Garlic Brussels Sprouts 

Christmas Time And The Vegetables That Come With It   

by Louise Fisher

Brussel sprouts are featured on most every table come Christmas time. They are a traditional winter vegetable, and one that is proven to be very popular. Or at least that is when you learn that last Christmas the United Kingdom got through a whopping 750 million brussel sprouts, chewing on the green things from Christmas to Boxing Day. 9,762 brussel sprouts were bought by the people of the United Kingdom, specifically for the enjoyment on Christmas day.

The biggest reason for the popularity boost with the green little ball of Christmas dinners? New and improved cooking methods. Many children were subject to soggy and boiled-out brussels, left with little taste and even less texture. But now, with the amazing advancements in cooking and techniques that are coming at us before we can even eat a brussel sprout, there is more than one way to cook a brussel. The traditional boil it until the green is gone is a long lost method of cooking brussel sprouts, with better methods making way and giving them a new lease of life, and a much better taste. They are still much a love it or hate it food, but they are now a lot easier to love.

Spices and flavourings added to the brussels, cooking them in different ways and giving them flavours in unique ways is the safest bet to keeping the brussel a firm favourite, alongside the turkey and the stuffing. Brussel sprouts, despite being so widely protested, have managed to remain a firm staple of the Christmas feast diet, and they are looking like they will be there for a lot longer, with all the new and improved methods available.

Not only are there now more ways to cook the sprouts, but more varieties of sprouts have been found. There is the flower sprout, which is a half-brussel sprout, half kale hybrid. This variation of the traditional Christmas veggie is something of a blessing for those who wish to have the winter vegetable at their tables, but don't want the traditional complaints that come along with them.

A new and just as wonderful variation of the brussel is the red brussel sprout. Whilst very similar to their cousins in appearance - beyond the red jacket, as opposed to the traditional green - they are a taste sensation most peculiar. These particular brussel sprouts are sweeter and milder than the green brussel sprouts, which makes them a lot more popular. They are also best steamed, as opposed to boiled. Goodbye, boiled brussels, hello tasty morsels.

The question of why we eat brussel sprouts at Christmas is one that many people wonder. However, there is a fairly simple answer to this mind boggling question. The reason we eat the brussel sprout at Christmas? It is when they are in season, when they are at their best to be eaten. That is essentially it. This super vegetable is also very frost hardy, which meant that people could grow them in their own gardens without having to worry that the winter weather would ruin them. When allotments in gardens were popular, so were brussel sprouts, since they required such little care.

Keeping the traditions of Christmas alive is something that we all try to do, when the festive season comes around. Since there are now both green and red brussels available, and they don't taste as your mother used to make, you can take the colours of the Christmas period to your table with ease. Simply serve up a wonderful helping of both the green and the red, and revel in the traditional Christmas colours painting your plate alongside the wonderfully cooked turkey and the delicious tasting stuffing that you hand prepared so lovingly and painstakingly.

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Health benefits of Mediterranean Diet 

The Mediterranian Diet - How Does It Work?   

by Dean Iggo

The Mediterranian Diet was developed because researchers noticed that people who live in the Mediterranean region live longer and have fewer heart attacks than people in other developed countries, even though they eat more fatty foods. We're talking people who eat French, Italian and Greek food. We're talking delicious food that is way more appealing than grilled chicken breasts and dry salads. And wine. They drink wine with their meals. The researchers all decided they wanted some o' dat, and tried to figure out why the Mediterranian Diet is so good for you.

What's Different About the Mediterranian Diet?

Well, for one thing, flavor. Mediterranian diet recipes are good. Eating is enjoyable, which is part of what's right about the Mediterranian diet. In the Mediterranean area, eating is social and enjoyable. People linger over a good meal with good company for hours, laughing and enjoying the food and wine.

