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Beneficial foods
blu3ree
Veteran
Some foods i saw that reduce radiation are cabbage and broccoli.
Anyone have any unique plant foods that have some modern day health benefits?
Anyone have any unique plant foods that have some modern day health benefits?
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http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2110890,00.html
One of my favorite breakfasts is quinoa with some berries, honey and chia seeds. SO yummy. But makes me sad, the cost to bring it to my home.
Water. Remember water.
Real musli, not sugared junk.
Oatmeal aka porridge.
Red and wild rice.
Fruit and veg - oh yeah . . . I like to cook with fruit. Bananas to sweeten. Prunes instead of sun ripened tomatoes. Are chillies a fruit? Yeah . . . let's have a curry . . .
Did I mention water? Nuts! (as the Actress said to the bishop)
Cress is one of the very low-calorie green leafy vegetables (only 11 calories per 100 g raw leaves) and contains negligible amounts of fats. Being an antioxidant rich, fewer calories and low-fat vegetable it is often recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.
Cress leaves and stem contains gluconasturtiin, a glucosinolate compound that gives the peppery flavor. Research studies suggest that the hydrolysis product of gluconasturtiin, 2-phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), is believed to be cancer preventing by inhibition of phase I enzymes (mono-oxygenases and cytochrome P450s).
Fresh cress has more concentration of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) than some of the fruits and vegetables. 100 g of leaves provide 47 mg or 72% of RDA of vitamin C. As an anti-oxidant, vitamin C helps to quench free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) through its reduction potential properties. Lab studies suggest that regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C help maintain normal connective tissue, prevent iron deficiency, and also help the body develop resistance against infectious agents by boosting immunity.
It is one of the excellent vegetable sources for vitamin-K; 100 g provides over 200% of daily recommended intake. Vitamin K has potential role bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity. Adequate vitamin-K levels in the diet help limiting neuronal damage in the brain; thus, has established role in the treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Cress is also an excellent source of vitamin-A, and flavonoids anti-oxidants like ß carotene, lutein and zea-xanthin.
It is also rich in B-complex group of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), thiamin and pantothenic acid that are essential for optimum cellular metabolic functions.
Further, it is also rich source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure by countering effects of sodium. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Calcium is required as bone/teeth mineral and in the regulation of heart and skeletal muscle activity.
Regular inclusion of cress in the diet is found to prevent osteoporosis, anemia, and vitamin A deficiency and believed to protect from cardiovascular diseases and colon and prostate cancers.
Blueberries are very low in calories. 100 g fresh berries provide only 57 calories. However, they possess notable health benefiting plant-nutrients such as soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely towards optimum health and wellness.
Blueberries are among the highest anti-oxidant value fruits. The ORAC value of 100 g fresh blueberry is 5562 TE (Trolex equivalents). Their antioxidant value largely derived from poly-phenolic anthocyanidin compounds such as chlorogenic acid, tannins, myricetin, quercetin and kaempferol.
In addition, these berries have other flavonoid anti-oxidants such as carotene-β, lutein and zea-xanthin.
Altogether, the phyto-chemical compounds in the blueberry help rid off harmful oxygen-derived free radicals from the body, and thereby, protect the human body against cancers, aging, degenerative diseases, and infections.
Further, research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood-glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus condition.
Fresh berries contain a small amount of vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E. Altogether these vitamins work as potent anti-oxidants, which help limit free radical mediated injury to the body.
The berries also contain a small amount of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates and pantothenic acid. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid. These vitamins are acting as co-factors help the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Furthermore, they contain a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, iron and zinc. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required for the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause symptoms of mania and psychosis, fatigue, memory impairment, irritability, depression and personality changes.In infants symptoms include irritability, failure to thrive, apathy, anorexia, and developmental regression. (copy pasted from wikipedia) some diseases it leads to are anemia and alzheimers.
Methylcobalomin b12 in the pill form is the most highly available to us. Cyanocobalomin is a form of cyanide and doesnt get easily digested. It said in the wikipedia "alot of people can be deficient in b12 even though they take alot o b12". Only so much b12 can be absorbed in the system at once the rest will be excreted through the urine. So taking huge amount all at once isnt very beneficial especially if its not the methylcobalomin form.
OK I suggested curry . . .
how about herbs basil, oregano, sage, thyme and tomato saucy, with virgin (if you will pardon the expression) olive oil and some brown pasta - like mama used to make (not necessarily your mama but hey . . ) with cheese and - apologies to veggies and cheers from the lobsterians - sardines . . . and apologies to the vinyasa followers, garlic again . . .
Gonna try some new ways to get watercress into the body.
HEALTH is "measured by the numbers" -- BP numbers, cholesterol numbers, pulse rate numbers, triglycerides, etc etc. If your numbers are out of wack, more than likely your diet is out of wack and needs adjustment.
But even that adjustment may not 'cure' what is wrong if it is a disease like diabetes, hypothyroidism, food allergies, etc. Diet doesn't cure you when you adjust it, but the symptoms may be controlled and even disappear.
