancer risks.

White/tan/brown - Bananas, cauliflower, onions, white potatoes and turnips: Some contain nutrients that may reduce the risk of cancer and help support heart health.

The Department of Agriculture introduces the new food icon, MyPlate, to replace the MyPyramid image as the government’s primary food group symbol. An easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits, MyPlate is consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Here is a short video explaining the new icon and how it relates to the new food pyramid.

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Foods To Support Brain Health

Justine — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:58:27 +0000

Elizabeth Somer Eat Your Way to Happiness

Food and brain power are connected. There are actually foods that will increase your brain power. This is especially helpful as we get older because we tend to lose brain function and eating the right foods will help us hold on to what we have. Here are some suggestions from Elizabeth Somer’s Book, “Eat Your Way to Happiness” which will keep your brain healthy and your memory sharp:

DHA Omega-3s - These are what keep walls of the brain cells flexible, fluid and able to communicate with each other. Your body can’t make DHA so you have to get it from food or supplements. One study indicated that people who took DHA daily for six months improved so much that their brains became three years younger. Try to get 900 milligrams a day. Get an algae based DHA supplement, eat DHA enriched foods and eat salmon and trout. Taking a DHA Omega-3 supplements also helps keep your healthy. See our post Diet and Your Hair

If your look for a good Omega 3 supplement, consider Omega 3 and Omega 6 interact with each other, so the balance between them is crucial for good health. Together they affect the production of hormonal-type messengers called eicosanoids, which have an impact on many functions at a cellular level. With Hypercet Omega 3-6-9, you can be certain you’re receiving the right mix of Omega-3 and 6. Now you won’t have to rigidly balance your diet in order to maximize the properties of these essential oils.

Brightly colored fruits and vegetables - Phyto chemicals in foods like dark-green spinach, pumpkin, red raspberries and bright yellow peppers not only directly disarm free radicals, they also switch on genes that muster your body’s own antioxidant defense system for a double whammy. Try to get nine servings a day.

Water - Even a little dehydration can blur your thinking. Drink enough so that your urine looks pale at all times. Sip, don’t chug. Your body can’t absorb more than 1 cup in 20 minutes.

Nuts – Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and pecans, all have healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats that help keep your arteries clear which helps carry blood to your brain. They also provide the raw materials your body uses to produce mood-boosting serotonin in your brain. Try to get an ounce a day which is 12 walnut halves or 24 almonds.

Dark Chocolate – Real dark chocolate that’s 70 percent or more cocoa boosts your levels of feel-good dopamine and provides flavonoids, which help keep a arteries young. Try to get 1/4 ounce four times a day. The 70 percent might not taste so good to you if you are not used it so you may need to start with the 60 percent or work up to the 70 percent. Your taste buds will gradually adjust. Just get the plain chocolate if you add fillings and flavorings you start getting too many calories. Dark chocolate and walnuts make a super food combination. To find what makes this such a great combo see our post
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Dr Oz Health Tips

Justine — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:37:15 +0000

Multivitamin Twice a Day Dr Oz

Dr. Mehmet Oz suggested these as health resolutions for the new year. New Year resolutions always seem to get lost after the first month of the year so I say let’s call them Dr. Oz Health Tips.

I really like these tips and I thought an easy way to include them in my life would be to try to introduce a new one every month. Psychologists say it takes 21 days to form a habit. So if a month is 28 days that is just about the right amount of time to make each of these Dr. Oz health tips a habit.

1. (January) Get more sleep: Aim for at least seven hours of sleep each night to help your body heal, restore and protect its systems and vital organ functions.

2. (February) Lose 10 pounds: Losing weight is perhaps the most common New Year’s resolution. But losing just 10 pounds can cut your risk of heart attack, osteoarthritis, cancer and other ailments. A new study shows that for each pound of body weight lost, there is a 4-pound reduction in knee joint stress among overweight and obese people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Researchers say the results indicate that even modest weight loss may significantly lighten the load on your joints. So even five pounds would be helpful.