The Mediterranian Diet is high in fiber. It is a carbohydrate-rich diet...we're talking the right carbohydrates. We're not talking about donuts and birthday cake. We're talking about whole grain breads, pastas, rice and other complex carbohydrates. Dishes like hummus and couscous and pasta primavera.

The Mediterranian Diet is surprisingly high in fat. Again, though, we're talking about the right fats. Monosaturated fat like olive oil and foods rich in omega-3 fats like fish. Mediterraneans eat very little saturated or trans fat. No shortening, margarine or lard. Not much red meat, either.

The Mediterranian Diet allows wine, especially red wine. It's been discovered (by those researchers) that red wine contains flavonoids and other phytonutrients that protect your arteries and blood vessels.

The Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid

The Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid is a bit different than the USDA food pyramid because it contains more carbohydrates and more fat. Here are the Mediterranean Diet recommendations:

- Eat lots of complex carbohydrates--breads, pasta, whole grain foods.
- Eat several servings of fruits and vegetables every day. A serving or two of legumes or nuts every day is okay, too.
- Use olive oil and other monosaturated oils (peanut or canola oil) every day.
- Low fat dairy products, like cheese and yoghurt can be eaten every day.
- Eat lots of fish. Most of your "meat" meals should have fish. You can eat fish several times a week.
- Eat smaller amounts of poultry and eggs, but you can still have them several times a week.
- You may have small amounts of sweets a few times a week.
- Eat only very small amounts of red meat, only a few times a month.
- Drink at least six glasses of water a day.
- Drink a little red wine. Most people recommend keeping it to a glass or two a day. You can drink grape juice, if you prefer.

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Oh That Old Chestnut!   

by Gary Stevens

As the winter nights are drawing in and the temperature is falling, this can only mean one thing, it is time for the chestnut season. Chestnuts start becoming in season from October in the UK, but the peak of the season hits us between November and December. In the culinary world, eating foods in season is fashionable. This is because the food will not only be at its best and ripest, but it is also readily available making it cheaper!

History of the Chestnut

The chestnut dates back to prehistoric times, whereby it is said that the nut steered a Greek Army (401-399 BC) away from bother! Yes, the legend states that this army who were retreating from Asia Minor survived because they had a large store of chestnuts available to them.

However, it was first introduced to Europe from Sardis as a 'Sardian nut', since then it has been a staple food in Europe, Turkey and eastern Asia for over a millennia.

Nutritional Value

Chestnuts have a high nutritional value. Firstly, they contain no cholesterol and very little fat. Just like the rest of the nut family, the chestnut is gluten free. Moreover it contains a variety of vitamins and minerals such as:

• Vitamin C: the chestnut is a unique nut, because of the fact that it is the only one in the family that contains Vitamin C. This vitamin is important because it is needed for the growth and repair of tissues. It is used to form a protein which makes skin, ligaments, tendons and blood vessels. This means that it can heal wounds by forming scar tissues, and maintains as well as repairs your cartilage bones. The benefits of Vitamin C doesn't stop here! It is also an antioxidant which offers protection against harmful radicals.


• Iron: is an essential mineral as it helps carry oxygen around the body.


• Calcium: has several functions. It helps strengthen bones and teeth, regulates muscle contractions and ensures blood clots normally.


• Magnesium: helps keep your blood pressure normal, heart rhythm steady and your bones nice and strong.


• Phosphorus: required for cells to function properly. It also regulates calcium for strong bones and teeth.


• Zinc: this mineral stimulates some of the enzymes in your body to help support your immune system. It also helps healthy growth development and so it is especially important during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy


• Potassium: your body requires this mineral in order to build proteins and muscles, and maintaining normal body growth

So as you can see the old chestnut is very good for you. What a great reason to get stuck in!

Ways to preserve your chestnuts

If you are collecting your own chestnuts the best time to get them is when the leaves fall. But don't lose the race between you and the squirrels. You should aim to to collect them as soon as they hit the ground before they start deteriorating on the forest floor.
When assembling your chestnuts together do not confuse them with Horse chestnuts (also known as conkers). You can tell the two apart because the sweet chestnuts pods have longer spikes on them which are more hairy in appearance.

