A Friendly Reminder: Food Tsunami Coming; Moderate Your Appetite!

Have you noticed?
Christmas parties have arrived.
And so has the lechon, liempo, barbecue, porkchop, sugpo, crabs… And to think that I’ll be joining 4 parties next week and 12 more until the year ends.
Plus a couple of wedding receptions! (December is our weddingest month here in the Philippines. When I asked my friend why she chose December, she said, “Because it’s cool. So I won’t sweat in my wedding gown. Is there any other reason?” The bride rules!)
Warning: A Tsunami of food is coming your way. It will land any moment now. Get ready or you’ll get swept away.
Why? Many of our sicknesses are connected to our food.
If you already read my newest book, Awaken The Healer In You, you’ll know that some of the food offered on those parties aren’t good if eaten again and again. (In other words, moderate your greed, I mean, your appetite.)
If you haven’t read my book, grab one at the bookstores now.
Here’s the cover below…

I already mentioned about this in my last Soulfood email last Monday. But just in case you forgot to sign up, I’m putting the reminder below again:


To complement the book, I’ll also be sending out a free eReport entitled, My Morning Health Habit.

I have this morning habit that helps me so much.
I love doing it.
It gives me a mega-dose of enzymes and a mega-dose of Vitamin C naturally. (No pills, no supplements.)
My morning habit also makes my body more alkaline (Note: germs love acidic environments) and cleanses my kidneys and liver from toxins—everyday!
I repeat: I’m not recommending a tablet or a supplement.
It’s something that’s available in your local market!
But you have to take it in a particular way.
To know what this powerful habit is, get my special free eReport, My Morning Health Habit, at www.HealerInYou.com
May your dreams come true,

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Bo Sanchez
PS. Just a heads up: I’ll be making available a 6-Talk Video Course, also entitled, Awaken The Healer In You. Because I know it’s impact upon your life will be much more powerful than just reading the book. I want to ship this DVD set to you (including my book, of course) for New Year. In my next email, I’ll tell you more about it.
In the meantime, get my free eReport, My Morning Health Habit, at www.HealerInYou.com


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Avocado : World’s Most Nutritious Fruit

Avocado : World’s Most Nutritious Fruit

Considered a complete food, this fruit has so many benefits that one can imagine.

Avocado is often said to be the most nutritious fruit in the world – and it is! The fruit provides more than 25 essential nutrients such as protein, iron, copper, phosphorus and magnesium, just to name a few.

Nutritionists claim avocado contain goodly amounts of Vitamin C (necessary for the production of collagen needed for the growth of new cells and tissues, prevents viruses from penetrating cell membranes, and also a powerful anti-oxidant), thiamine (converts carbohydrates to glucose to fuel the brain and nervous system), and riboflavin (helps the body to release energy from proteins, carbohydrates and fat).

Avocado also has 60% more potassium than banana. Potassium is a mineral, that helps regulate blood pressure. As such, adequate intake of potassium can help guard against circulatory diseases, like high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke. III addition, avocado also provides calories for energy and beneficial phytochemicals such as glutathione.

In recent years, most people avoid eating avocado like the plague. The reason: avocado is high in fat. In fact, 75% of its calories come from fat (which is why avocado is a good source of energy). But what they don’t know that the fat it contains is the healthful monotulsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

“Avocados aid in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders,” says Dr. Ed Bauman, director of Bauman College. They’re loaded with fiber. (11 to 17 grams per fruit) and are a good source of lutein, an antioxidant linked to eye and skin health.” Unsaturated fats are those found in dairy and animal products.

Another reason for eating avocado: It helps in the absorption of nutrients that are fat-soluble such as beta-carotene and lutein, when foods containing these nutrients are eaten with avocado.

Overall, avocado is considered a complete food: it has vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, calories and fiber, no cholesterol, and is sodium free. As such, avocado is ideal for growing up children, adults and even for babies, especially when blended with other fruits. For athletes, avocado is a nutritious energy booster to rev up the body’s strength.

In the past, avocado has been considered to be an aphrodisiac. In fact, the Aztecs used the avocado as a sex stimulant and its name for the fruit as ahuacatl, which means “testicle.” Because of this well-entrenched reputation for inducing sexual prowess, avocado wasn’t purchased or consumed by any person wishing to protect their image from slanderous assault.

Although edible by themselves, avocados are commonly used as a base in dips. In areas where the fruit is commonly grown, a common breakfast is avocado on toast. This is made by mashing the avocado with some lemon ‘juice, salt and pepper and spreading on hot freshly toasted bread.

Actually, the avocado fruit is not sweet, but fatty, distinctly yet subtly flavored, and of smooth, almost creamy texture. In Brazil and Vietnam, avocados are frequently used for milkshakes and occasionally added to ice cream and other desserts. In Indonesia, a dessert drink is made with sugar, milk or water, and pureed avocado.

In the Philippines, ripe avocado is often eaten as a snack by scooping from flesh from the skin then mixed with some sugar and milk or cream. Most Filipinos simply find the taste so delicious!

In Australia, avocado is commonly served in sandwiches, often with chicken. In Mexico, avocado is served mixed with white rice, in soups salads, or on the side of chicken and meat. In Peru avocados are consumed with tequenos as mayonnaise, served as a side dish with parillas, used in salads and sandwiches, or as a whole dish when filled with tuna, shrimps, or chicken.

