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- Heart Diseases and Foods
Coronary heart disease is the most common of all heart diseases. It is characterized by blockage in the coronary arteries that result in reduction of blood flows to the heart muscle, depriving it of vital oxygen. The clogging of coronary artery, known as arteriosclerosis, begins with fatty streaks in and under the layer of cells, [...]
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:51:05 +0000 - Terrific Tomatoes
4 Servings 4 tomatoes, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 Tbs chopped parsley 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper Healthy RecipesShare This
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:33:16 +0000 - Free Radicals
Free radicals are oxygen-containing chemicals that have an impaired electron. The impaired electron makes free radicals highly reactive to DNA, proteins, membranes, and other cell machineries, resulting in oxidative damages including DNA mutations, protein dysfunction, and destruction of membrane and other cell structures. These oxidative damages promote aging and increase the risk of age-related diseases such as [...]
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:24:55 +0000 - Benefits of Garlic
Scientific Name: Allium sativum Biological Background: This bulbous plant is closely related to onions, leeks, chives and is a member of Allium vegetables. Garlic is native to Central Asia, and has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. Nutritional Information: Due to its use as a spice, garlic provides insignificant amount of nutrients. Healthy FoodShare This
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:01:40 +0000 - Preventing Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are rock-hard accumulation of crystal deposits, usually composed of calcium and oxalates that can grow and obstruct the flow of urine through the kidneys. About a million Americans are hospitalized every year for treatment of kidney stones. Men are three times as susceptible to kidney stones as women. Once you have kidney stones, [...]
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:45:23 +0000 - Eggplant Recipes
Baked Eggplant 4 Servings Preheat oven to 350o 1 eggplant, sliced into -inch slices 1 egg, beaten 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thinly 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Healthy RecipesShare This
Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:08:12 +0000 - Choose Red or Black Colored Grapes
Grapes Scientific Name: Vitus spp. Biological Background: Grape is a pulpy, smooth-skinned berry, growing in clusters on vines. Grape was domesticated before 5,000 B.C. and is one of the oldest cultivated fruits. Nutritional Information: Ten seedless grapes (50 g) provide 35 calories, 0.3 g protein, 8.9 g carbohydrate, 1.0 g fiber, 105 mg potassium, 5.4 mg vitamin C, [...]
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:44:16 +0000 - Compulsive Overeating Disorder
Compulsive overeating or binge eating is a common eating disorder in which people eat and eat, even after they are completely full. Compulsive overeaters often feel “out of control” with food, so much that they literally cannot stop eating. This problem is different from bulimia nervosa (where people binge, but then try “purge” food out [...]
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:56:15 +0000 - Isoflavones
Isoflavone is a class of non-nutrient plant substances with potential anticancer effects. Isoflavones occur in relatively high concentrations in soy products. The content varies with the variety, time of harvest, and geographic location. Isoflavones belong to the general class of flavonoids; they possess complex ring structures with oxygen atoms attached. Genistein and daizein are two [...]
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:08:08 +0000 - Carrots Recipes
Carrot Salad 4 Servings 1 lb large carrots, scraped and cut in quarters lengthwise 1 pinch each, salt and sugar 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 tsp each ground cumin and parsley wine vinegar, salt, and hot red pepper to taste a few coriander seed Cook the carrots with salt, sugar, and garlic for 15 minutes. Drain and cover with vinegar, a little more [...]
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:51:34 +0000 - Stroke Prevention
Disruption of blood flow to the brain is known as stroke (or cerebrovascular accident - CVA) - a disorder that occurs in two basic forms: clot strokes and bleeding stroke, both potentially life threatening. About 80 percent of stokes among Americans are due to clot stroke - clots in blood vessels blocking the oxygen-rich blood [...]
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:54:38 +0000 - Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Biological Background: Olive oil is extracted from ground olives (Olea europaea). Nutritional Info: A tablespoon of olive oil contains 14 g of fat (mainly monounsaturated oleic acid), equivalent to 120calories. Pharmacological Activity: Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid, and phytochemicals oleurpein and hydrooxylorosol, potent anti oxidants. Olive oil can lower blood levels [...]
Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:33:37 +0000 - Aging and Foods
Aging is the progressive decline over time in physiological functions, including reflexes, vision, hearing, short-term memory and learning, physical strength and endurance, digestion, cardiovascular function and immunity. Two well-supported theories have been proposed to explain the biological cause of aging. Based on recent scientific findings, a revolutionary theory called free radical theory of aging has been [...]
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:12:25 +0000 - Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
4 Servings 2 medium carrots, cut into slices 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch slices 1/2 cup onion 2 cups of water 2 cups of tomato juice 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp oregano 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 Tbs olive oil Healthy RecipesShare This
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:02:09 +0000 - Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals refer to a very broad class of substances derived from plants that have a beneficial effect on health. Many new studies have indicated consumption of phytochemicals through eating whole plant foods is a major factor to prevent many chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Current study on phytochemicals is focused on the following groups: Carotenoids. This [...]
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