If you are keeping the chestnuts until Christmas, make sure that first of all you vigorously check for holes and cracks in the nut. Those that you find do have cracks or holes in should be discarded. The best way to freeze your nuts is by blanching them beforehand. You are then best peeling them straight away as the skins will come off easier this way.

If you are planning to roast your chestnuts keep them hanging in a onion bag. This will allow the air to circulate around them to prevent them from going damp which will turn them mouldy.

Ideas to cook your chestnut

There are lots of things that you could do with your chestnuts. You could roast them, fry them, mill them into flour, boil them, steam them and even grill them. One particular English favourite is roasted chestnuts. These have the texture of a baked potato but with a sweet and nutty flavour.

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Why not try a chestnut and truffle chocolate cake or using it as a stuffing in meat?

In a nutshell !

It is finally that time of year again when there is a chance for you to start grabbing your chestnuts. And if you have never tried a chestnut before, maybe 2013 could be the year?

Vegetarian and gluteen-free

The Mysterious Little Round Pseudo-Grain Superfood: Quinoa   by Venkatesh N

Although we have been telling you repeatedly that most grains such as wheat and corn are the worst things in the modern western diet, Quinoa is a great alternative that is not actually a grain. It's a superfood seed that's high in complete protein (unlike other grains which are usually incomplete protein), it's gluten-free, and also has loads of other important nutrients.

Quinoa is making an appearance in grocery stores and restaurants these days, often as a substitute for rice and wheat, or in pilafs, stuffing, or as a breakfast.

What exactly is quinoa?

Quinoa, is actually an ancient favorite of the Incas and the Native South Americans of Chili, Peru and Bolivia. The Incas prized it so much it was considered a sacred seed. But quinoa was all but wiped out when the Spanish conquerors attempted to destroy all traces of quinoa, and forbid the cultivation of this seed, instead forcing the South Americans to grow corn.

Quinoa was revived in the U.S. when a couple of Americans began to grow and cultivate it, and since then it has started to catch on as a healthy alternative to grain. While quinoa is often called a grain, it is actually a seed and a member of the same family as beets, chard, and spinach. These little nutty tasting seeds are actually full of nutrition and rich in amino acids.

Nutrition of quinoa - a superstar

Quinoa is a very good low glycemic carbohydrate source, and rich with manganese, magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin E, and several B vitamins.

The protein in quinoa is superb; in fact it contains an almost perfect balance of all 8 essential amino acids needed by humans. It is also very high in the amino acids, lysine, cystine, and methionine -- amino acids that are typically low in grains. It makes an excellent complement to legumes, which are typically low in methionine and cystine.

I personally recommend quinoa over anything made with wheat and corn, because quinoa doesn't contain the detrimental anti-nutrients that wheat and corn contain. Plus quinoa is nutritionally superior to most grains in terms of protein quality as well as overall nutrient content, in addition to being gluten-free.

Ideas, recipes, and methods for cooking and eating quinoa

Cooked quinoa is excellent in casseroles and soups, stews, stir-fries, pilafs, or cold in salads. The seeds can be cooked in about 15 minutes.

Quinoa can be substituted for rice (for higher protein and fiber content) in many dishes. Try dry roasting quinoa in a pan or in the oven before cooking to give it a toasted, nuttier flavor. I often cook quinoa in free-range chicken broth for added taste.

Try a cold salad with cooked quinoa, and your favorite veggies chopped up. I like to add parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped tomatoes, some sweet onion, and chopped zucchini. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, some sea salt and pepper and viola! a tasty nutritious salad.

Quinoa can also be a great breakfast substitute for oatmeal. It can be cooked and mixed with fruit, nuts, stevia, cinnamon, etc to your tastes. Have a couple whole eggs on the side for additional protein and healthy fats and you now have a perfect nutritionally balanced fat-burning breakfast!