There are many health benefits you can get when rating avocado. Recent studies have shown that high avocado intake has effect on blood serum cholesterol levels. Specifically, after a seven day diet rich in avocados, hypercholesterolemia patients showed a 17% decrease in total serum cholesterol levels. These subjects also showed a 22% decrease in both LDL (low-density lipoprotein or “bad cholesterol”) and triglyceride levels and 11% increase in HDL (high-density lipoprotein or “good -cholesterol”) levels.

Researchers have also discovered that avocados are rich in beta-sitosterol, .a natural substance shown to significantly lower blood cholesterol levels. In a review article published in the December 1999 issue of the American Journal of Medicine, researchers pointed out that beta-sitosterol was shown to reduce cholesterol in 16 human studies.

But before you pile avocados onto every dish, remember that when it comes to calories, avocados have lots of them -because of all that fat. Fat of any type has double the calories of the same amount of carbohydrates. “Avocados add great variety to a well balanced, low-fat diet, but you have to eat them in moderation,” reminds Melanie Polk, a registered dietitian and director of nutrition education at the American Institute for Cancer Research in Washington, D.C.

A recommended serving size is 2 tablespoons, or roughly one-sixth of a medium-sized avocado. Each serving provides 5 grams of fat and 55 calories. Still, compared with butter or mayonnaise – which each pack 22 fat grams and 200 calories in a 2-tablespoon serving – they don’t seem so bad.

Avocado is also an excellent remedy for dry skin. Rub the inside of the skins against clean skin. For a face mask, mix 1/4 cup each of avocado puree and sour cream. Gently rub on face and neck, avoiding the sensitive areas around the eyes, and let it soak in about 15 minutes. Rinse with tepid water. Then gently massage the invisible oil into the skin with an upward and outward motion.

However, here’s a word of warning: There is documented evidence that animals such as cats, dogs, cattle, goats, rabbits, rats, birds, fish and horses can be severely harmed or even killed when they consume the avocado leaves, bark, skin, or pit. The avocado fruit is poisonous to some birds.

The reason for this is that avocado leaves contain a toxic fatty acid derivative known as pe’rsin. The symptoms include gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, congestion, fluid accumulation around the tissues of the heart and even death. Birds also seem to be particularly sensitive to this toxic compound. Negative effects in humans seem to be primarily in allergic individuals.

Avocado has a long history of cultivation in Central and South, America. It was introduced into the Philippines in 18yo by the Spaniards through seeds coming from Mexico. However, it was only from 1902 to 1907 that avocado was introduced successfully into the Philippines by the Americans.

According to a report from the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the country had a total area of 4,753 hectares planted with avocado from 1990-1997. The Average annual production was estimated at 45,864 tons.

Leading producing regions of the country are the Cagayan Valley, Central Visayas and Southern Tagalog, while the leading producing provinces are Bohol, located in Central Visayas and Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Cagayan which are located in the Cagayan Valley.

The FAO report said most regions of the country, however, have low productivity since avocado is grown mostly as a backyard tree or as a component of a mixed orchard with little or no- care at all.

“Avocado has a bright potential for development in the country,” says Rachel C. Sotto in a position paper published by FAO. For one, avocado can be grown anywhere in the country. “This is due to the introduction of several varieties belonging to the three different avocado races, giving the crop a wide range of soil and climatic adaptability,” she writes.

For another, the avocado has a long fruiting season. “In the Philippines, the peak of the fruiting season is from May to September, although some trees in certain localities fruit from January to March.”

Sotto is batting for the growing of avocado in the country because the fruit has a big potential for generating dollar revenues for the country. In the United States, avocado is sold at a very high price. Although avocado is listed as a fruit in the Philippines, it is considered a vegetable in the US.

“Avocados are often put on hamburgers and ham sandwiches,” reports the Philippine News Agency. “They are also used on carne asada tacos. In South Texas, peanut butter and avocado sandwiches are popular lunch box items, most commonly associated with Mexican-Americans. Avocados are also combined with eggs, in scrambled eggs, and in tortillas or omelettes.”

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13 Ridiculous and Dangerous Diets

I’ve always believed that moderation and a balanced lifestyle are the way to go – and if everyone followed that philosophy, there would be no need to engage in this kooky behaviour in the first place.



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Red Wine - Heart Health benefits?

 (HealthCastle.com) Does red wine protect against heart disease? Maybe. Many studies investigated the benefits of red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by ~ 30 to 50 percent. It is also suggested that alcohol such as red wine may prevent additional heart attacks if you have already suffered from one. Other studies also indicated that red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the Good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) from forming. Red wine may help prevent blood clots and reduce the blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits. Indeed, studies showed that people from the Mediterranean region who regularly drank red wine have lower risks of heart disease

What's in Red Wine that are good for heart?

Red wine is a particularly rich source of antioxidants flavonoid phenolics, so many studies to uncover a cause for red wine's effects have focused on its phenolic constituents, particularly resveratrol and the flavonoids. Resveratrol, found in grape skins and seeds, increases HDL cholesterol and prevent blood clotting. Flavonoids, on the other hand, exhibit antioxidant properties helping prevent blood clots and plaques formation in arteries.

Should I start drinking more red wine now?

