http://cooking.nytimes.com/guides/40-how-to-make-soup?contentCollection=smarter-living&hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news A puréed soup, such as a bisque, creamy tomato soup, or vichyssoise, is the paragon of refinement. Yet it’s deceptively simple to make. Start with a base of onions, then add one or two main ingredients and just enough liquid to cover. Simmer gently until done, then blend, taste and adjust the seasonings. SoonContinue reading “How to make soup, NYTimes”
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Coconut and yams or sweet potatoes vs whole wheat
Phytic acid prevents mineral absorption resulting in rickets and osteoporosis High-phytate foods: The bran portion in whole wheat, grains, nuts and seeds contain phytic acid molecule (unavailable phosphorous) that readily bind with other minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, making them unavailable as well. Phytic acid occurs in nuts and seeds in two forms—phyticContinue reading “Coconut and yams or sweet potatoes vs whole wheat”
10 stories shaping the natural products industry
1. National GMO labeling GMO labeling got its day on Capitol Hill (but not in the way many had hoped) as federal lawmakers sought to stop Vermont’s own law that was set to go into effect in July. Some hail that the nation now has labeling. Others say it is an end-run around state’s rightsContinue reading “10 stories shaping the natural products industry”
Chocolates for heart health
Cocoa and chocolate contain a large amount of antioxidants (flavinoids). Cocoa and dark chocolate may keep high blood pressure down and reduce the blood’s ability to clot, thus the risk of stroke and heart attacks may be reduced. The darker chocolate with the most concentrated cocoa will be the most beneficial. According to an ItalianContinue reading “Chocolates for heart health”
How closely are genetics and hormones related? Can you alter your hormones in a healthy way?
My answer to How closely are genetics and hormones related? Can you alter your hormones in a healthy way? Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono: Genes influence how sensitive your skin is to hormones. So that similar levels of androgen hormones have different effects on acne-prone and healthy skin. And because of this acne-prone skin producesContinue reading “How closely are genetics and hormones related? Can you alter your hormones in a healthy way?”
Stronger immune system with enhanced smell and taste in foods
Some prescription drugs dull your senses—and weaken your body’s ability to repair itself. Recent Duke University research showed that enhancing the taste and smell of foods for patients in a retirement home resulted in stronger immune systems. (In a side benefit, they also got better grip strength in both hands!) In other studies, this sameContinue reading “Stronger immune system with enhanced smell and taste in foods”
Stomach flu remedies and prevention
1. Probiotics: Dairy products are often not good for stomach problems; however, some foods contain probiotics that help promote digestion and balance the good bacteria in the gut. Kefir is a combination of kefir grains and goat’s milk. Other good probiotic choices include sauerkraut, miso soup, tempeh, kimchi, and kombucha tea. Probiotic strains like lactobacillusContinue reading “Stomach flu remedies and prevention”
Leg cramps, heart muscles, magnesium and CQ10
Minerals for the heart The heart rhythm is dependant on the movement of minerals across the heart lining. The heart is trigged to beat by this movement. Arteries and veins are lined with muscle, which also responds to mineral treatments. Leg cramps can be giving you cues that your body lacks magnesium. And after anContinue reading “Leg cramps, heart muscles, magnesium and CQ10”
Sugar in fruits and weight gain
According to a research review published in the journal Obesity Reviews, most evidence points to an inverse relationship between fruit intake and body weight—meaning that as fruit intake goes up, waistlines tend to shrink. Similarly, Spanish researchers found that people with the highest fruit intake were less likely to gain weight over a 10-year periodContinue reading “Sugar in fruits and weight gain”
The MIND vs. the Mediterranean Diet
The MIND vs. the Mediterranean Diet The MIND diet is similar to the Mediterranean diet, except it was designed by scientists, and its components based on what studies have shown help and harm the brain over time. It’s comprised of 10 food groups that should be consumed regularly: Leafy greens, other vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains,Continue reading “The MIND vs. the Mediterranean Diet”
No grains, dairy, processed foods and sugars for active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
In a first-of-its-kind study published today in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, researchers from Seattle Children’s and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, led by Dr. David Suskind, a Seattle Children’s gastroenterologist, found that diet alone can bring pediatric patients with active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) into clinical remission. In the small, prospective study, patientsContinue reading “No grains, dairy, processed foods and sugars for active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis”
Nutrition for head injuries and infection – temporal lobe addicts
Stress-induced arousal impairs long term memory
A University of Virginia study was conducted to determine if stress enhance or impair memory Consolidation. Overall results provide consistent evidence that stress does not uniformly enhance memory consolidation. Although prior research has shown that stress during recall can interfere with memory, the current experiments obtained evidence of interference when stress was introduced after learningContinue reading “Stress-induced arousal impairs long term memory”