Quinoa seeds can be sprouted and eaten as raw, live food for snacks or in salads and sandwiches. To sprout the seeds, soak about 1/3 cup seeds in a jar for 2 to 4 hours, then drain and rinse the seeds twice a day for 2 to 4 days. When the sprouts are about 1 inch long, place them near a window which will give them a vibrant green color. Another fascinating way of using quinoa is to "pop" the seeds in a dry skillet and eat them as a dry cereal.

Baking with Quinoa - the healthier substitution

Quinoa flour is a much more nutritionally beneficial way to bake compared to typical wheat flour that's used in almost all baked goods.

I personally like to use a blend of quinoa flour, almond flour, and coconut flour to get a lower starch content and higher protein and fiber content in my baked goods (plus to make sure the recipe is gluten-free) -- this combo of 3 flours is AMAZING in banana bread, zucchini bread, or carrot cake bread or muffins, but will work with anything if you use your creativity in baking.

Quinoa and quinoa flour are not quite yet mainstream grocery store items, but usually can be found in the health food section of your grocery store or at a health food store. If you want a healthier grain alternative that's higher in protein, high in fiber, and gluten-free (as well as delicious), give quinoa a shot!

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Does your eating plan contain enough tomatoes?

Tomatoes: Cancer Fighter   

by Richard Pill

Today when people are having problems how to solve and have a cure on the big C - Cancer, scientists are trying their best to produce something out of the pocket to cure this illness. Thousands of people are dying each year but it seems that it would just continue on the succeeding years. But the question remains, can we do something about it? Medical practitioners are explaining that it is a great start to eat healthy food that can help the body to build up some nutrients for its fight against Cancer cells - one of which is tomatoes. This is not only Garmin nuvi 265w [http://www.vehiclegpsunits.net/garmin-nuvi-265w/] at stake here, but life of a person.

Solanum lycopersicum is the scientific name of Tomatoes; these belong to deadly nightshade family which means it is considered toxins to the body even in animals like cats, dogs and horses. As a member of nightshade family tomatoes were thought to be poisonous but it was indeed a non-poisonous plant at all. It was originally native from Central, South, and southern North America from Mexico to Argentina. Unlike other plants, tomato can be planted anywhere else for it does not require any kind of climate a nation may have. Many arguments exist about how to categorize tomatoes, if it is a fruit or vegetables. But here's one thing to know how. It must depend on its usage if it is in botanical terms, a tomato is a fruit, but in culinary terms, a tomato is considered a vegetable because of its use.

Tomato can be more helpful in many ways. The following are the benefits you can get from tomatoes.

* Blood purifier - it helps improve the circulation of the blood vessel; thus improving oxygenation of blood to get rid of blood toxic.
* Prevent hemorrhages - although the amount of vitamin K of tomato is uncertain which the basic key element in preventing hemorrhages but still it does help a lot in this matter.
* Skin complexion - large amount of tomato consumption can improve skin texture and color and it also provide 40% of the daily value (DV).
* Prevent heart diseases - Tomato is a natural antiseptic therefore it can help protect against infection. Nicotinic acid in tomatoes can help to reduce blood cholesterol, thus helps prevent heart diseases.
* Fight Cancer cell - One of the most well known tomato eating benefit is its' Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation.

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Drink freshly squeezed lemon juice every day

Lemon Water Benefits   

by Sally Spann

Lemon water is one of the oldest drinks ever. In fact, the majority of us have fond memories of gulping down this simple yet refreshing drink at some point in our childhoods. Even as adults, the majority of us can't get enough of the sweet and sour flavor of the beverage. Nevertheless, lemon water isn't just a thirst quencher and gives various health advantages as well. Here's a look at a few of them.