The answer is No. Studies showed that alcohol drinking may increase triglycerides (another Bad blood lipids) and result in weight gain due to its empty calories. Other studies also suggested that alcohol consumption is associated with cancer risk. Read Alcohol and Cancer. The American Heart Association cautions people NOT to start drinking if they do not already drink alcohol. If you already drink alcohol, do so in moderation. AHA recommends one to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. (A drink is one 12 oz. beer, 4 oz. of wine, 1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits, or 1 oz. of 100-proof spirits.)

http://www.healthcastle.com/redwine-heart.shtml

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Why the Body Requires Minerals - Essential Nutrients

Minerals such as sodium and potassium help balance fluid levels, calcium keeps bones healthy and selenium protects the immune system.

As with vitamins, the body also requires a range of minerals in order to function properly and maintain good health. Minerals come from the earth and are nutrients which work individually and in combination with other substances to create specific reactions in the body.
Where to Source Essential Minerals

Essential minerals needed by the body to perform a variety of functions may be sourced from salt and different foods, such as vegetables. In Nutrition in Essence, Bearden (2006) highlights where essential minerals may be sourced, to include the following:
sodium - common table salt, sea salt
potassium - dark green vegetables, milk, meat
calcium/magnesium - nuts, seeds, legumes, dark green vegetables, seafood, meat
zinc - oysters, red meat, nuts, seeds, fish, whole-grains, sea salt
iodine - sea vegetables, sea salt, seafood, dairy products
selenium - Brazil nuts, seafood
chromium - brewer's yeast, liver, nuts, whole-grains
iron - eggs, fish, liver, meat, leafy green vegetables

For those who find it a real struggle to eat a health balanced diet, it is well worth discussing mineral supplements with the family doctor. A referral to a nutritionist or dietitian may then be offered, if deemed appropriate. Sufferers of certain health conditions, such as the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, are also likely to benefit from taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement, particularly in the early stages of recovery.

Mineral Health Benefits - Why the Body Requires Minerals

Just as with vitamins, the body is in need of the minerals found in foods and salts in order to function properly, making it important to ensure one is maintaining a healthy, nutritious dietary intake. In The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements, Brewer (2010) identifies health benefits associated with minerals, as follows:
sodium - passes nerve/brain cell messages, helps heart muscles contract
potassium - flushes excess sodium from body, balances fluid levels
calcium - builds strong bones, healthy teeth, reduces osteoporosis risk
magnesium - maintains healthy tissues, strong bones/teeth
zinc - boosts immune system, improves fertility
iodine - vital for producing thyroid hormones
selenium - normal cell growth, immune function
chromium - improves glucose tolerance, slimming aid
iron - essential for healthy blood cells

While the above are just some of the various ways the body uses essential minerals, there are many more healing properties associated with such nutrients. This is why nutritionists have for many years been recommending the five a day of fruits and vegetables, in order to stand the best chance of obtaining both essential minerals and vitamins required for optimum health.

As highlighted above, minerals such as calcium, selenium, potassium and iron are essential for health and may be sourced from a diet which is rich in nuts and seeds, seafood, whole-grains and leafy green vegetables. Those not obtaining sufficient nutrients through their diet, such as those at risk of osteoporosis or suffering with anorexia nervosa, may benefit from taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.
http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/why-the-body-requires-minerals---essential-nutrients



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Why the Body Requires Protein - Different Protein Sources

 The body primarily requires protein to grow and repair any parts which have been damaged; it is also essential for the heart muscles and brain.

Along with fats and carbohydrates, protein is a macro-nutrient which is an essential component to any healthy balanced diet. Protein differs from the other macro-nutrients as it is the only one which contains nitrogen atoms.
Why the Body Requires Protein

Protein is necessary for a whole range of different body functions and must be included to form a core part of dietary intake. In The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements, Brewer (2010) highlights why the body requires protein, to include the following:
Proteins play a structural role in the body.
They are vital for immune defences.
They are basic building blocks.
They help muscle growth. Bodybuilders often use protein supplements to bulk up.

Further health benefits and properties associated with protein, identified by Bearden (2006) in Nutrition in Essence, include the following:
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Different Protein Sources – Animal, Vegetable and Dairy Proteins

There are three main sources used to obtain protein, which include animal sources, vegetables sources and dairy sources. A recognised by Bearden (2006), protein sources include the following:
animal protein sources: beef, game, lamb, pork, poultry, fowl, fish, eggs
vegetable protein sources: grains, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds
dairy protein sources: cheese, milk, yogurt

Due to the fact that meat is such a rich source of protein, it is important that those following a vegetarian diet or who consume very little meat are able to gain sufficient amounts of protein required for health from alternative sources. A simple way to add extra protein to salads is to simply sprinkle some nuts or seeds, or add mixed beans.
Organic Protein Sources

While the media would like us to believe that the only way to be healthy is to follow whichever celebrity's fad diet and spend a fortune on special foods, this is simply not the case. Organic sources of protein do not have to cause one's shopping bill to sky-rocket. As identified by Bearden (2006), simple ways to include more organic protein in the diet include the following:

adding a small piece of organic meat in one dish
including organic eggs in a meal
using some organic vegetables a few times a week