3. (March) Start the day with yoga: Dr Oz has a seven minute yoga routine. You can find it at Dr. Oza Beginners Yoga Lesson I checked it out and it is not too difficult. None of the horrible twisty pretzel stuff you see in other videos.

4. (April) Learn CPR: More than 300,000 people die each year of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital, CPR can increase their chance of survival.

5. (May) Make time for loved ones: Strong social connections can keep you mentally active, reduce stress and keep you emotionally fit. I have found that volunteering is a great way to make new social connections.

6. (June) Swap your beverages: Beverages are a major hidden source of calories. Decide to drink water, no sugar flavored sparkling water, or reduced sugar sports drink if you are really thirsty. In terms of the sweetness of your soda, there are approximately 40 grams of refined sugar in a 12 oz soft drink, which equals about 10 teaspoons of sugar. Colas generally have 9-10 teaspoons of sugar, while orange sodas are an even sweeter choice with closer to 13 teaspoons per 12 oz.

7. (July) Eat black rice: This new super food has more anthocyanin antioxidants and more fiber per serving than blueberries and it’s cheaper too.Many stores sell black rice, sometimes under the label of “Indonesian Black Rice” or “Forbidden Rice.”

8. (August) Engage in waist management: The visceral fat around your middle has big effect on your overall health. Your waist should measure half your height. If you are 62 inches tall, your waist should be 31 inches.

9. (September) Know your five: Evaluate your health by knowing five key barometers – blood pressure, waist size, weight, cholesterol and fasting blood sugar.

10. (October) Take a daily multivitamin: This can help you get what your diet may not give you. For best results, take half in the morning and half in the evening. Though there is no hard evidence that vitamins and weight loss are connected, taking vitamins will help your energy level increase. With an increased energy level you will find it easier to exercise and eat less.

In November and December you can celebrate the new healthier you and you will feel so good you did it.

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Foods to Prevent Colon Cancer

Justine — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:01:15 +0000

Diet to Prevent Colon Cancer

Dr. Oz says one in 19 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer at some point, and many aren’t taking any preventive measures. There are many foods to prevent colon cancer which you can include in your diet. Dr. Oz also mentions vitamin B6, baby aspirin and coffee as part of your diet to prevent colon cancer. Read on to find out why you should include the following foods in your diet.

Fish - In a large, 22 year study, men who ate fish five times a week had a 40% lower risk of colorectal cancer than men who didn’t. Salmon is your best bet because it has a high concentration of vitamin D which has been shown to be effective in preventing colon cancer.

Whole grains – More highly processed products made with refined flour can create a sluggish insulin response and make the environment in your colon more friendly to tumors.

Beans - and celery, radishes, cucumbers, peppers and onions, are high in flavonols, compounds that help prevent colon polyps. Studies show that diets high in flavonols were 76% less likely to be associated with recurring advanced-stage polyps.

Coffee – I was surprised to find coffee on the list of foods to prevent colon cancer but it seems coffee is a good source of chlorogenic acid., Chlorogenic acid is a compound believed to slow glucose absorption during digestion and it has been shown to help prevent colon cancer.

Sources of Vitamin B6 – Spinach, bananas, ready to eat cereal which 100% fortified, potatoes and chicken breasts are all good sources of vitamin B6 (National Institute of Health) If you get about 4 mg of B6 a day you can reduce your risk of colon cancer by up to 30%.

The last thing Dr. Oz recommends to add to your diet to prevent colon cancer is two baby aspirin per day. Apparently it can cut your risk as much as 40%. But ask your doctor first to make sure it won’t interfere with other medication.

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Healthy Habits Herbs

Justine — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:25:07 +0000

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Healthy Herbs

Just found in Parade Magazine a list of healthy herbs. If you can incorporate these herbs into your weekly menus you will be doing a lot toward preventing some of today’s common illness such as diabetes, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Parsley – Parsley is a good source of vitamin C, iron and flavonoids, which the American Institute for Cancer Research says may help protect cells from cancer. Fresh parsley can be added to salads and fresh or dried parsley is a good addition to chicken and fish dishes. Chimichurri sauce used on beef uses a whole cup of fresh parsley.

