Super rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can effectively reduce blood pressure and keep clotting at bay. Aim for two servings per week, which may reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack by up to one-third.
Eating it raw, like at your local sushi bar may give you a richer source than cooking it.
For those of you that did not know, Cabbage is a great source of Vitamin A and C. So the next questions is how can I incorporate Cabbage into my daily life.
Try an Asian- inspired slaw of shredded cabbage, cashews and a lime and sesame oil- vinaigrette. When wrapped in a perforated plastic bag in the fridge, it can be stored for two weeks.
A sweeping food safety bill that was design to increase government inspection of food supply in the wake of recent deadly food borne disease outbreaks, that originally passed both the Senate and House, could be at risk of not making it into law because of a technically.
So now it must now be passed a second time. However, this time bill is running into difficulty. The Bill will not pass unless it gets the support of all Republicans which seem unlikely.
Here is a great way to enjoy your Artichokes. Try grilling them. Its easy and very good.
Prep: Snip off tough outer leaves; cut off top quarter and trim off woody stem.
Grill: Halve artichokes, scoop out the choke if necessary, then toss with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Preheat grill. Place the artichokes over direct, medium-high heat and cook, turning once or twice, until tender, about 8 minutes.
Its that easy and delicious.
The latest trend in spa treatment is to use locally grown fruits as an ingredient in the spa treatment.
The Ojai Valley Inn and other spas across the country are cashing in on the craze for locally grown fruits and herbs by integrating them into skin treatments and massage therapies.
Customers say they like knowing they’re supporting small, local farms and appreciate the freshness of the items used. Spa managers say guests are increasingly opting for such luxuries.
In a surprising new release, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Health in the United Kingdom, stated, that based on their studies, they believe that there is currently no strong evidence that organics food bring nutrition related health benefits.
They also review prior studies and found that most studies focus on short term effects of organic eating – mainly antioxidant activity to the body – and didn’t focus on the long term health outcomes.
While questions remain as to whether organic foods have any extra nutritional value, people buy organic for a number of other reasons as well.
Organic foods are made without the use of conventional pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, antibiotics or hormones — which could potentially reap benefits for people’s health and the environment.
The Environmental Working Group has released its list of 12 foods most likely to have high pesticides resides. Since 1995 the group has taken government data and identified which types of produces has the most chemicals.
What this means to you and I is that these are the foods that we should seek out organics foods to avoid all the pesticides.
This year list in order from highest to lowest pesticides resides is:
1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples - We recommend peeling a fruit or vegetable like apples to strips away many of their beneficial nutrients.
5. Blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Bell peppers - Safer alternatives include green peas, broccoli, and cabbage.
8. Spinach – One of the most contaminated green leafy vegetable.
9. Kale
10. Cherries
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes – Imported grapes run a much greater risk of contamination than those grown domestically. No amount of washing or peeling will eliminate contamination because of the grape’s thin skin.
It just goes to show you that what many think are perfectly healthy for you may not be the case do to how they are grown and the pesticides sprayed on them to bring them to the market place.
The National Academy of Science is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to set national standards for salt added to foods.
Salt intake has been associated with increased risk of hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
The Health and Human Services recommends that adults limit their daily salt intake to 2,300 milligrams: about 1 teaspoon. If you are over 40, are African-American or have high blood pressure, you shouldn’t have more than 1,500 mg a day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 70 percent of adults fall into one or more of these three categories.
The average American consumes far more, however, eating about 3,900 milligrams of sodium a day. In a study last month from Stanford University, researchers found that reducing the country’s salt intake by 9.5 percent could reduce nearly half a million strokes and heart attacks and save more than $32 billion in medical costs over the lifetime of adults.
Until standards are set to encourage the reduction of salt intake, it would be a good idea for every one to salt limiting salt intake on their own.
Here are five things that you should eat everyday that are also not expensive:
1. Nuts.
Nuts like almonds, cashew and walnuts are high in fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay.
2. Greens
Greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and Vitanim C that can lower your risk of cancer. They can also have prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.
3. Yogurt.
Yogurt helps your digestive system.
4. Onions.
Onions help reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of stomach cancer. The stronger the onion the greater the benefit.
5. Whole Grains.
Whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats can help flatten your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.