Protein is an essential part of any balanced diet, and it can be sourced from animal, vegetable or dairy produce. The body requires protein for healthy growth, repair and to create antibodies
http://proteins-carb-fats.suite101.com/article.cfm/why-the-body-requires-protein---different-protein-sources

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Why the Body Requires Fibre - Different Fibre Sources

 As anyone who has suffered from episodes of constipation will know, dietary fibre is a very important part of maintaining a healthy body and remaining regular. However, these days more refined foods are being consumed than ever before, which have fibre removed during processing, making it likely that many are not getting sufficient fibre in their diet.
Health Benefits of Fibre Consumption

Unlike vitamins and minerals, fibre is not a nutrient, but a part of plant food which the body is unable to digest. In The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements, Brewer (2010) highlights key health benefits and healing properties associated with fibre, to include the following:
Aids digestion/absorption of other foods
Helps stomach, upper intestines function
Reduces rate blood sugar levels rise after meals
Encourages muscular contractions, propels digested food forwards
Absorbs water, bacteria, toxins
Bulks up faeces
Hastens stool excretion
Relieves irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) diarrhoea/constipation
Reduces flatulence
Improves cholesterol levels
Relieves some ulcerative colitis symptoms
Helps ease menopausal symptoms

In 1,001 Home Health Remedies, Browne et al. (2007) identify further health benefits related to fibre, as follows:
Reduces breast tenderness
Relieves hemorrhoid symptoms and pain
May help reduce peptic ulcers
Helps premenstrual symptoms – removes excess oestrogen
Soluble Fibre and Insoluble Fibre

There are two main forms of fibre found in plant foods, which include soluble fibre and insoluble fibre. In Nutrition in Essence, Bearden (2006) explains that while soluble fibre helps keep blood sugar levels stable, lowers cholesterol levels and makes one feel fuller, insoluble fibre keeps stools moving and reduces the build-up of toxins in the large intestine.

It is relatively easy to increase fibre intake, through simply making a few adjustments, such as the following:
Switch from white bread to wholemeal bread
Change from eating sugary cereal to muesli, All-Bran or Branflakes
Increase intake of legumes, vegetables, fruits
Snack on nuts, seeds, fruit, rather than sugary snacks
Switch to brown rice, wholemeal pasta
Avoid ready-meals as much as possible
Eat high fibre fruits for dessert

For those who regularly struggle to eat a healthy balanced diet, it may be worth considering taking a fibre supplement. Fibre supplements may be prescribed by the family doctor or purchased from either health food stores or health care pharmacies.
http://nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/why-the-body-requires-fibre---different-fibre-sources

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Could Drinking Water Before Meals Help You Lose Weight?

People who drank two glasses prior to eating dropped more pounds, study found

MONDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Close the diet books and skip the pills. The latest weight-loss trick may be as simple as gulping a couple of glasses of water before you eat.

A new study found that middle-aged and older adults who drank two cups of water before each meal consumed fewer calories and lost more weight than those who skipped drinking water.

Researchers divided two groups of overweight and obese men and women aged 55 to 75 into two groups: one group was told to follow a low-fat, low-calorie diet; the other group was told to follow the same diet and to drink two cups of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After 12 weeks, those who drank water before meals had lost 15.5 pounds, compared to 11 pounds for the non-water drinkers, a nearly 30 percent difference.

The researchers got the idea for the weight-loss program from their prior research, which found that when middle-aged and older adults drank water before meals, they ate between 75 and 90 fewer calories at the meal.

What they weren't sure about, however, was if water drinkers would compensate by eating more throughout the rest of the day, said senior study author Brenda Davy, an associate professor in the department of human nutrition, foods and exercise at Virginia Tech. But after 12 weeks of dieting, that didn't happen.

"Drinking more water is a pretty simple strategy that may be helpful to people trying to lose weight," Davy said. "We're not saying, 'Drink more water and the body fat will melt away'. But for people who are trying to lose weight and trying to follow a low-cal diet, it's something they can do as part of that."

The research was to be presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston.

One of the most vexing issues with dieting is how difficult it is to keep the weight off long-term, Davy said. After the 12 weeks were up, Davy and her colleagues have continued to follow the participants.

After one year, preliminary data shows that those who continued to drink water before meals not only kept those pounds off, but have even continued to lose a bit more -- about 1.5 pounds on average.

Yet pre-meal water chugging comes with one caveat: it may only work if you're middle-aged or older, Davy said.

Prior research has shown that in those aged 18 to 35, drinking water before the meal did not cause them to eat fewer calories at the meal, Davy said.

In older people, it takes longer for the stomach to empty, which may be why the water helps them feel fuller and less hungry, while in younger people, water begins leaving the stomach almost immediately, Davy said.

Barry Popkin, director of the University of North Carolina Nutrition Obesity Research Center, called the findings "promising." His research has shown people who drinks lots of water drink fewer sugary beverages, eat more fruits and vegetables and overall consume fewer calories throughout the day.

One culprit in the obesity epidemic is that Americans consume some 300 calories more a day in sugary beverages than they did 30 years ago, Popkin added. That includes soda, punch and fruit juices with added sugar, sports drinks and sweetened tea.

"If you drink some more water right before a meal and fill up a little bit right before, there is the potential you may reduce your food intake," Popkin said. "But what we're concerned with is encouraging people to drink water to replace all the caloric beverages we're drinking."

