By Justine, on April 20th, 2010
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.
By Justine, on April 13th, 2010
Best Exercise for Osteoporosis
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Did you know that bone mass decline begins as early as age 40? It’s a scary fact to know but it is one those things in life where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You can so easily prevent osteoporosis by doing exercises for bone health and changing your diet a bit.
Calcium and vitamin D are what help prevent osteoporosis and debilitating fractures. Fragile bones tend to break more easily. Calcium which is found in dairy products and other products may be fortified with calcium such as cereal, increase bone density. Vitamin D which our body makes by itself when we expose our skin to sunlight, helps us absorb the calcium we put in our system.
Most women do not get enough calcium or vitamin D so you might want to ask your doctor about supplements. The recommended daily dose is 1,000 to 1,400 mg of calcium and 800 to 1,000 IU of Vitamin D. Now, onto exercises for bone health.
By Justine, on March 17th, 2010
List Cancer Fighting Foods
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could do something every day to prevent cancer in your body? Well, there is an easy way to do just that by consuming one cancer fighting food each day. According to research, these 10 foods can help protect against a variety of cancers says author Dave Grotto, RD, LDN, who wrote 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life. Here are the ten foods that help to prevent cancer:
Canned Beans - The have lots of fiber, which helps protect against colon and stomach cancer. Research also show they may help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in post menopausal women.
Broccoli – It is high in a phytochemical called sulforaphane, which helps fight carcinogens, and is rich in the anitoxidant indole-3-carbinol, which has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Carrots - Carrots are high in antioxidants that have been associated with a lower risk of bladder, cervix, prostate, colon, larynx and esophageal cancer, as well as postmenopausal breast cancer. Cooked carrots provide better absorption better than raw.
Coffee – Some studies indicate that one cup a day may help protect against liver cancer.
By Justine, on March 12th, 2010
FDA on Red Yeast Rice
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My friend who suffers from high cholesterol was recently prescribed red yeast rice supplements by her doctor. She is very happy to be taking a natural supplement as opposed to a drug.
Historically, red yeast rice has been used in China as both for food and a medicine. The use of red yeast rice in China was first documented in the Tang Dynasty in 800 A.D. It is made by fermenting a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus over red rice. In Chinese medicine, red yeast rice is used to lower cholesterol, promote blood circulation and aid digestive problems.
People with high cholesterol are usually given statin medication to help lower their levels of bad cholesterol or LDL. Research indicates that red yeast rice contains substances that are similar to prescription statin medications. One of these substances, called monacolin K, has the same makeup as the drug lovastatin.
The University of Maryland Medical Center cites several studies that support the ability of red yeast rice to lower cholesterol:
By Justine, on March 9th, 2010
Best Blueberry Muffins Recipe
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Blueberry Power Muffins with Almond Streusel
Here is a great recipe for “power” muffins from Cooking Light magazine. The muffin are loaded with B vitamins from whole wheat flour, calcium from milk and yogurt, antioxidants from the blueberries, and heart-friendly monounsaturated fat from almonds and canola oil. You can freeze the muffins for up to a month, then thaw them at room temperature, or microwave each muffin at High 15 to 20 seconds. I tested the recipe using greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt and the muffins came out great, very tender and tasty. When I made the recipe it actually made almost 60 mini-muffins so I had to make additional streusel topping.
Muffins:
1 and ½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt (I used Greek yogurt which is a bit thicker than regular yogurt)
½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 and ½ cup fresh blueberries (I used frozen and did not defrost them)
Cooking spray
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