Those numbers on the scale have very little to do with actual "health". That belief is a trap too many people fall into .... there are no specific 'magic' foods for weight loss - or health.
I don't think anyone here is looking for a magic food to be healthy or loose weight. But overall, plant foods are a "magic" food in a way. Not that they do anything magical, just that the effects they have on us when we eat more of them can seem magical. In truth, it is just our bodies responding to an ideal diet. But what constitutes a truly balanced diet, and what we are told is a balanced diet, aren't really even close. Most people base a healthy, balanced diet on the USDA recommendations and while they have improved over the food pyramid they still aren't really on base. People should be getting a lot more veggies. If you are eating a good amount of them, you don't need to come anywhere close to the "2000 calories a day" that is recommended. Most people don't need that much. It's just that for them to come close to getting enough nutrients because of their diet, that is the amount that comes closest when looking at the standard diet.
What is a standard diet anymore? Especially with all the people eating fast foods 2000 calories of mcdees is mcbad.
They have various healing properties. Google is your friend.
Tomatoes increase their benefits by cooking. Yum.
They have various healing properties. Google is your friend.
Tomatoes increase their benefits by cooking. Yum.
Id google it myself but i have a 1st or 2nd gen iphone. Which is super slow, but i guess i dont have a choice!
I never knew that about tomatoes! Thanks.
companies like monsanto genetically alter crops so they produce poison so locusts will die when they eat them then we consume the gmo crops and our bodies get plagued with toxins. Not to mention the ready up roundup the sell to kill weeds after the weeds get sprayed the toxins stick around in the soil for plants to absorb. the producers arnt required to label gmos even though obama promised this in 2007.
Sigh... Sorry these things get me all worked up.
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=/#/watch?v=zqaaB6NE1TI
Obamas empty promise to label gmos.
Sugar doesn't kill us, or even harm us, IF it's eaten in light - moderate amounts. Starches, alcohol, meats, fats, carbs, etc., don't kill us, or even harm us, IF eaten in light -moderate amounts.
A healthy body will process these foods properly and without harm.
If there is a disease which throws off the function of processing these things/foods then diet adjustments should be made to help the body work properly. Many times medications are needed to help regardless if diet changes have been made.
People who eat/drink the most horrible "unhealthy" diet imaginable, can still be healthy over all, and live a normal life span. People who eat/drink the most "healthy" diet imaginable can still be unhealthy - and drop dead of anything much earlier than expected.
Diet (and weight) has a connection to risk factors for diseases, but not any sort of direct correlation unless the serious disease is already diagnosed and - at that point - diet recommendations are completely and habitually ignored.
It seems simple to most people here, but to many others, it is not. They honestly think that a diet full of processed food, is ok. Afterall, why wouldn't it be healthy when it says "packed with iron, calcium and vitamin D!" on a box of cereal, so we feed it to our kids every day. Does it make sense? No. But how many do you know who do it? I'd guess about 50% or more of parents I know do this every day. "But she won't EAT anything except froot loops!" Oh, she will, I guarantee it. But not as long as all you give her is froot loops.
Edit: I will also argue that a pound of kale is leagues better for you as a food than a pound of Mcdonald's french fries. Of course, if you eat a pound of fries one day a year, no, it's not going to have lasting health effects. But if we're honest we know that the person who eats a pound of french fries in a sitting is generally unlikely to eat a pound of kale at another point, and will instead feed themselves the fries over and over again because the fries are engineered for us to crave them. A pound of fries is no more likely to give you diabetes than a pound of kale is to cure cancer. It's a big picture, of course it is. But when you look at the biography of the people eating those 2 items, you're likely to see a pattern.
But the state of mind in which one eats is at least as important as what one eats. And an anxious obsession with what one sticks in ones gob is not condusive to well being.
Whatever we eat, animal or vegetable, has died for us. Eat gratefully and mindfully.....and enjoy.
"Eat. Not too much. Mostly plants."
Steamed Swiss chard is really good, kale juice tastes like a mowed lawn...
Beetroot. If you can, get with leaves. Leaves can be steamed, stir fried and yum, plus you get a root veg . . .
Don't like salad? Tsk tsk . . . learn to add cheese, dressing, olives, croutons, eggs etc.
You can live on salad. If the Buddha was a salad, that would be a nourishing visualisation . .
The body of Buddha (for you Eucharist munchers)
I make my dressing with olive oil, a herb salt and cider vinegar and any herbs I have growing or available. I say yum. Yab yum.
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Overall, I think most people would benefit from eating more veggies raw. One of my most favorite things is to walk out to the garden in the morning and pick a fresh pea pod and eat it. Carrots too, though I rinse most of the dirt off first.
We tend to overcook our veggies, most people boil them and that tends to destroy a lot of the proteins and nutritional value. Steaming them briefly is best. I eat at least 2 steamed artichokes a week, and if I could get them easier I'd eat them daily!
I was aware before that cooking veggies does destroy a lot of the good content, but I cannot turn down a Sunday roast that's for sure. I haven't eaten one in a few years though