Another challenge to the water-before-meals weight-loss strategy is getting people to do it, said Carla Wolper, an assistant professor in the Eating Disorders Center at Columbia University and a research faculty member at the New York Obesity Research Center at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City.

"The question is, do people continue to drink the water in a non-study situation?" Wolper said. "We know there are a lot of simple things people could do to lose weight. Clinical trials have shown if people write down what they eat, they lost twice as much weight. Yet it's very hard to get people to write down what they eat. Or, if people would reduce portions just a little bit, they would lose weight. But people don't do it."

The same goes for drinking more water. Even seemingly small changes require commitment. "Changing a pattern of behavior is complicated, and requires time and energy," Wolper said.

Still, it could be worth a try, she added. "Unless people overload on water, it's harmless, inexpensive. And if over the course of the entire day, it reduces the amount of food people take in, then of course it's a good idea," Wolper said.

Dieticians often will suggest a non-caloric drink such as club soda with lemon, diet soda or tea to help resist the urge to snack after dinner, Wolper said.

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/642324.html?campaign_id=rss_topStories



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Protect Yourself Against Refined Carbohydrates

Refined carbohydrates (refined carbs) may be considered a man-made dietary hazard. Numerous chronic diseases are promoted by refined carbohydrates. These include obesity, effort angina, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and others. Incidents of excessive body fat and obesity alone is 61% among the adult population in the U.S. [1,2,3]. This unhealthy statistic is gradually spreading to other countries. In addition, many cases of morbidity and shortened lives are associated with refined carbohydrates. Therefore it is important to learn how to protect oneself against this high energy nutrient.

Dietary fibers are the key elements removed from carbohydrates to refine them. Vitamins and minerals are often lost in the refining process. It is easy to discard fibers from grains and other food products on the mistaken assumption that they have no nutritional value. This removal of fiber is a costly mistake and there is a rising support for the contention that dietary fiber is the foundation of a healthy diet.
Mechanisms by which Refined Carbohydrates Produce Chronic Diseases

Refined carbohydrates lay the foundation for chronic diseases by impairment of the body's energy management. This impairment may be reflected by an increase in body fat. Refined carbohydrates generally have high glycemic indices and they can rapidly raise the plasma glucose levels. Sustained or frequent elevations in the plasma glucose level can lead to sustained elations in the plasma levels of insulin: decrease in insulin sensitivity. and increase in insulin resistance. These changes make insulin ineffective in managing the body's energy needs. Insulin's ineffectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities becomes the prelude to various chronic diseases, ranging from obesity to type 2 diabetes.

http://weightloss.suite101.com/article.cfm/protect-yourself-against-refined-carbohydrates

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Report: Iloilo declares state of calamity due to dengue

Iloilo province is now under a state of calamity due to the killer disease dengue, even as overcrowded hospitals there advised patients to "bring your own beds."

Radio dzBB's Iloilo affiliate reported Wednesday that the provincial board approved the declaration of a state of calamity, after being briefed of its impact.

At its regular session Tuesday afternoon, the provincial board was briefed on the dengue outbreak and mitigating measures taken so far.

At least 12 dengue deaths and 1,670 cases have already been recorded in Iloilo as of Aug. 10. The 1,670 cases were 114 percent higher than the number of cases in the same period in 2009.

With the declaration of a state of calamity, the province can now use is 5-percent calamity fund to combat dengue.

On the other hand, the report said some hospitals in the province advised patients to "bring your own bed" as they were already overcrowded with dengue patients.

More than 40,000 cases of dengue have been recorded by the Department of Health in the first seven months of the year alone. This number is much higher than the 27,000 cases recorded in the same period last year. Around 328 people have already died this year because of dengue. — RSJ, GMANews.TV

Sweet Potatoes: The Anti-Aging Food

Sweet potatoes exert powerful anti-aging effects and also check the formation of wrinkles successfully. The sweet potato is actually not a member of the potato family. There are about 400 varieties of the sweet potato, some are round and shaped like potatoes, while others are long and have tapering ends.

This root vegetable has been touted as the next anti-aging solution, that fights wrinkle formation and keeps the skin soft, supple and youthful.
Sweet Potato and Anti-Aging

The sweet potato contains unique root storage proteins. These proteins exercise significant anti-aging and anti-oxidant effects. They are potent free radical scavengers that avert damage to the DNA of the cells and hence, prevent a host of diseases and also decelerate aging.

http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/sweet-potatoes-the-anti-aging-food

Health Benefits of Oats

Nutritional Benefit of Eating This Popular Cereal Grain

Although well known as a cholesterol lowering food, oats offer many other health benefits besides promoting heart health. Learn the many health benefits of oats.

Studies show that eating a daily serving of oats not only lowers total cholesterol levels, but also reduces the risk of developing heart disease. In addition to being rich in heart healthy soluble fiber, oats offer a variety of other nutrients that boost health.
Nutrients in Oats

Oats are considered a “superfood” because of the vast array of essential nutrients that are not only needed by the body but also boost overall health. Oats are a cereal grain that provides complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, fiber, and minerals such as phosphorous, iron, selenium, and calcium.
Health Benefits of Oats

In addition to promoting heart health, oats offer the following health benefits.

http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/health_benefits_of_oats

Nutritional Value of Cabbage

Health Benefits of Green and Red Cabbage

• All varieties of cabbage are high in nutritional value. In addition to having anticancer properties, cabbage is a good source of many health-boosting nutrients.
  