Your skin is one of the primary beneficiaries of the benefits of lemon water. It consists of flavanoids which enhance your skin health, making it glow. It may also help treat skin conditions like acne. It works by flushing the toxins out of your system, thus, preventing pimple breakouts. Nevertheless, in case you're battling from a particularly severe form of zits; solely relying on this drink will not help. Rather, you should use efficient anti acne solutions like Zenmed Derma Cleanse System to help cure the problem.

Lemon water may also boost your digestion. Drinking this beverage on a regular basis can help stimulate the bile juices of the liver, which in turn helps in the digestion process. The drink also helps in remedying other conditions like constipation. For most satisfactory results, use luke warm water to prepare the drink.

Urinary disorders may be cured with the help of lemon water too. Lime is rich in potassium- a substance which is famous to aid the removal of toxins deposited on the walls of the kidney. It can also help remove any calcium deposits in the urinary tract. Extra calcium deposits in the tract could make urinating hard. So, in case you are struggling from a urinary infection, lemon water is one of the easiest home remedies you may use to treat it.

Weight loss is yet another area where this basic drink could be of substantial help. Just a cup full of lemon water daily can help you get rid of extra pounds. Lemon is widely known to have fat burning qualities and could assist in weight loss. Supplement this with 30 minutes of moderate physical activity and you're bound to achieve extraordinary results.

Yet another benefit of this natural drink is that it helps bring down the high cholesterol levels. One major ingredient of lemon is pectin which is said to offer wondrous results in lowering cholesterol naturally.

In addition to the given advantages, drinking lemon water may deliver other merits too. It may offer respite from problems like piles, scurvy, congestion, peptic ulcers and plenty of more. In case you want to avail given advantages, it is suggested to gulp down this drink with no further delay.

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 All about processed and red meat 

Too Much Red Meat Is Carcinogenic   

by Theo Wood

I've just read a report which gives further proof that eating too much red meat is damaging to health.

The American study, involving over 500,000 people, has established that those with a high quota of red or processed meat in their diet increased the chances of early death, particularly from cancer and heart disease.

Red meat contains high amounts of saturated fat, which is linked to breast and colorectal cancer, and the research found that high temperature cooking elevated the risk of meat becoming carcinogenic.

In contrast, low meat intake is associated with a reduced risk to health, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and a diminished prospect of developing heart disease.

A potential danger which can arise from such a study is that the headline may promote a fear that red meat is a hazard to be avoided. As always it is balance which is the key factor, and an appropriate amount of red meat is still advised to feature in a healthy diet.
Red meat is actually the largest contributor of iron and zinc, and the second largest giver of omega 3. It is also a great source of protein and energy.

The recommended amount of red and processed meat is approximately 500g per week. In layman's terms, this equates to two small portions of lean beef or lamb, one small portion of pork, two servings of lean ham and one 100g portion of processed meat. Examples of the 100g portion of processed meat would be minced beef in a chilli, two sausages or a burger.

Therefore if you are currently eating too much red and processed meat, don't cut it out completely. Simply aim to reduce your intake and make sure that you include a wide variety of healthy and nutritious foods in your diet to minimise the risks of poor health.

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Learn more about cucumber 

How Can Cucumbers Help You In Your Weight Loss Plan?   

by Elizabeth King

Eat cucumbers and you'll be vigorous and slender. This vegetable is fresh and juicy, and also it is useful for your health. Hindus and Egyptians opened taste and medicinal properties of cucumber for the whole world in ancient times. But in fact, this product was imported from Greece.

Benefits of cucumber

Cucumbers are 95% of water, but this water performs special function: it helps to dissolve many poisons accumulated in the body and removes toxins. Eating fresh cucumbers or drinking their juice every day, you can achieve splitting stones effect in the gallbladder and bile ducts. Cucumber is also very useful in treating tuberculosis.

Cucumber contains very delicate fiber that has a beneficial effect on digestion, it improves peristalsis of bowels. In fact, cucumbers have low calorie. Also cucumbers include nitrogenous substances, vitamins A, P, C and B, and a lot of minerals. In fact, the diuretic effect of cucumber is very important for edema. Cucumbers contain easy digestible iodine, their consumption is very useful in treating diseases of the thyroid gland and for the prevention of these diseases.