Turmeric – The University of Arizona College of Medicine says curcumin, the active ingredient in this Indian spice, helps prevent joint inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Ruthers University researchers say turmeric may also slow the spread of prostate cancer. Turmeric is typically used in Indian dishes.

Sage – A University of Georgia study suggests that sage can prevent tissue damage caused by hgih blood sugar and may even offer protection against cardiovascular disease. Sage is great on chicken and turkey dishes.

Rosemary – Scientists from Burnham Institute for Medical Research found that rosemary can help protect brain cells from the aging process and from damage caused by the free radicals that lead to Alzheimer’s. Rosemary, olive oil and garlic is wonderful brushed on potatoes before roasting. Rosemary and lemon is very tasty on chicken.

Cinnamon – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says cinnamon may lower cholesterol, reduce blood sugar, and slow the proliferation of cancerous cells in people with leukemia. Cinnamon tastes good in coffee, oatmeal, applesauce and many baked good.

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More Good News about the Fennel Bulb

Justine — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:27:30 +0000

Fennel Recipe

We previously wrote about the benefits of fennel in our post Digestive disorder prevention with fennel seeds. Recently Dr. Oz mentioned fennel in his column in our newspaper. Dr. Oz suggests adding fennel to your canned soup. He says fennel is spice, herb and vegetable all rolled into one and it is loaded with disease-blasting flavonoids.

A bit of fennel added to your soup can knock out food-borne bacteria- like e coli, salmonella and certain stains of staphylococcus. Now if only you could learn to like fennel and peanut butter sandwiches.

You can find fennel in your produce section. It looks like a bulb with feathered leaves and celerylike stalks. Chop or dice a two inch piece into and add it to your canned soup before you heat it up.
Give yourself extra flavor and a boost of Vitamin A and C by garnishing with parsley.

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Great Brain Food – Spinach

Justine — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:43:29 +0000

What is the Best Brain Food

Here is some interesting information from Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen on brain food. According to the doctors, eating three or more servings of spinach and other leafy greens slows mental decline due to aging by as much as 40 percent. Spinach has a great deal of good for your brain carotenoids and flavonoids. Also frozen spinach is just as good as fresh spinach for your brain.

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Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:18:56 +0000

Dark Chocolate

Guess what!! Dark chocolate really is good for you and I have proof. Harvard Researchers recently found that cocoa flavonoids (protective substances that are also abundant in dark chocolate), improve blood flow to the brain. Increased blood flow to the brain can help slow the mental decline that occurs with the aging process.

Hurray for Harvard! Happy Valentines Day early. Go forth and consume dark chocolate and know your eating brain food. Give someone dark chocolate for a Valentines Day Gift and know you giving the gift of health too.

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Flavonoids – Super Foods

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:26:12 +0000

Kale Recipe

Flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that give fruits and vegetables their beautiful colors, may play a part in the prevention of many illnesses such as asthma, heart diease and some type of cancers. Good sources of flavonoids are red and orange peppers (great in stir frys and salads), beets (good in salads if you slice them in matchstick size), raspberries, yellow squashes, dark-green broccoli, kale (see recipe below), bluberries, purple grapes, red wine, cocoa and dark chocolate.

A lot of people don’t find kale appealing. Kale has a bitter taste like mustard greens or raddichio but when you pair it with the nutty taste of sesame it tastes delicious. I have tasted various versions of this recipe and can tell you it is good hot or cold.

Kale with Sesame Seeds (from http://www.epicurious.com/)

2Â cloves garlic
1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Wash the kale, leaving it a little wet. Discard the stems and tear the soft leaves into bite-sized pieces. Mince or chop the garlic (your preference).

Heat the sesame oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic to the hot oil until the kitchen smells delicious. (This should take under one minute.) Add the kale and water to the garlic and oil, and cover.

Let it cook for about a minute, then stir the kale and re-cover.

Cook for about 2 more minutes, and when the kale is wilted, stir in the soy sauce, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper.

Serves 2

See our post on Cinnamon-A-Super-Food-For-Your-Body

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