  
  The nutrients found in cabbage may not only help reduce the risk of cancer, but also boost immunity, fight damage caused by free radicals, promote bone health, boost heart and digestive health, and aid weight loss.
  Nutrients in Cabbage
  
  When it comes to nutritional value, cruciferous vegetables like cabbage are some of the best choices. An excellent source of vitamins C and K, cabbage is also a very good source of:
• vitamin B6
• folate
• manganese
• fiber
  
  Green and red cabbage are good sources of vitamins A, B1, and B2, calcium, potassium, tryptophan, protein, and magnesium.
   

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Banana Nutrition — Health Benefits of Bananas

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Well-known as a potassium-rich food, bananas contain many other essential nutrients that boost health. Learn the health benefits of bananas.

Unlike most other fruits, bananas are a bit high in calories (105 calories per medium banana); however, because of the many nutrients in bananas, including even moderate amounts in the diet may boost digestive and immune health, lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, and increase energy.
Nutrients in Bananas

Although known for being high in potassium (422 mg per medium banana), bananas are also a good source of other essential nutrients such as:

vitamins B6 and C, fiber, manganese, folate and magnesium

In trace amounts, bananas also contain: copper, calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin E, and selenium. Bananas contain fructoogliosaccharides (FOS) which act as food for the “good bacteria” or a prebiotic in the digestive system. Studies show bananas contain the most of this health-boosting prebiotic.
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Health Benefits of Strawberries

Rich in fiber, essential nutrients, and antioxidants, strawberries are a fat-free and low-calorie food that offers many health benefits.

Packed with nutrients, strawberries are one of the most nutritious fruits available year-round. Juicy and delicious, strawberries are packed with many essential nutrients and antioxidants that can boost health by reducing inflammation in the body, boosting immunity and heart health, and help the body fight against certain diseases.
Strawberry Nutrition

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, with one cup (halves) providing 149% DV of vitamin C; more vitamin C than one orange. Containing 29% DV of manganese, strawberries are also an excellent source of this essential mineral. In addition, strawberries are a very good source of fiber and iodine, and a good source of:
vitamins B2, B5, B6, and K

• folate
• potassium
• magnesium
• copper
• phosphorus
• omega-3 fatty acids

Strawberries also contain trace amounts of vitamin E, iron, zinc, and selenium.

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Food Facts

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Raspberry Nutrition Facts and the Health Benefits of Raspberries
The raspberry is small and delicate, but packed with essential nutrients that improve overall health. Very low in calories, raspberries are a low-calorie, low-fat snack rich in a variety of nutrients that boost digestion and immunity, protect the body against certain illnesses, and aid weight loss.
Raspberry Nutrition Facts

With eight grams of fiber per cup, raspberries are one of the best food sources of fiber available. In addition to being an excellent source of soluble fiber, raspberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. Raspberries are also a good source of:
folate
vitamins B2 and B3
potassium
magnesium
omega-3 fatty acids
copper
iron

Raspberries also contain trace amounts of vitamins A and E, calcium, and phosphorus.

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High Quality Is Good For Your Health

 Keep regular hours. Going to bed and getting up at roughly the same time every day will programme your body to sleep better. Choose a time when you are most likely to feel sleepy.

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Vitamins for Hemorrhoids

Learn about which vitamins can help with hemorrhoids. These vitamins include vitamin C, along with flavonoids, as well as zinc.
Hemorrhoids are veins in the lower section of the rectum that become inflamed and often are quite painful. There are many different treatment options for hemorrhoids, as well as simple ways to help prevent them. One of these methods is the use of vitamins and minerals, by either adding foods rich in them to the diet, or taking them in supplemental form. These include vitamin C and flavonoids, as well as zinc.
Vitamin C and Flavonoids for Hemorrhoids

Vitamin C helps to reduce swollen hemorrhoids and can sometimes help to reduce their size. Vitamin C can also help to effectively prevent future hemorrhoids, and improve some of the symptoms that are associated with them. Vitamin C can be taken in supplemental form, but is also easy to increase through diet. Some foods that are especially high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, pineapple, peppers, rhubarb, strawberries, tomatoes, berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cranberries and kiwi fruit.

Flavonoids are strong antioxidants that actually work to enhance vitamin C and its ability to both improve blood vessel function and protect it. This can actually work to help with hemorrhoids. Some flavonoids that are particularly beneficial for hemorrhoids include naringin, rutin, quercetin, hesperidin and diosmin. Flavonoids are often found in supplements, along with vitamin C, but can also easily be added to the diet. Some foods that are high in the flavonoids that can help with hemorrhoids include grapes, citrus fruits, apples, beans, cherries, onions, kale, red pepper, tomatoes, buckwheat, celery, black tea, berries and green tea.


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Vitamin E and Your Health

Vitamin E is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory found in many foods and available as supplements to promote optimal health.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and is a natural component in many of the foods that you eat, such as nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals and soybeans. Vitamin E is beneficial for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to reduce free radicals and to increase the immune system. Taking vitamin E is not a substitute for medical treatment; consult with your health care provider to discuss any potential risks.