Cucumber's diet: calorie content of a cucumber

Calorie content of a cucumber is 15 kcal per 100g, i.e. 1 kg of cucumbers has only 150 calories. Thanks to tartronic acid that prevents the conversion of carbohydrates into fat, cucumber is recommended for obesity. It is perfect for fasting days of all kinds of diets and weight loss. One of the diet emphasizes eating one fresh cucumber before each meal (without salt), and after 6:00 p.m. you can eat only cucumbers.

Medicinal properties of cucumber

1. If you don't feel well - your face is pale, nails are fragile, sad hair, dental problems - then you need help of this green doctor.

2. If you had a cold and you suffer from cough, take two orthree tablespoons of cucumber juice three times a day with honey (pinch). It has expectorant and bactericidal action.

3. Circles of fresh cucumber or a paste of this fruit can help during burns. Juicy vegetable is recommended for pregnancy and during menstruation - to remove excess fluid from body.

The mask of cucumber

Cucumber is good cosmetic. Fresh cucumber mask cleanses, tones and whitens your skin. You can prepare lotions with this product, drawing with vodka for a week and this lotion tones up your skin, making it elastic and clean, this lotion removes acnes.

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Eat Blueberries Regularly 

Blueberries For Antioxidants Health   

by Andrea Saab

Blueberries are one of the best antioxidants - a super antioxidant that can support your health, and in its natural state, is one of the best antioxidant sources. Here's key information to have you adding fresh organic blueberries into your diet for optimal health!

"Blueberries have a diverse range of micronutrients, with notably high levels (relative to respective Dietary Reference Intakes) of the essential dietary mineral manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K and dietary fiber (table). One serving provides a relatively low glycemic load score of 4 out of 100 per day." Wikipedia

Expert Views
Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman: In her article Ten Super Foods for Women, she says, "One cup of blueberries, for instance, contains more than a third of the vitamin C you need each day, plus kaempferaol, a phytochemical that can cut the risk for ovarian cancer by 40%."
Dr. Lisa Hark: Dr. Hark says, "Blueberries are not only delicious but are also rich in antioxidants." Hark recommends a 1 cup serving of blueberries a day.
Dr. Joseph Mercola: Dr. Mercola says, in reference to a Journal of Agriculturalof Food Chemistry article dated June 16, 2004 that, "Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Center(HNRCA) have ranked blueberries #1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables."
Dr. Mehmet Oz: Dr. Oz included blueberries in his smoothie recipes saying, "Blueberries contain pigments called anthocyanins that give the fruit its dark color and also boost brain function. They also help protect the brain from stress and may reduce dementia."
Dr. Andrew Weil: In Dr. Weil's Q&A Library he addresses, "I'm a big fan of all berries, including blueberries. They're delicious and pack a powerful antioxidant punch: a half cup of blueberries is equivalent to the antioxidant power of five servings of peas, carrots, apples, squash or broccoli. Anthocyanins, the pigments that make blueberries blue, are responsible for their antioxidant properties. "

And More Sources
Blueberry Council: "Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals which are unstable molecules linked to the development of a number of diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's. According to the USDA database of the antioxidant activity of selected foods (ORAC values), blueberries rank among the highest on a per serving basis. Substances in blueberries called polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins that give blueberries their blue hue, are the major contributors to the antioxidant activity of blueberries. (Prior, R.L. et al J Agric Food Chem. 1998, 46: 2686-93)"
Natural News: In his article, Find Cancer Prevention with the Power of Blueberries, Author Anthony Gucciardi says, "Blueberries contain Epicatechin, which is why they are so potent at improving liver function. While grapes, green tea, and other items also contain this ingredient, blueberries carry other beneficial ingredients that help to improve total body function. Pterostilbene, another major component of blueberries, has been found to protect against colon cancer. Colon cancer is currently a major killer, with an estimated 50,000 people per year dying from colorectal cancer."

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council: "Researchers believe that the antioxidants in blueberries work to reduce the buildup of "bad" LDL cholesterol in artery walls that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke."
USDA Human Nutrition Center: Studies conducted Studies at the USDA Human Nutrition Center have found that blueberries rank No. 1 in antioxidant activity when compared with 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants help neutralize harmful byproducts of metabolism called free radicals that can lead to cancer and other age-related diseases. Anthocyanin, the antioxidant that is thought to be responsible for this major health benefit, can also be found in blackberries, black raspberries, black currants, and red grapes.

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It is very helpful 

Garlic for Excellent Health   

by Dimas Begunoff

Well known as being a cooking spice, garlic is frequently ignored as an actual effective medicine. In reality, garlic does offer powerful medicinal uses and in recent years garlic health benefits continues to be the subject of scientific research. Along with 400 distinct compounds, garlic has been observed to be a nearly phenomenal "cure-all." It truly is helpful to fight many different conditions, from the common cold, the herpes virus, asthma, to alot more dangerous illnesses like viral pneumonia, atherosclerosis, heart conditions, certain forms of cancer, possibly even HIV.

Garlic is a organic and natural antibiotic, and in contrast to laboratory-made antibiotics, garlic is useful not only to prevent bacteria, but also viruses and fungi. Additionally, it doesn't harm the intestinal flora. It boosts the immune system's capability to overcome sickness by encouraging the killer cells or phagocytes, and fortifies the immune system entirely. It actually kills bacteria and viruses on contact, along with antibiotic resistant super-bugs such as streptococcus and staphylococcus. When compared to traditional antibiotics and various other treatments, the viruses and bacteria cannot mutate to create stronger versions of themselves against garlic! Garlic is an immutable antibiotic that a super-bug can't become resistant to.

Garlic helps the heart to remain healthy. It not only assists to reduce cholesterol and fatty build up in the arteries, but in addition reduces blood pressure levels and thins blood to help decrease the danger of clotting. A quality nutritious diet together with garlic and a sensibly minimized consumption of protein, particularly animal protein, may go a considerable ways in preventing cardiac arrest and stroke.

Garlic may also tackle the threat of malignant cells and tumorous growth from getting a foothold. It's been found to be effective in slowing and reducing prostate, breast and colon cancer. Garlic's sulfur substances evidently contain a strong impact on the liver's detoxification enzymes; it is these enzymes that the liver breaks down and disposes of toxins. Garlic thus facilitates the liver to eliminate toxic substances and hazardous chemicals from the body; this course of action can in fact keep cells from becoming cancerous.

Sticking to a smart way of life and diet with plenty of veggies and fruits, (especially, organic, to decrease toxins from pesticides) is extremely important. Avoiding alcohol, cigarette smoking, too much sugars and fats, and chemical-laden processed foods is also recommended. And, introducing garlic to your food regularly will surely do no less than help protect you against a whole host of diseases.

Eat garlic! Live healthy!

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Kale recipe 

Natural Arthritis Cure - Helps To Cure Disease Is Not Just A Pain   

by Rakesh Goyal

Arthritis is a very complex and chronic joint inflammation disease. affects approximately 48 million people in America at any time.Conventional therapy only treats the symptoms of arthritis, which is a pain, and of course, the usual treatment of pain, painkillers course which can only temporarily to help with the pain as time passes and the condition naturally enhances pain reliever required as a matter of course be stronger.

Many of these conventional pain-relieving drugs, which are often prescribed for arthritis cause serious side effects from severe abdominal pain, stomach bleeding, ulcers, liver and kidney damage as nausea and vomiting, to name but a few. Since natural arthritis medications to treat the actual infected joints, and I do not claim for one second, that natural arthritis measures can cure the disease, they can really help.