Vitamin E contains a collective group of fat-soluble compounds, all with distinctive antioxidant properties. According to the National Institutes of Health, vitamin E exists naturally in eight chemical forms; alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocopheraol and alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocotrienol. Alpha-tocophrol is the only form recognized as meeting human requirements, says the National Institutes of Health, or NIH.
How is Vitamin E Important?

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that destroys free radicals, which are harmful compounds in your body that damage deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, which is important genetic material, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In addition, vitamin E plays a role in the formation of blood cells and helps the body to use vitamin K, which aids in your body’s ability to clot blood. (Reference 2)


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Vitamin Overdose and Symptoms (Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K)

Multi-vitamin supplements increase the risk of overdose when taken in addition to single doses of vitamins A, B, C D, E or K. Vitamin pill dosages vary.

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Vitamin E Supplements - Health Benefits, Dose and Side-Effects

Health benefits of vitamin E supplements include enhanced immune system, blood-thinning, anti-inflammatory properties and improved glucose balance.

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Why Beetroot Juice Lowers Blood Pressure

What is it about the chemical composition of beetroot juice which brings so many health benefits

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What's so Bad about Trans Fats? Why to Avoid Hydrogenated Oils

Like so many health concerns, it takes a while for unhealthy additives, foods, and food practices to come to light. Here's why trans fats should be avoided.
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White Beans Make a Heart Healthy Meal

White beans are full of fiber, protein and have zero cholesterol. Not only are the beans invaluable in nutrition but they can make tasty dishes.
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Obama's Health Care Plan Summary: H.R. 3590

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H.R. 3590 is called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The bill was sponsored by Congressman Charles Rangel from New York. Congress passed the bill into law on December 24, 2009.

Many Americans held strong opinions about the bill as it was being debated. Now that the bill has passed, and is available for viewing on the Library of Congress' website, Thomas.gov, it is important to know what the law does and does not say. This article addresses Title I, Subtitle D, Parts III- V, of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009. Subtitles A and B may be viewed here. Title I, Subtitle C, Parts I- II may be viewed here and Title 1, Subtitle D, Parts I-II, here.

H.R. 3590, Title I, Subtitle D, Part III of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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You and Your Family Can Benefit From a Diet Rich in Raw Foods.

Good health for the whole family made easy. The raw food movement is favored by celebrities and health nuts, and can be fun and quick for you and your kids
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The Worlds Strongest Little Man Ever

Among the hundreds of billions of men who have lived on the planet, picking out the strongest man who ever lived is not exactly a piece of cake.
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Breastfeeding Tips: How to Ensure Proper Latch-on

 A good latch-on is a key to successful breastfeeding. Get facts, tips on the mechanics of breastfeeding, signs of problems, and what to do about them.
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Health Benefits of Lemon Grass

Be it ever so humble, there is no grass like a lemon grass. A very useful medicinal plant and a tasty food flavoring.
Lemon grass or the local tanglad (scientific name: Cymbopogon ciatrus) is one of those wondrous herbs that one can always associate with Asian cooking Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese homegrown meal enthusiasts always have this tropical grass at hand for its aromatic citrus flavor with a trace of ginger. Few people know that its other popular name is citronella - the common scent you usually find in candles, perfumes and soaps.

Citronella is known for its calming effect that relieves insomnia or stress. It is also considered as a mild insect repellant. But more than scent, tanglad or lemon grass provides a lot of health benefits. Studies have shown that the lemon grass has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Mixed with pepper, it's a home therapy for menstrual troubles and nausea. Drank as tea, it is an effective diuretic. When it comes to pets, citronella is used to neutralize excessive barking of dogs. Since dogs hate citronella, it is sprayed to dogs to prevent them from barking or just to lessen the behavior.

The Lemon grass is a good cleanser that helps to detoxify the Liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract. It cuts down uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion, blood circulation, and lactation; it also alleviates indigestion and gastroenteritis. It is said that lemongrass also helps improve the skin by reducing acne and pimples and acts as a muscle and tissue toner. Also, it can reduce blood pressure. Just make a concoction by boiling some lemon grass leaves, let it cool for a while and drink the liquid.

The leaves and base of this tender perennial are used as a food flavoring, particularly in fish and poultry dishes, and its essential oils are used medicinally. Its distinctive flavor balances hot chillies and contributes to the elaborate, multi-layered flavors of many dishes in South East Asian cuisine.

As the long, thin, grey-green leaves are tough and fibrous, the outside leaves and the tips are usually chopped very finely or discarded from the dish before it is served. The base is often ground. Citral, an essential oil also found in lemon peel, is the constituent responsible for its taste and aroma.

Lemon grass, also known as Sweet Rush and sometimes called Fever Grass in the Caribbean, can be used as a remedy for ague, fevers, and colds.

Filipino ingenuity has produced a commercial beverage made from lemon grass. A concentrate composed of lemon grass juice and muscovado sugar bottled in attractive design.

A recent study by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the department of Science and technology ( DOST ) claims that every 100g of edible tanglad when boiled can contain up to 24.205 micrograms of beta-carotene the anti-oxidant that scientists believe can help prevent cancer. Another DOST study shows that lemon grass oil has the potential as a tropical eye medication against keratomycosis, an inflammation of cornea often associated with burning or blurring of vision.