On, arthritis problems is that the debilitating nature of the disease, it often lead to more serious conditions such as being overweight or obese, which in turn often leads to diabetes, as well as heart disease, patients often become more and more depression as the disease progresses, but the simple truth is that there is no need to suffer endlessly when there is such an effective natural arthritis cures.

Natural arthritis medications

My professional opinion the best cure arthritis diet, some light exercise and a balanced combination of herbs, almost any condition can be improved to some extent only a small improvement in the diet, this is especially true when it comes to arthritis, to find some food antoxidents and phytochemicals may have a significant impact on the condition and certain foods will aggravate
arthritis. The best foods for arthritis is a food diet that is naturally high in calcium and magnesium and trace elements in combination ensures healthy bones and connecting tissue and improve overall bone matrix. this particular basic nutrients can be found in many foods, but is more concentrated than the others, such as food products:

Calcium

Low fat milk (see note below), yogurt, cottage cheese, snow peas, sardines, salmon, Peat, walnuts and almonds, most particularly the seeds of sunflower seeds, curly kale and other green leafy vegetables, darker the better, broccoli and alfalfa seeds and the seeds are a superfood on my list. Plain milk is not a great source of calcium because it has a relatively low magnesium content, and the body needs during the process to get the calcium magnesium in your bones and joints, so just no other magnesium rich foods rich in milk or natural magnesium supplement is of little benefit. Magnesium-rich foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, apricots, bananas, and you do not have to worry about it too much as long as you eat a sensible diet of fresh, you will get enough magnesium

Vitamin D

There is one requirement that they would properly metabolize calcium. The best source is sunlight, about 10 minutes a day is fine, do not worry, you do not have to live in the desert, just is anywhere in the country, a day is good. Other sources include: dairy products and fatty fish.

Trace elements are essential for everyone, but arthritis boron and manganese are important in helping the body absorb calcium properly used the best sources of boron include dark green leafy vegetables, pears, almonds, apples and very underestimated and overlooked a lot of food legumes and pulses good sources Manganese, look for ginger and oats as your arthritis foods, truth, oats and ginger are true superfoods and just perfect for everyday health.

Combine some of the above foods with a little gentle low impact exercises quality of the whole plant herbal treatments, avoid alcohol, junk food, and too much junk food or fizzy drinks and I guarantee, you will significantly improve your condition.

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Health benefit of  apple cider vinegar

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Cause Weight Loss   

by Morgan Mason

The Creation of Apple Cider Vinegar

To understand how apple vinegar is created, it is helpful to understand how all vinegar is created. Vinegar is a by product of fermentation. Fermentation is a process by which the sugars in foods (oftentimes fruits are used to make vinegar) are broken down by bacteria and yeast. During the first stage of the fermentation process, those sugars become alcohol. As the alcohol is allowed to ferment further, it eventually becomes vinegar.

Can Apple Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

The belief that this cider vinegar assists with weight loss started in the 1950s when D.C. Jarvis published this belief in his book, Folk Medicine. This weight loss fad has taken legs again recently as some companies have begun to sell the product as a dietary supplement. However, drinking apple cider vinegar does not seem to directly cause individuals to lose weight. If you take the concoction as recommended by its proponents (which is right before meals), it may result in you feeling a bit fuller faster or having a decrease in appetite. It is the reduction in the intake of calories that is causing any resulting weight loss in those who choose to drink apple cider vinegar for weight loss.

Experts Weigh In On Using Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss

Medical and nutrition experts indicate that the claim that vinegar can be used to lose weight is not supported by scientific evidence. The two schools of thought for using vinegar to lose weight are that (1) apple cider vinegar will cause reduced hunger and food cravings; or (2) it will somehow trick your metabolism into burning fat faster that it would under normal conditions without the apple cider vinegar. According to the experts, neither of these theories is accurate.

The consensus is that this product does not cause weight loss. You will be better off saving your money and just reduce your caloric intake on your own.

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