About the author: Manolito Montala is a webmaster and one of his interests is collecting local medicinal plants information which can be found in Filipino Herbs Healing Wonders.
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Health Benefits of Physical Fitness

Jogging

Regular activity has a number of proven, positive health effects, especially on heart health. Vigorous exercise strengthens the heart as a pump, making it a larger, more efficient muscle. Even moderate activity can boost HDL ('good') cholesterol, aid the circulatory system, and lower blood pressure and blood fats. All these effects translate into reduced risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.  


Exercise can also offer other benefits, including strengthened muscles, increased flexibility, and stronger bones, which can help ward off the bone-thinning condition called osteoporosis.

Regular activity also promises mental-health benefits, like relieving stress and anxiety. It can help you sleep better and renew your energy. If exercise could be bottled, it would be a best-selling potion at the local pharmacy.

Activity is for Everyone
Virtually everyone can get health benefits from activity. But every few years, surveys confirm the well-known fact that most people aren't active enough. Unfortunately, we pay for it. The American Heart Association attributes about 250,000 deaths a year in the US - about 12 percent of total deaths - to lack of regular physical activity.

The reasons for inactivity aren't hard to figure out. Most of us have jobs where we sit most of the time, so chances are limited to be physically active at work. We also rely heavily on modern, labor-saving devices - cars, appliances, and power tools - to spare us manual effort.

But there's another reason why many people, especially the overweight, avoid activity. Check out the firm, supple bodies shown exercising on television or on magazine covers. They give the impression that exercise is sweaty, strenuous work best reserved for the young, super-fit, and athletic. But the latest research is proving that picture false: Benefits can be gained even from low-intensity activity, like gardening.

Activity and Weight Management

If you burn more calories than you consume, then you'll shed pounds. For every extra 3,500 calories you spend, you'll drop one pound. Do strenuous exercise, and you'll burn calories in a hurry. And you can burn the same number of calories with gentler activity: You just have to do it longer and/or more often.

If you're not familiar with the number of calories burned during exercise, you may be discouraged when you first learn about it. For instance, if you weigh 150 pounds and go on a brisk, 1-mile walk for 20 minutes, you'll expend about 100 calories, considerably short of the 3,500 calories needed to drop a pound.

But such efforts add up. If you expend an extra 300 calories a day through activity and reduce your dietary intake another 200 calories, then by the end of a week, you'll have a calorie deficit of 3,500, comparable to a one-pound weight loss. This is precisely the kind of gradual success that experts recommend for long-term weight management.

Exercise also has other body-slimming effects. It builds muscle and displaces fat. A given volume of muscle weighs more than the same bulk of fat. So your bathroom scale may not record dramatic changes, but your clothes will be looser, and you'll have a trimmer body shape.

Because exercise builds muscle, it may also help counter a problem caused by dieting. When you reduce calories, your body metabolism may slack off and burn calories more slowly. This makes further weight loss more difficult. But some research suggests regular activity helps correct this slowdown and makes it easier to keep shedding pounds.

How Activity Affects Calorie Needs
The more active you are, the more calories you'll burn, which can help with weight loss. And exercise also promotes fat loss and builds muscle. This, in turn, increases your body's metabolic rate, the rate at which you burn calories, even after you've finished exercising.

Weight loss by reducing your calorie intake without activity can have just the opposite effect: It can cause your body to break down muscle, which ultimately lowers your metabolic rate and makes losing weight even harder.

The problem of reducing your calorie intake without exercise is compounded when people go off their diets. Because they've lost muscle, they tend to regain their weight quickly and then some.

A better approach is to increase activity, which builds muscle, at the same time that you're cutting back on excess calories from food. Physical activity can also reduce stress and regulate your appetite, making it easier to curb the urge to overeat.

The amount of energy needed for any activity, whether it's raking leaves or playing a computer game, depends on three factors: your muscle mass, your body weight, and the activity itself. The larger the muscle mass and heavier the body part being moved, the more calories you use. The duration, frequency, and intensity of exercise also count.

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Exercise

Exercise Can Help Keep Off Pounds

Exercise and good nutrition work together to keep you healthy. Regular physical activity helps control your appetite and burns off calories to help lose extra pounds or maintain a healthy weight.

You need to burn off 3,500 calories more than you take in to lose one pound. If you want to lose weight, regular physical activity can help you in either of two ways.

First you can eat your normal amount of calories but be more active. For example a 200 pound person can keep eating the same amount of calories but decide to walk 1½ miles briskly every day. This will result in a weight loss of about 14 pounds in one year. Or second, the person could take the same brisk walk AND reduce the calories eaten every day by 250 calories and lose an extra 26 pounds in the year.

Exercise is Key to Disease Prevention
The truth is the cost of not exercising is pretty high. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for the development of disease. The good news is that you don’t have to start running marathons to reap the benefits of disease prevention.

Regular exercise can:

• lower your blood pressure
• help you to cut down or stop smoking
• prevent diabetes or decrease the need for diabetes medication
• help you lose weight or stay at a reasonable weight
• raise your HDL (good) cholesterol
• maintain bone health
• reduce feelings of depression and anxiety
• help you sleep better
• promote a feeling of well being
• reduce risk of some kinds of cancerhttp
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